Darlene McElroyMidsummer Dream, Original Painting2016
2016
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Artist Comments
Summer has always been a dreamlike state to me. Golden and warm days spent in nature. I was trying to recreate that feeling with this abstracted realism painting dealing with hope, renewal, and peace.
About the Artist
Darlene McElroy sees creating art as similar to reading Turkish coffee grounds. A story becomes revealed as one looks at the surface, texture and color. Her works use a variety of materials ranging from acrylic paints to photo transfers and collage. She currently lives in New Mexico and has been greatly influenced by the work of Robert Rauschenberg. She encourages viewers to search for their narrative interpretation when viewing a work.
Words that describe this painting: botanical, nature, birds, bees, magic realism, floral, dreams, nature, representational, vintage, mixed media artwork, blue
Midsummer Dream
Darlene McElroy
Acrylic paint, stencils, transfers, paint skins, collage on masonite board
Finished edges
Varnished and Ready to hang
One-of-a-kind
Signed on back
2016
20 in. h x 16 in. w x .75 in. d
4 lbs. 0 oz.
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- Creation Year:2016
- Dimensions:Height: 20 in (50.8 cm)Width: 16 in (40.64 cm)Depth: 0.75 in (1.91 cm)
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- Condition:Midsummer Dream. Darlene McElroy. Acrylic paint, stencils, transfers, paint skins, collage on masonite board. Finished edges. Varnished and Ready to hang. One-of-a-kind. Signed on back.
- Gallery Location:San Francisco, CA
- Reference Number:Seller: 626601stDibs: LU92216548672
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