2022
Artist Comments
An ornate flower crown rests on a young girl's head in artist Darlene McElroy's expressionist portrait. "It is a Hispanic tradition to be offered to the church by their families when they become nuns," elaborates Darlene. A metallic golden halo gleams behind the subject with an intense radiance. Darlene plays with circular motifs in different structures of the composition.
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: woman, feminine, figurative, floral, ribbon, narrative, storytelling, colorful, halo, expressionist, Hispanic, expressionism, people, flora, mixed media artwork, beige
La Monja Coronado II
Darlene McElroy
acrylics, collage on wood
Finished black edges
Ready to hang
One-of-a-kind
Signed on back
2022
12 in. h x 12 in. w x .5 in. d
1 lbs. 0 oz.
Su Alma Mascarada, Original Painting
By Darlene McElroy
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Two faces merge into a surreal portrait. Botanical accents, organic patterns, and whimsical motifs add a vibrant and mysterious energy to the piece. Artist Da...
Mixed Media
The Possibilities of Maybe, Original Painting
By Darlene McElroy
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
A woman in ornate period clothing wears a blindfold. Vibrant ribbons twist and swirl around her, contrasting with the neutral-toned background. Her heart, pro...
Mixed Media
Here Today, Gone Tomorrow, Original Painting
By Darlene McElroy
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Artist Darlene McElroy displays a contemporary portrait of a woman with her hair flowing in the wind. Bold patterns in vibrant colors establish her dynamic silhouette. "The winds of life moved her to new places and new experiences full of secrets," reveals Darlene. The unconventional materials create a sculptural and dimensional aspect.
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: woman, feminine, figurative, stylized, narrative, storytelling, flower, wind, face, eyes, portrait, mixed media, contemporary, small, profile, people, contemporary, mixed media artwork, beige
Here Today, Gone Tomorrow
Darlene McElroy
Acrylic paint and collage on masonite...
Mixed Media
Spin, Original Painting
By Darlene McElroy
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Artist Darlene McElroy presents a portrait of a mysterious woman in a vibrant collage. Spinning tops hang ins strings depictin...
Mixed Media
Little Fires, Original Painting
By Darlene McElroy
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
A portrait of a young woman, tendrils with small fires emanating from her glowing heart. Darlene explains, "Your heart is so big that it contains many, many l...
Mixed Media
The Beauty of Finding My Waings, Original Painting
By Darlene McElroy
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Artist Darlene McElroy demonstrates a portrait of a woman in elegant royal garments. "When you finally become comfortable in your own skin and feel complete, you have earned your wings," says Darlene. "There are no longer self-imposed restrictions on yourself." Darlene employs various materials to create dimension, texture, and multiple finishes for an engaging portrait.
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: woman, portrait, feminine, people, text, mixed media...
Mixed Media
Eclipsado. Mixed media Abstract painting on Canvas
By Alec Franco
Located in Miami Beach, FL
DNA is genetic information, hidden and encrypted in body fluids. Veiled data that we load, that we do not know and that someone knows how to decipher. Such specifications characteriz...
Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Oil Pastel
Virgen - 21st Century, Contemporary, Collage, Colourful
By Fernando Alday
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
Collage on canvas “From an early age, I was known as the “searcher”. I was attracted to the spiritual side of life, its abstract qualities. My father, a dentist and antique dealer, ...
Canvas, Mixed Media
When time won't tell, Mixed Media on Wood Panel
By Veronica Dragnef
Located in Yardley, PA
Why do we always say "Only time will tell" ? I think sometimes, he Just don't wanna say it. :: Mixed Media :: Surrealism :: This piece comes with an off...
Mixed Media
La trinita #1, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
By Joseph Piccillo
Located in Yardley, PA
La Trinita #1 is a 30 x 30 inch contemporary abstract painting on museum stretched canvas. This color field painting by joseph piccillo was painted in Key West is an exploration of ...
Acrylic
Untitled. Mixed media Abstract painting on Canvas
By Alec Franco
Located in Miami Beach, FL
" The work resists framing in concepts, it overflows the contours and borders of the rational. It is through the presence of color, combined with an abstraction at times with express...
Canvas, Pastel, Acrylic
The Angel, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
By Raul Paniagua
Located in Yardley, PA
Acrylic on canvas. :: Painting :: Abstract :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Ready to Hang: Yes :: Signed: Yes :: Signature Loc...
Acrylic
