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| Darden working in her Carson City art studio |
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| ANNA LOUISE DARDEN
Abstract Expressionist Paintings and Collage
Acrylic, Mixed Media & Pastel
During Carson Valley Open Studio Art Tour 2008:
Stodick Estates Model Homes
Directions: 1382 Stodick Lane, Gardnerville
Hwy 395 – turn East on Waterloo less than one mile
Waterloo turns into Toler – see signs and flags
Throughout the year ~
contact artist directly to visit studio.
Various exhibits throughout Carson Valley, Lake Tahoe and and Brewery Art Center Gallery in Carson City
CONTACT INFORMATION
Phone: 775.841.9381
Mail Address: 1196 Claudia Circle, Carson City, NV 89701
E-mail: annadarden@sbcglobal.net
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Anna Louise Darden paints in (Soft) Pastel, Acrylic, and Mixed Media in an abstract expressionist style. She is known for her colorful and inventive collages. She briefly studied with Judy Allen of Yerington and Kathy Hammill of Carson City but is mostly self-taught through experimentation.
She also creates realistic animal and landscape paintings. Darden accepts commissions for animal portraits.
Statement of the Artist:
About 20 years ago I began painting, thanks to the coaxing, and support of my family, starting with Oils, trying Pastels and Watercolors, and Acrylics. I am currently having fun with Pastels and acrylics and mixed media work. I am trying Acrylics applied with a palette knife in an effort to develop a looser style that I like. I am constantly trying new ideas and learning from my mistakes and my successes.
My love of Nature leads me to paint pictures of animals and landscapes, however, I also enjoy painting women and am recently having fun trying abstract and collage renderings.
Creating a piece of art is always like putting some of your self into the picture and usually is enjoyable but sometimes maybe a bit of frustration also, before the work is finalized. I am continually working and learning. I believe the purpose of life is to be happy and to achieve happiness you must follow your bliss.
I am a Member of Nevada Artist Association, and the Show Committee Chairman and a member of the Tahoe Art League. I have received ribbons for many of my works in judged shows locally.
I have work on exhibit in the Brewery Arts Gallery, Carson City, Java Joes, Carson City, Western Nevada Community College, Douglas County, Fast Frame Gallery, Minden, the Caterpillar Lounge and at times in the City Cafe Bakery, Carson City. At Lake Tahoe in the Snow Flake Gallery, and Passaretti's Restaurant. |
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Gallery of Selected Artworks by Darden |
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| Young Bald Eagle - Pastel |
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| "Tragopan" in Pastel |
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| "Hide Your Hide" - Pastel |
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| "Aspens" Mixed Media |
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| "Forty Winks" ~ Pastel |
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| "All Dressed Up" ~ Mixed Media |
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| No. 7 |
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| No 8 |
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| Heavenly Clouds |
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| No. 16 |
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Darden's work is exhibited throughout the year at various exhibits and locations. Her studio is in Carson City. Please contact her at 775.841.9381 to visit her studio. Darden also accepts commissions for specific paintings and specializes in large abstract expressionist paintings and portraits of animals. |
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