When asked why she likes to paint, Darla will immediately respond, 'Because it’s fun.'
It’s 'fun' because she has the ability to show her audience the beauty of nature, or how the subtle colors of a still life bring out the brilliance of copper against a velvet background. Darla can develop the rich reds and magentas of tender Sego Lily petals, which glow with light and deepen in shadows. When you view a commissioned painting, you understand the tastes and interests that person values. Darla captures the sensual beauty in her portraits of women; she brings life to the canvas, whilst...more
