My love of Nature leads me to do pictures of animals and landscapes, however, I also enjoy painting women and am recently having fun trying abstract and collage renderings.
Making 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.
"1238"
"Heavenly Clouds"
"Young Bald Eagle"
"Tragopan"
"Never Wilt"
Rainbow Headdress-16 x 20 Print-$75
Oregon Coast 16 x 20 or smaller Giclee Prints - price varies
Mustang Eye-Original Pastel 8 x 10-$95
Carson City, Nevada
(775) 841-9381
email: annadarden@sbcglobal.net
Mediums: Pastels (soft) - Acrylics - Mixed Media - Collage
Training: Mainly Self-Taught - No Official Art Training
Studied with Kathy Hammill, Carson City
Studied with Judy Allen, Yerington
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 do pictures of animals and landscapes, however, I also enjoy painting women and am recently having fun trying abstract and collage renderings.
Making 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 hanging 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.