Darlene is an artist whose work is predominately based in photography. Initially a reference source for drawing and painting, she soon began experimenting with different techniques within the medium itself. The love of photo/montage from her darkroom days drew her into digital when she was introduced to the computer as an art tool. Her affinity for old buildings and abandoned properties along with crows, ravens and blackbirds is apparent in the majority of her work. Gathering elements from her own images as well as characters from vintage photos she acquires at flea markets and antique shops, she blends them together forming new and often storytelling compositions. Darlene's work has been described as mysterious, moody, wistful, surreal and sometimes dark but always thought provoking.
Born in Atlanta, Georgia, she studied drawing and painting at The Sarah Brown School of Art before moving to Plainfield, New Jersey in 1977. An interest in photography led to a 17 year employment as the Retouch Artist for a prominent studio and provided on the job training when digital came along in the 1990's. She is currently self employed providing photographic painting, retouching and restoration to photographers and the general public as well as her personal artwork.
