2025
Artist Comments
A woman stands solemnly with her hands pressed together. She holds a red heart over her chest. The floral cutouts in the background add softness to her presence. This collage artwork reflects the uncertainty and complexity of love. The artwork comes with a black frame and is ready to hang.
About the Artist
Artist Darlene McElroy weaves textural surfaces, found objects, and rich symbolism to create a visual tapestry. "Creating a painting is like doing a puzzle; it is a matter of finding the right pieces," says Darlene. Her works delve into the imagery of man's primal origins, sins, and religious conflicts, inviting viewers to uncover multiple stories within each piece. A Southern California native with roots in a long line of New Mexico artists and musicians, Darlene's artistic vision is profoundly shaped by her Hispanic upbringing. With her three dogs by her side, Darlene works in her home studio, filled with natural light pouring in through the windows. Beyond her art, Darlene explores new techniques, writes art books, and hikes with her pets.
Words that describe this painting: woman, female, love, romance, figure, figurative, collage, script, foliage, heart, people, modern , mixed media artwork, beige
Maybe No
Darlene McElroy
Acrylic paint, grave rubbing, paper, and dimensional collage on cradled wood panel
Finished edges
Ready to hang
One-of-a-kind
Signed on back
2025
12 in. h x 12 in. w x .62 in. d
1 lbs. 0 oz.
Maybe Yes, Original Painting
By Darlene McElroy
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
A medieval knight stands at the center of the composition, his hands pressed together beneath a heart. Vintage papers, floral cut-outs, and Asian script create ...
Mixed Media
Who Loves Who, Original Painting
By Darlene McElroy
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
This mixed-media artwork features a portrait of a lady delicately holding a heart against her chest. Her dress is a tapestry of objects and patterns, making a...
Mixed Media
Elusive Love, Original Painting
By Darlene McElroy
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
The man and woman, accompanied by the multiple distinct images in this composition, convey a narrative of elusive love. Where does one find it? Do people seek...
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
She Never Totally Revealed Herself, Original Painting
By Darlene McElroy
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
This artwork portrays a woman with her eyes and body concealed by various materials. The laurel cutout, leaf-like patterns, and two-toned colors on the backgr...
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.
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By Melanie Boone
Located in Detroit, MI
This mixed media collage by Melanie Boone is a delightful and strikingly layered composition that evokes the wonder of a medieval tapestry or a troubador...
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By The Way (Original)
By Joann Côté
Located in Toronto, ON
Original - Mixed Media on Canvas Hand Signed by Joann Côté
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Something Old, Something New
By Sandi Neiman
Located in Austin, TX
Sandi Neiman (b. 1959) Title: "Something Old, Something New" Size: 36" x 24" Medium: Mixed Media on Board Markings: Signed and Titled on Back Sandi Nei...
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By Christine Graf
Located in New York, NY
Christine Graf is inspired by nature and biomorphic forms in the creation of her assemblages, approaching her work with a deep reverence for the abundance of plant and sea life and t...
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Out There
By Sandi Neiman
Located in Austin, TX
Sandi Neiman (b. 1959) Title: "Out There" Size: 24" x 18" Medium: Mixed Media on Board Markings: Signed and Titled on Back Sandi Neiman is local to the Austin, TX area and has rece...
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Recollections, Mixed Media on Canvas
By Laura Spring
Located in Yardley, PA
Thank you for looking at my artwork ! This one of a kind painting is done in acrylic and mixed media, with collage elements, bronze accents . I try my best to represent the true colo...
Mixed Media
