Check out this video presentation on my Art Trips https://youtu.be/beDIiK72fCI

See my art at these locations:

This page has a rotating display showing my work currently on view for sale.

LEWISVILLE, TX:

The Thrive Rec Center has 1 of my works on display ("Grid 1").

DENTON, TX:

May 2 through mid-September my artwork can be seen in the lobby and hallway of the Texas Oncology Building, 2600 Scripture Street.

RICHARDSON, TX:

The Tower 2600 on Central Expressway has a hallway display. My "Candy Tuft Blooms, Ghost Ranch" watercolor is currently showing there.

What's ahead in 2024

My Art Adventures Abroad returns to Perigord Retreats in Southern France for the 3rd time 14-23 September 2024. It's always a small group, so let me know if you are interested! There are plenty of charming villages for our daily outings (and a prehistoric cave with paintings)! Registration has already begun--currently one room is available!

GHOST RANCH, NM

The 19th Ghost Ranch Workshop/ Retreat is on the books! Plan to join us Sunday, 27 October-Saturday, 2 November, 2024. Only 2 rooms remain unclaimed with registration.

Looking forward to 2025!

Following 5 days in Bruges and Brussels in Belgium 15-20 April 2025 we have the option of continuing our Art Adventure on an Avalon River Cruise to see the tulips blooming in Holland! A cabin is reserved for YOU...but they will fill very quickly for the peak of tulip season. The cruise is 20-27 April. We have an outstanding discount for our group!

Get on Darla's contact list for the first notice of future workshop/ retreats!

Some of my 2024 news!

FRISCO, TX:

The City of Frisco chose my watercolor image of "1925 Packard" to appear on one of the banners in the Rail District. There are 20 artists included from a field of 200!

In January I gave an art demo for the Paris Art Study Club, Paris, TX--how to journal with art as your travel.

In February I was the demo artist at the Visual Arts Society of Texas in Denton--using watercolor and ink.

Also in February I provided a demo at the Visual Arts of Lewisville monthly meeting using Ampersand panels and sculpting on the surface. The final piece was painted with watercolor.

At the Visual Arts Society of Texas 175-mile Juried Exhibition my weaving, "Feather Dance, Ghost Ranch" won 2nd place. Another piece, "Green with Envy", watercolor, was also included. Jim Humphries, juror.

My "Pink Hollyhocks" won 1st place for Art of the Month at the Visual Arts Society of Texas.

In March at the Richardson Civic Art Society's Spring Show at ArtReach Gallery, Lovers Lane United Methodist Church, 9200 Inwood Rd, Dallas one of my 3 works accepted, "Camelia, Giverny Garden, France" won Honorable Mention in watermedia.

In March I won Honorable Mention at the Richardson Civic Art Society's Spring Show at ArtReach Gallery, Lovers Lane United Methodist Church, 9200 Inwood Rd, Dallas. Of the 3 works included, my "Camelia, Giverny Garden, France" won Honorable Mention in watermedia.

At the Visual Arts of Lewisville June meeting, my "Flowers Flipped" was awarded 2nd place, Art of the Month.

MY NEW BOOK:

I have written and published a 28-page book, "Making an Art Journal...as You Travel. How-to Ideas with Darla Bostick". Those who accompany me on my Annual Art Adventures Abroad receive one as a gift.

Permanent Installations

See more on the Public Art tab above

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I am the Past President of Society of Watercolor Artists in Fort Worth, TX. Check out this terrific watercolor association at

https://www.swawatercolor.com

Each image posted on this website is the property of Darla Bostick and is copyrighted as such.

Disclaimer: There are several of us sharing the same name. I noticed Bing had a block of "images of Darla Bostick." Just to be clear, I'm not the one pictured in the police line up and I do NOT have a facebook account!

2025 Art Adventure Abroad to Belgium and Netherlands!

We will spend 5 days in Bruges & Brussels then (optional) board our river cruise with Avalon on the Senne and Rhine rivers on the Tulip Garden and Nature Lovers 8-day cruise. Rooms on land and ship cabins are already reserved for YOU.

Details appear on the tab above "Art Adventures Abroad"

Currently our group is half full. To use the group discount ($1000/person and gratuities) you must register through Darla Bostick at darlabostick@gmail.com or call 940.320.5660.

The 2023 Ghost Ranch event sold out months ahead. The 2024 workshop/retreat has only 2 rooms available. Be sure to register early!

The 2024 France workshop (and river cruise following) is full. There is a wait list.

I published a book!

Those who travel with me on my Art Adventures Abroad will receive a copy.

Below are works of mine currently available for public viewing in exhibitions. The banner at the left has the dates and location. Each one can be clicked on to stop the rotation of images.

My BFA degree is from Texas Tech University with teaching experience at all levels. I have provided painting demonstrations and workshops for several Texas art associations: Lewisville, Fort Worth, McKinney, Richardson, Gainesville, Decatur, Sherman, Paris, Mid-Cities, Cleburn, Grand Prairie, Weatherford, Granbury, Denton and Waco!

Further away, I've taught annual week-long workshops at Ghost Ranch in Abiquiu and Santa Fe, NM since 2008 ; Branson, MO; Sedona, AZ and Topeka, KS.

...And then there are the Annual Art Adventures Abroad! I have taken artists to Spain, Ireland, Portugal, Denmark, Germany, France and Italy.

Contact me if you need a speaker, workshop/demo artist or juror!

(I also have a zoom presentation that has been helpful during the pandemic)

Become part of my contact list!

I am always updating my website and adding new things. Stay in the loop for receptions, exhibits or new postings and sign up to be included on my Contact List! Email me: darlabostickart@gmail.com & request to be added or ask to be on my list for future workshops and art abroad adventures!

My mural at the Loop 288 Wal Mart in Denton, TX (see more under the pubic art tab above)

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