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

I only recently found out my Visual Arts Society of Texas demo was put on facebook...

https://www.facebook.com/100064654605183/videos/947031500126020/

I was featured in the Shoutout DFW

https://shoutoutdfw.com/meet-darla-bostick-artist-leader-of-workshops/

See my art at these locations:

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

At the Grand Prairie Events and Convention Center my works have been accepted for the Center Curated Art Display April-June shows 3 of my works. The address is 2925 State Highway 161.

28 April-27 May the Eisemann Performance Hall in Richardson is having it's Richardson Civic Art Society 59th Annual Regional Juried Exhibition. My "Out to Pasture" is included. Juror is Keith Williams.

Also in 2025:

Johnson City, Tennessee has chosen my artwork for a public art program utitlizing a traffic signal box wrap.

6-9 May Central Texas Watercolor Society Workshop in Waco! I am the juror for their membership show as well presenting a workshop!

20th Ghost Ranch UN-Traditional Watercolor Workshop/Retreat in New Mexico 1-7 November. Some are already registered.

Looking forward to 2026!

21st Ghost Ranch UN-Traditional Watercolor Workshop/Retreat in New Mexico 18-24 October 2026

ART ADVENTURE ABROAD 2026

We are going to Switzerland!

Following a few days in Switzerland those in my group have the option of adding an 11-day river cruise on the Rhine and Moselle Rivers. We will sail through Switzerland, Germany, France, Luxumbourg, and the Netherlands. See details on the tab above for "Art Adventures Abroad." Don't miss our group discount!

Looking forward to 2027!

Art Adventure Abroad for 4th Periford Retreat in Southern France on the Dordogne River

15-24 September 2027

more details later

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

Some of my 2025 art news!

At the Visual Arts Society of Texas February meeting my watercolor, "Cone Flowers and Morning Glories" won 1st place, Art of the Month Awards.

The Visual Arts of Lewisville voted my "Going Nowhere" photo collage 2nd place in the Art of the Month.

ART ADVENTURE ABROAD

BELGIUM & HOLLAND

Following 5 days in Bruges and Brussels in Belgium 15-20 April 2025 we have the option of continuing our Art Adventure Abroad on an Avalon River Cruise to see the tulips blooming Holland! This workshop/retreat is full.

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.

In the works isl Volume 2, ready for use in 2026!

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!

This website is easiest viewed on a computer rather than a mobile phone...

SWITZERLAND & MORE TRIP

14-27 July 2026

ART ADVENTURES ABROAD

(France, Germany, Luxembourg & Netherlands!)

And...reservations are already in place for some of the rooms...

We begin in Switzerland for our travel journal workshop!

Following a few days in Switzerland with some art museums, tasting fondu and chocolate and more, our travel journal will begin to take shape. Those in my art group can add an 11-day river cruise on the Rhine and Moselle Rivers. We will sail from Switzerland through Germany, France, Luxumbourg, and the Netherlands. The Avalon Imagery II is expecting 10 of us at the locked-in group-discount prices. See the Art Adventuress Abroad for details. Click on the tabh at the top "Art Abroad" for details.

[Don't let this trip sail by!]

I published a book!

Those who travel with me on my Art Adventures Abroad will receive a copy to kickstart our journals.

Record your special memories with some fun ideas!

Darla's 15th Art Calendar 2025

now available for order.

Check the Calendar tab above to see the images.

Same price as always:

$20 each or buy 5 and get one free!

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. Next year I will add Belgium and Holland to the list!

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)

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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!

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