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.

LEWISVILLE, TX:

The Main Street Cafe on Main Street has 5 paintings exhibited on the walls for sale through mid-May.

LEWISVILLE, TX:

The Thrive Rec Center has 1 of my watercolors on display (These Boots Are Made for Walkin') for sale.

RICHARDSON, TX:

The Richardson Civic Art Soceity has selected my "Cholla Cactus, Ghost Ranch" as part of their 57th Annual Regional Exhibition with Carole Erlich as juror, 24 April to 30 May at the Eisemann Center for Performing Arts, 2351 Performance Drive.

LEWISVILLE, TX:

At the Wayne Ferguson Plaza in old town Lewisville I am scheduled to have an artist pop-up 10:30-noon on 27 May. Come visit with me as I paint!

LEWISVILLE, TX:

From 10 June-3 July the Visual Arts of Lewisville is sharing their juried exhibition in the main gallery of the Grand Performance Hall. The reception is scheduled 2-4 of June 4. Laurie Weller is the juror.

LEWISVILLE, TX:

The Lewisville Grand Performance Hall has 3 of my watercolors with ink in their Botanicals Exhibition in the north hallway 20 May-24 June.

LEWISVILLE, TX:

The Greater Lewisville Theatre on Main St will be displaying my "Industrial 236" printed on a metal substrate for the "If/Then" production 28 June-26 July.

LEWISVILLE, TX:

The month of October (1-28) my art will be exhibited at the Lewisville Public Library on Main Street.

You are invited to join me:

GHOST RANCH, NM

My 2023 18th Ghost Ranch UN-Traditional Watercolor Workshop/Retreat is accepting registration now (and filling). Dates are Monday, 30 Oct-Sunday, 5 November. Check the Ghost Ranch tab above.

What's happening in 2024!

It will be here before you know it! My Art Adventures Abroad returns to Perigord Retreats in Southern France for the 3rd time! Our dates are 15-24 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)!

Looking forward to 2025!

Plans are currently in the works for the Art Adventure Abroad to include 2 European countries. Check back for details, or let Darla know to put you on the "hopeful" list for future notifications. (Keep April open!)

Some of my 2023 news!

ART OF THE MONTH WINNER

My "Candy Tuft Blooms, Ghost Ranch" watercolor won 2nd place Art of the Month, Society of Watercolor Artists.

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"

Anyone who accompanies me on my Annual Art Adventures Abroad will receive one as a gift.

RICHARDSON, TX:

The Richardson Civic Art Society had me as a demo artist for the 21 March meeting. The program was "Ink and Watercolor...On the Go!"

Permanent Installations

See more on the Public Art tab above

DENTON, TX

My mural of Denton was selected by Wal-Mart for their public art project to install murals in their stores. "Vibe of Denton, Texas" was chosen for the Loop 288 Super Wal Mart location, where it is now installed. The design is posted under the Public Art tab.

GRAND PRAIRIE, TX

City of Grand Prairie Public Art Program has three of my watercolor images transferred with vinyl wrap to traffic signal boxes. In 2019 my "Tangled Tulips" watercolor was installed at the intersection of Carrier Parkway at Hill St, in 2018 "Red Dragons" was selected for the intersection of Carrier Parkway and Arkansas Street and in 2022 "Hearts Abound" was installed at Westchester and S Carrier Pkwy.

DENTON, TX

The installation of "The Trinity", a public art sculpture outside the Patterson-Appleton Art Center in Denton at Hickory and Bell Ave at the main entrance is complete. A collaboration of many artists, it consists of turned wood, lettering, poetry, collage, fused and stained glass.

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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. Recently 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!

Registration now available for our 3rd return trip to France! Register at https://perigord-retreats.com/darla-bostick-workshop-2024/

I published a book!

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

You can view the images for my 2023 Calendar posted under the Calendar Tab above.

The 2022 sold out early.

Cost remains $20

plus shipping!

Or order 5 and get 1 free

(only 4 remain unclaimed)

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 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 and France. Italy is next in May 2023.

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!

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

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