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 Visual Arts of Lewisville presents Chaos and Order 23 Sept-21 Oct in the north hallway. Three of my works are part of the show.

LEWISVILLE, TX:

The Thrive Rec Center has 1 of my watercolors on display (Calendulas for the Soul, Dia de los Muertos).

Also at the Grand Performance Hall pop in to see our Collaborative Public Art project.

LEWISVILLE, TX:

The month of October (1-28) I have 16 pieces of my art exhibited at the Lewisville Public Library on Main Street. All are from the Southwest--work done at Ghost Ranch, NM.

RICHARDSON, TX:

For its first show, my "Bus Stop Buddies, Birmingham" will be included in the Richardson Civic Art Society 58th Membership Show at the Eisemann Performance Hall. The dates are 25 Sept-30 October.

FRISCO, TX:

The City of Frisco has chosen my watercolor image of "1925 Packard" to appear on one of the banners in the Rail District 29 Sept-25 Feb.

FORT WORTH, TX:

Come see my "Wrinkled in Time" at the Society of Watercolor Artists Juried Membership Exhibition at the University of North Texas Health Science Center in the Atrium Art Gallery. The show runs 7 Oct-18 Nov. The juror is Tim Oliver.

You are invited to join me:

GHOST RANCH, NM

My 2023 18th Ghost Ranch UN-Traditional Watercolor Workshop/Retreat is FULL.

What's happening in 2024

24 January 2-4pm I am scheduled to give a demo for the Paris Art Club in Paris, TX.

February 7 I will be the demo artist at the Visual Arts Society of Texas inDenton. I'll be using watercolor and ink.

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)! Registration has already begun!

GHOST RANCH, NM

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

Looking forward to 2025!

We are back to Europe in 2025. Get on Darla's contact list for the first notice of when and where!

Some of my 2023 news!

LEWISVILLE, TX:

In May I was the Pop-Up Artist, Wayne Ferguson Plaza for the City of Lewisville.

ART OF THE MONTH WINNER

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

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!"

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.

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

Don’t try to create the perfect travel journal…create the perfect memory.

~~ Darla Bostick<

The 2024 ART ADVENTURE ABROAD IN FRANCE has begun taking registrations

Simply put, my Art Adventure is just that. We are a very small group of artists (and interested non-artists) who wish to experience the culture, sites, foods of another country! We gather photographs, sketches, paint and use other fun materials as we learn how to make an art journal of the trip! It's great fun, easy for non-arties to do and is a unique record of your adventure! We will make art journals with special ideas for each page. We use our cameras to gather images and while on site may do some quick sketches or painting. Primarily we use our time to see the area. Each day there is a fun challenge for photography as well as the journal itself. There are also lessons dedicated to various techniques. Each day upon our return "home" we have time for instruction and creating! Seasoned artists as well as new artists are welcome. Even the spouses have fun.

I've had the pleasure of traveling to 85+ countries. In May 2015 I realized my dream to plan and travel abroad with artists. Since then my Annual Art Adventures Abroad have included visits to Spain (2015), Portugal with added river cruise (2016) , Ireland (2017), Denmark/Germany (2018) and Southern France (2019). The 2020 and 2021 plans were cancelled due to the pandemic. We returned to Southern France with optional river cruise after the retreat (2022). 2023 was Italy.

BUT only FUN people can come...if you can't walk a mile during the day, pack light and manage your own bags, this is not for you! The terrain in Europe is challenging with steep stairs and cobblestones where elevators/escalators are rare! If you require walking assistance you should consider not joining us for this experience.

Generally my trips are 10 days-2 weeks. In the evenings we relax with happy hour (optional!) and add to our ongoing art journal, paint, catch up on emails or settle in with a book. You don't have to be an "artist" to join us--come learn to journal creatively!

You are invited! Bring a friend, bring a spouse or other family member along for a memorable experience! It's always a VERY small group so if you are interested in the next trip let me know early. Those on my contact list are the first invited to future workshops/adventures (if you missed our adventure this year, contact me to add you to my early-contact list).

There are tabs on the upper left corner of this page to view photo scrapbooks of past Art Abroad Adventures! We are easy to spot---we are the ones with smiles! Make some new art friends and learn something new!

Check out these videos from France:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpsUMw3Rp7MPT1J3ujq0XsQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0TDtprXvbZ8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4htOnQxShl8&t=5s

2024: 15-24 September we return to Perigord Retreats in the Dordogne region of Southern France.

Your 10 days will be a beautiful blend of studio time, delightful excursions, cultural experiences and of course, plenty of free time to rest and explore! Yoga is offered as a great way to start the day.

You can arrive, unpack your suitcase (and your art supplies) and truly relax, since the entire group will make its home at the gorgeous Perigord Retreat Villas – complete with indoor pool, spacious studio and lavender gardens!

If you are interested in extending your France experience, we are in the process of adding a river cruise through France. The logistics are still not completely worked out, but hoping to see two of the villages where Vincent van Gogh worked. We will need to know right away if you are interested--Darla is planning the cruise and you are invited! (This is not part of the Perigord workshop.)

THE COSTS FOR YOUR TRIP ARE

Private bedroom with shared bathroom 2950 Euros
Private bedroom with ensuite bathroom 3450 Euros
Couples/friends sharing with private bathroom 5900 Euros
Non painters welcome
Deposit of 1000 euros to secure your place payable on the Perigord website below
Booking form to be completed at time of deposit
https://perigord-retreats.com/booking-darla-bostick-2024/

WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED

Travel costs / airfare / travel insurance (compulsory)
2 lunches and 2 evening meals
Passport fees, photos and processing where applicable
Any further queries, please contact us: harrison@perigord-retreats.com

Our 2019 group with sketchbooks...each different, each special but every one packed with wonderful memories! Below is our 2022 group (minus 3 spouses!)