I only recently found out my demo was put on facebook...so here is my demo with Visual Arts Society of Texas...
https://www.facebook.com/100064654605183/videos/947031500126020/
I was recently 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 and will show 6 Jan-30 March. The address is 2925 State Highway 161.
The Lewisville Grand Performance Hall on Main St is hosting Power of the Flower. Watch for 2 of my watercolors, 1-29 March.
Beginning 25 January, Thrive Rec Center, Lewisville will be showing two of my large canvas prints.
1-31 March, East display case, City of Lewisville Public Library, Main St.
29 Feb-29 April the sanctuary of Horizon Unitarian Church, 1641 will be displaying 23 of my works.
Also in 2025:
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! 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!
6-9 May Central Texas Watercolor Society Workshop in Waco! I am the juror for their membership show as well presenting a workshop!
Soon to Come:
My artwork was selected by the Johnson City, TN public art for a traffic box art wrap!
20th GHOST RANCH UN-TRADITIONAL WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP/ RETREAT IN NEW MEXICO: 1-7 NOVEMBER 2025
Looking forward to 2026!
21ST GHOST RANCH UN-TRADITIONAL WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP/ RETREAT, IN NEW MEXICO:
18-24 OCTOBER 2026
ART ADVENTURE ABROAD 2026
How about Spain?
more details to come
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.
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.
The Visual Arts of Lewisville had me demo at the 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 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.
In October my "Over the Line" won 1st place Art of the Month at Visual Arts of Lewisville.
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