DARREN

Darren is a Chicago based artist who captures nature’s beauty in his paintings which evoke emotion and a sense of humanity.  Born in Canada, he is a self-taught artist who enjoys working in oil, acrylic and mixed mediums on canvas or wood panels.

From a young age, Darren has always known that he has the soul of an artist but it wasn’t until one summer day in 2004, while going to movie, he passed an art store.  He did not go in, but noticed a “starter” oil painting kit in the window for sale.  Intrigued, he returned to the store after the movie and decided to make the purchase, one that he will never regret.  He began painting that evening and has not put his brush down since.  In March 2009, after being laid off from his executive position with a travel publication, he has taken the leap to pursue his passion full time! A decade later, he is going strong.

With his current collection, he tries to evoke a sense of place, peace and calm within one’s soul.  Moving from the simple to the complex while maintaining a sense of order. With many of his new pieces, he has incorporated delicate recycled papers, wood fibers, industrial staples, plaster and beach sand mixed with acrylic paints to create a greater depth to his work.

His work is featured in galleries and private collections in 50 countries across North America, Europe, Australia and the Middle East.