NICE!! All about the Art Alliance of
Idyllwild’s Annual Treasure Hunt and Gallery Walk & one of
my paintings was posted YEAH
http://www.desertentertainer.com/articles/2009/08/06/top_stories/art/doc4a7af2679826b798042849.txt
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Artist
bio: Darcy Gerdes
Although she grew up in the shadows of Disneyland, Darcy Gerdes didn't have to "wish upon a star" to make her dreams come true. The self-taught artist has built a thriving career from her artistic passions... She began drawing & doodling at an early age and by 5, Darcy could be found selling caricatures of her neighbors for nickel each...
In the past, selected pieces of Darcy's multi-media works were available in prints, puzzles, cards, cross stitch & magnets, from such notable publishers as Figi Graphics, Leanin Tree Cards, Leisure Arts, Dimensions, Art in Motion and her own Flying Pigment Studio...
Armed with such a unlimited source of inspiration, Darcy says she "has no one favorite subject to paint...each idea, each concept seems to want a life of their own...each design stands on its own merits...I learn from each piece
"...
Darcy now favors watercolors, acrylics and color pencil. "I've always felt the subject suggests the type of medium to use, which I think naturally changes my style slightly. The limitations or quality of the mediums chosen can also make a difference"...
Darcy's only formal training was in high school, where she took as many art classes as she could and studied under a "most excellent teacher", Mrs. Adele Mason. She did however pay particular attention to her neighbor, Ken Southworth, an incredibly ingenious animator...( In loving memory of Ken Southworth (1918-2007)
Along with personal success she says her greatest rewards come from the way folks react to my art...
"I love to see a perceptive knowing smile or chuckle! :}
Darcy is very active in the local art scene of Idyllwild, CA. and does take special pride of showing her award winning works in the past as a juried artist at Art A Fair, Laguna Beach, CA..
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In October 06, She opened her own gallery, Flying
Pigment Studio Gallery located in midtown Idyllwild, CA. The gallery was
also "member gallery" with Art Alliance of Idyllwild and actively
participated all the events from March to October..Starting
October 09, Darcy has been a full time studio artist, creating from her new
Flying Pigment Studio
Endowed with innate talent and amazing eye for detail, a wonderfully humorous approach to every day events, Darcy shouldn't lose her appeal either...
P lease feel free to drop me a note, ask a question or comment at the contact me page * most images are "clickable" for a larger view.
Thanks for stopping by... Darcy
Happy to announce that you can see my work up close at "The Spruce Moose" Gallery located upstairs the "Fort" downtown Idyllwild ~ my exclusive representation on the hill" www.sprucemoosegifts.com/
Rough
Sketch, "Vision Moon" 
Hello & Welcome to
Flying Pigment
Studio Etsy shop by artist Darcy
Gerdes. . .
http://www.etsy.com/shop/DarcyGerdes
"Never EVER forget to fly"
Tandem Freefall Jump
Lake Elsinore, CA. 2002
tandem freefall from 14,000ft atta' bout 120mph! The shoes i'm wearing, are retired now and r hanging on my studio wall...having gone so far...To my kids, Thank You! To my instructor, Christian, Thank you!
Web page: http://skydiveelsinore.com
Art Alliance of Idyllwild: AAI is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting art awareness and art education.
visit: http://www.artinidyllwild.com
2012 ARTIST DAY ---INTERNATIONAL ARTIST DAY October 25th Marilyn Hurst
http://www.internationalartistday.com
The purpose of this organization is to encourage and develop the appreciation, study and practice of the visual arts and to further educate, inspire and enrich the lives of others through our programs, exhibits and activities.
For
More Information Contact:
Corona Art Association
PO Box 1171
Corona, CA 92878
Tel:
951-735-3226
Internet:
info@coronaartassociation.com
Cougar Den, 4' x 8'
acrylic on masonite at the Spruce Moose Gallery
. . .
artist bio: Darcy Gerdes
"Art is a Pigment Of Your Imagination"
Although she grew up in the shadows of Disneyland, Darcy Gerdes didn't have to "wish upon a star" to make her dreams come true. The self-taught artist has built a thriving career from her artistic passions... She began drawing & doodling at an early age and by 5, Darcy could be found selling caricatures of her neighbors for nickel each...
In the past, selected pieces of Darcy's multi-media works were available in prints, puzzles, cards, cross stitch & magnets, from such notable publishers as Figi Graphics, Leanin Tree Cards, Leisure Arts, Dimensions, Art in Motion and her own Flying Pigment Studio...
Armed with such a unlimited source of inspiration, Darcy says she "has no one favorite subject to paint...each idea, each concept seems to want a life of their own...each design stands on its own merits...I learn from each piece"...
Darcy now favors watercolors, acrylics and color pencil. "I've always felt the subject suggests the type of medium to use, which I think naturally changes my style slightly. The limitations or quality of the mediums chosen can also make a difference"...
Darcy's only formal training was in high school, where she took as many art classes as she could and studied under a "most excellent teacher", Mrs. Adele Mason. She did however pay particular attention to her neighbor, Ken Southworth, an incredibly ingenious animator...( In loving memory of Ken Southworth (1918-2007)
Along with personal success she says her greatest rewards come from the way folks react to my art...
"I love to see a perceptive knowing smile or chuckle! :}
Darcy is very active in the local art scene of Idyllwild, CA. and does take special pride of showing her award winning works in the past as a juried artist at Art A Fair, Laguna Beach, CA..
I
In October 06, She opened her own gallery, Flying
Pigment Studio Gallery located in midtown Idyllwild, CA. The gallery was
also "member gallery" with Art Alliance of Idyllwild and actively
participated all the events from March to October..Starting
October 09, Darcy has been a full time studio artist, creating from her new
Flying Pigment Studio
Endowed with innate talent and amazing eye for detail, a wonderfully humorous approach to every day events, Darcy shouldn't lose her appeal either...
P
lease feel free to drop me a note, ask
a question or comment at the
contact me
page
*
most images are "clickable" for a larger view.
Thanks for stopping by... Darcy
Happy to announce that you can see my work up close at "The Spruce Moose" Gallery located upstairs the "Fort" downtown Idyllwild ~ my exclusive representation on the hill" www.sprucemoosegifts.com/
Rough Sketch, "Vision Moon"
Flying
Pigment Studio by DarcyGerdes on
Etsy
Visit Blog: http://flyingpigmentstudio.blogspot.com/
Sign up at Twitter:
http://twitter.com/Forestfairy27
"Never EVER forget to fly"
Tandem Freefall Jump
Lake Elsinore, CA. 2002
tandem freefall from 14,000ft atta' bout 120mph! The shoes i'm wearing,
are retired now and r hanging on my studio wall...having gone so far...
To my kids, Thank You! To my instructor, Christian, Thank you!
Web page: http://skydiveelsinore.com
Art Alliance of Idyllwild: AAI is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting art awareness and art education.
visit: http://www.artinidyllwild.com2010 ARTIST DAY
---INTERNATIONAL ARTIST DAY October 25th
Marilyn Hurst
The purpose of this organization is to encourage and develop the appreciation, study and practice of the visual arts and to further educate, inspire and enrich the lives of others through our programs, exhibits and activities.
For More Information Contact:
Corona Art Association
PO Box 1171
Corona, CA 92878
Tel: 951-735-3226
Internet:
info@coronaartassociation.com
"Autumn's Respite"
work in progress 18x24"
see finished on link http://flyingpigmentstudio.com/images/autumnrespite22q.jpg
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Cougar Den, 4' x 8'
acrylic on masonite
STUFF IN THE NEWS:
Great Article at the Desert Entertainer! 2009
NICE!! All about the Art Alliance of Idyllwild’s Annual Treasure Hunt and Gallery Walk & one of my paintings was posted YEAH
http://www.desertentertainer.com/articles/2009/08/06/top_stories/art/doc4a7af2679826b798042849.txtimages/page5(CMYK).pdf
2005 PRESS RELEASE:
Havens | Idyllwild, Calif. Seems It Does Snow in Southern California http://travel2.nytimes.com/2006/01/13/realestate/13haven.html
Art Alliance of Idyllwild members show works
Press-Enterprise - Jul 11, 2007
Representational art winners included Darcy Gerdes, first, and Rich Stergulz, second. "I feel very grateful that I can do what I do and get paid on top of ...
Hemet-San Jacinto | PE.com | Southern California News | News for...
Press-Enterprise - Jul 1, 2004
... weaver of women's apparel; Darcy Gerdes, painter; Carol Mills, abstract expressionist paintings and monotypes; Trish Tuley, nature photography; ...
Idyllwild Town Crier Online
Idyllwild Town Crier - Oct 2, 2008
At Flying Pigment Studio Gallery, AAI member artists include artist/owner Darcy Gerdes, Kathleen Chaney, Dore Capitani, Carol Rice, Jan Jaspers-Fayer and ...
Flying Pigment Studio.(NEW editions)
Free with registration - Art Business News - AccessMyLibrary.com - Jul 1, 2007
FLYING PIGMENT STUDIO announces the release of "Crow Spirit" by artist Darcy Gerdes. The giclee of an original 24 x 36 inch acrylic that retails for $445. ...
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"Corner Lodge" Fern Valley, CA
16x20" Derwent Graphic Pencil, illustration paper.
Artist: Darcy Gerdes ©2009
Commission by D. Herr, CA
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