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Education:

1990-1991     Architectural Design BCIT, Burnaby, BC1993-1994      Royal Academy of Fine Art, The Hague, NL1994-2000    Architecture, Delft University of Technology, NL 2009-2010    Golden Gate School of Feng Shui, San Francisco

Exhibitions: 

​11/2001        0007 BCIT Woodlot, Maple Ridge BC04/2002       Studio tour, Maple Ridge BC05/2002       BC Festival of the Arts, Surrey BC04/2003       Studio tour, Maple Ridge BC04/2003       National Geographic photo contest winner.05/2003       Artropolis Exhibition, Vancouver, BC05/2015        "TULIP" VanDusen Gardens, Vancouver BC12/2017        "Smallworks" Pitt Meadows Art Gallery, BC03/2018       "Luminescence III" Deer Lake Art Gallery, Burnaby BC​05/2024       "Aspirations" Gallery George, Vancouver BC08/2024       "Abstraction" Photo Place Gallery, Middlebury, Vermont 

Collections:

Darlene's work is showcased in many private homes, businesses and healing spaces throughout North America and Europe.
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NEW WORK: October Dream invites you into a quiet moment between motion and stillness. In these photographs, slender trees st…
Today’s bouquet. When time permits, the ideal way to reflect on the present moment is to capture the various stages of my ga…
Me in my dahlia garden, “blooming” with my flowers. 🌸🌺🌼 #flowersarelife #brightensmyday #lovethem
Lilies’ Quiet Embrace invites you into a tender, contemplative space where nature’s subtle rhythms unfold through soft, inte…
“Breezy Pastels in Summer Light” is where soft pinks and purples gently unfold like a quiet breath. The delicate flowers ble…
Capturing the colours of the garden tonight. ✨💜✨ “Twilight Garden” captures a moment suspended between day and night—a spac…
I’ve finally updated my website with descriptions of all the work displayed there. If you haven’t explored my portfolio yet,…
Doing my happy dance! 💃 I love my new, more permanent spot at the Niche Gallery. It’s like stepping into a kaleidoscope of…
Thanks for the great party! My artwork was dancing with the celebration! So nice meeting everyone! 💃🥂🕺✨@nicheartgallery #…
Join me tonight for a delightful evening filled with flowers, art, and live music. Come see my exhibit, which is still on di…
I am truly grateful to all who attended and assisted with my soirée. It was an honour to welcome you into my world of dreamy…
Some of the ingredients for tomorrow’s Dreamy Blossoms & Bubbly Soirée. Can’t wait to see you at the @nicheartgallery from 4…
I sold my first piece of art today @nicheartgallery I’m so grateful for the new home it will have! 🌸✨ #peony #floralart #fo…
2 new pieces for the @nicheartgallery “Whispered Transcendence” unfolds as a gentle symphony of color, where hues wash into…
A sneak peek of my artwork installation at the @nicheartgallery on Granville Island! Please come and visit. I’ll also be hos…
Done! ✨🩷✨ #dreamcatcher #floralprint #framedbotanicals #doitfortheprocess #sweetdreams
Dreamcatcher! 🌸 Framing my canvas prints. #smallworks #dreamflowers #doitfortheprocess #12x12canvas #floralprint
Just printed and framed these “Dancing Dahlias” for the @nicheartgallery on Granville Island, I will be setting up some new…
Come check out my artwork at The Niche Art Gallery on Granville Island. I will be adding some more pieces plus greeting card…
Blossom Light captures a moment where color and form bloom together. Soft petals in shades of pink, peach, and orange fan ou…
Here’s “Blushing Bloom” in a float frame, stretched, framed, and printed by me. I’m genuinely delighted with the texture of…
Printed this one for someone special! 🌸 #peony #ethereal #canvasprint #macrophotography #floralart blushingbloom @https://w…
Working on a new “Spring” series. 🌸🌼🪻
Today, after an inspiring poetry session, I wandered through the garden on a cold, crisp day, discovering flowers blooming t…
Bathed in hues Another storm has flown away, Wind whispers softly through my hair today. Sun’s warm kiss upon my skin, A new…
Happy International Women’s Day! 💖 Woman Rooted as the earth, she stands, Swaying with tides, deep roots in her hands. Heal…