Art by Darlene Shnaper

Student Paintings (leave comments for Darlene at the end of her gallery)

Welcome, Darlene. Great to have you as a new artist!

"North Carolina Rose"
watercolor

Comment

Valerie B: Beautiful rose! I admire your taking risk with water color. It was my mother's favorite, but so difficult.
Amy W: What a gorgeous watercolor!
Ellen C: Wow Darlene. Watercolor scares me. Really nice job.
Paula R: What a lovely and peaceful painting, Darlene. Really beautiful.

"Captain"

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Amy W: I don't know why, exactly, but Captain makes me smile! Great job!
Ellen C: Really nicely done!
Sarah C: Wow, those eyes! This is such a beautiful painting of a beautiful cat. He looks very regal. Those whiskers and the eyeliner are really nicely done.
Susan F: Those cat eyes! Nice work, Darlene.
Sandie I: Nice job Darlene. He looks so sweet!
Wendy S: Darlene, Captain looks like he has a wonderful personality. The fur, whiskers and all the detail is admirable!!

"Bluebird"
oil

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Michelle O: Bluebirds are my favorite! Beautiful painting!
Ellen C: She is very plump and pretty!
Chris S: Beautiful blue color on your bird. Nicely done.
Sandie I: Darling and he is so cute! Nice job!
Ulla F: Wow. So delicate yet powerful.
Kathy Boh: Love this! This year I have a lot of bluebirds and your painting is spot on.

"Blue Stripe"

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Marlene W: You did a great job on this abstract it has a feeling of depth. Great job..
Viswa V: Beautiful abstract.
Susan F: Creatively done! This is striking, Darlene.
Sarah C: I love this! It somehow looks refreshing and moody at the same time. I love the pops of color.
Wendy S: Darlene great job with the abstract. Love the variations of blue with the pop of orange!
Sandie I: Darlene, your abstract is great! Love the movement and colors.
Ulla F: Darlene, I love "Blue Stripe"! Calming and exciting all at the same time. Wonderful colors, and the orange stripe is a perfect finish!

"Audrey 2"

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"Cardinal"
Water color markers

"Bluebird"
Water color markers

"The Walk"

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Ellen C: This is just a lovely painting Darlene. Really nicely done.
Amy W: Beautiful!
Sandie I: Darlene, your painting is beautiful!
Kathy Boh: Darlene, I love "The Walk." The colors and the scene itself are so calming. Great painting.

"Parrot"
from photo by Jean St. Denis

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Sandie I: Darlene, he is gorgeous!
Wendy S: Darlene your painting highlights the parrots personality!!
Kathy Bo: Darlene, I love your blue parrot. He looks sweet. I also cannot believe you did your flamingo in two nights. Awesome job.

"2 Nighter Flamingo"
from photo by Jean St. Denis

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"Parrot Pottery"

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Paula R: What a fun subject, Darlene! You did a great job with the straight edges and perspective. Great job!
Jean St. D: Love this bird!! He’s adorable!
Amy W: Love the colors of the parrot! That’s a great painting. For whatever reason it makes me feel happy when I look at it.
Ellen C: Just lovely colors Darlene!

"Abstract Fish"

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Mel F: Abstract fish- Just love all the beautiful colors in this painting. I love how you did the multicolored swirls. Great job!
Jean St. D: I love your colors in your fish! Can't wait to see what's next!
Paula R: What a great painting, Darlene. It looks like sun on ripples in the water. Welcome back!

"Shell"

Comment

From Mel F: This shell is so vivid and beautiful! Great job!
From Paula R: Gorgeous, Darlene! Congratulations on a great first color painting. Beautiful colors. I can't wait to see what's next.

"Buddha"

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From Leigh Pariseau: Gorgeous! Love the colors you made.
From Amy W: Wow, that's fantastic. I really like that picture. Great job!
From Cristal Cupp: Awesome Darlene!
From Biddy Shimckus: Dar- You know how much I respect your commitment and dedication to your education..but wow I am in awe of your artistic talent and creativity. I love you Darlene ??

"Black and White Still Life"

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From Jean St. D: Great work!! I can’t wait to see what you have up your sleeve to paint in color.
From Carly W: Looks great! Congratulations!!!
From Darlene: Thanks for the positive feed back !
From Erin Feeney: That bottle looks awesome!!!!
From Paula R: Terrific painting, Darlene!