Earning her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Texas Tech University in 1976, Darla has been involved in the arts since that time. As an art educator she taught grades 6-8 in Houston, TX for 5 years and operated a stained glass business. As a public school volunteer she coordinated art programs in Seabrook, TX as well as Talking Canvasse in Des Moines, IA and the Cultural Arts program in Denton, TX. Darla has taught private classes in several medias but now concentrates on watercolor and drawing instruction. In her personal work she finds the greatest challenge and satisfaction in watercolors and photography. Love of travel is evidenced primarily in her photographic images while her appreciation for nature is reflected in watercolors.

Her art work has appeared in several juried shows, solo exhibitions, publications and web pages. Darla’s skill as a faux painter is displayed in many residential and business places in the Houston, Des Moines, Dallas and Denton areas.

Agave watercolor	Backyard Beauties watercolor	Blue Garlic watercolor
Heart of Dixie watercolor 15 x 22.5	Pete's Nap watercolor	Purple Cantaloupe watercolor