Canvas Rebel Magazine did a nice feature on my work - check it out.

https://canvasrebel.com/meet-liz-darling/

Thank you to all who came to our artist talk panel today! It’s not too often someone hands me a microphone and asks me to speak into it.

Marta Chruchwell wrote this article about my work for the Joplin Globe.

In other news, one of my friends sent me this photo of one of my prints ("...and you will be like God", bottom) hanging in her OBGYN's office. It's always fun to see where my work ends up after being purchased.

Antjea Wolff wrote this really nice article about my work for our local newspaper, The Morning Sun. 

I have some artwork on the set of Hulu’s new film, Sex Appeal.

Here’s one of the promo images Hulu released today… there’s my painting (Loose) on the wall behind Margaret Cho. The show will be released January 14th. 

My work is featured in the July issue of Show Me the Ozarks magazine - click on the image to read the article.

Actual Ozarks

My local news station, KOAM, did a feature on my work being in the HBO show Mrs. Fletcher. Pardon the awkwardness, I'm always dorky on the news.

 

My painting, "...and you will be like God" has a moment on the HBO show Mrs. Fletcher. Season 1, Eposide 4.

Two of my watercolor vulva studies were featured in Juxtapoz!

 

"These watercolor studies by Liz Darling explore both the female anatomy and the possibilities of watercolor as a medium. With simple, expressionistic brushstrokes Darling is able to successfully capture the most intimate parts of a woman. Darling is an artist and art educator from Kansas. She earned her degree in Art at Pittsburg State University."


Vulva Study I is on Tumblr, too!

Inaugural Art in the Park deemed a success - Article by Nikki Patrick in The Morning Sun

PITTSBURG  —  The first Art in the Park organized by Shandra Bicknell and Jordaine Pollard was held Saturday, but to artist Marianne Evans-Lombe the event at Lincoln Park seemed almost nostalgic.

“This reminds me of the old Little Balkans Days, before everything was moved downtown,” she said. “It’s just a nice community event.”

“It’s very laid back,” noted Peter Mayo, who browsed the festival area with his wife, Cheryl. “It’s good, I like it.”

Evans-Lombe, who had samples of her artwork available, shared a booth with Lorraine Achey, who had mandalas available, along with poems written to order on the buyer’s choice of topic.

“I haven’t sold a poem yet,” Achey said during the early afternoon. “But that’s all right, because today is going to be a day off and fun day for me.”

Vendors included several other artists, including Liz Darling.

“That young woman is very talented,” said Mary Wilson. “Her pictures are just beautiful. I want to get one of her cards.”

Jude Messner of Relaxation Station dispensed free pineapple iced tea and offered a variety of items  for sale. She said one of her biggest sellers was incense.

“It’s good to get people out to the park, and this is a great opportunity for me to meet the public,” Messner said. “There are still people who don’t know the Relaxation Station is around.  I paid a $35 fee to be here, and I think the amount was more than generous for the exposure. I’d paid it again any time.”

Other vendors offered food, jewelry and tie-dyed clothing. Liz Darling’s toddler daughter, Eden, found a pastel tie-dye dress.

“She loves her dress,” Darling said. “It’s about time someone organized an event like this.”

There were several activities for children, and the Southeast Kansas Humane Society did face painting at its booth.

“This has been a very popular place,” said Leslie Harris as she painted a youngster’s face.

“My little girl Rosa has had so much fun,” Evans-Lombe said. “She had her face painted, ate a snow cone and pizza. I’ve seen a lot of teens here, too, and I didn’t quite think we’d see that demographic out here.”

“There’s been a decent crowd, and this is a good spot for it,” said Kris Hartley, photographer.

In addition to the vendors, the event featured live entertainment by the Jody Phillips Dance Company, Team Big Red Drum Duo, Jeff Simpson on harmonica, J-Love and the Galactic Fund, Cousin Eddie and Rusty and the Thrusters.

“I think people really had fun,” Bicknell said.

“Some people have asked me to be sure and save them a place for next year,” Pollard added.

One of those returning will probably be Hartley.

“I’ll definitely do it next year,” she said.

Making Art History - Seniors Say Farwell To PSU

This is an excerpt from an article in the Collegio, Pittsburg State University's student publication.

Elizabeth Darling

“The paintings exude fertility and religious imagery, a clash that Elizabeth Darling is drawn to. Her interest in the relationship between spirituality and sexuality comes across in her paintings, which sport sexual symbolism and common religious themes. Although this subject matter is not an easy one to tackle, Darling has been musing on this topic for a long time. ‘I’ve compiled some of the pieces that I’ve been working on for the past few semesters into a body of work that is somewhat cohesive,’ Darling said. ‘I think it’s probably been a little bit different for everyone. I chose to work with that particular content area.’ While the show was the premiere for several of her classmates, Darling has had a bit of experience with art displays. She participates in the University Artists Association, which allowed her to put out several of her works. However, this was her first experience with hanging an art show. Darling knew from the beginning what pieces and concepts she wanted to include in her show. However, especially when it comes to art, things don’t always go as planned. ‘I actually planned on having a lot more pieces that were within the same theme that were ready for the show, but I just didn’t get them done in time,’ she said. The artistic process for Darling has no set beginning or end, just a continuous cycle of creation. ‘It’s just a process, kind of an evolution,” she said. ‘As far as a time frame goes, there’s not really one.’”
- Madison Dennis