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Darcy van Derveen |
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I’m
Darcy van Derveen and I grew up in Pontypool. People use to tease
that I was born with a pencil in my hand. I’ve always loved
drawing, but it is only in retirement that I’ve been able
to fully pursue this passion. I spent thirty years in Education
and was blessed to teach art to elementary students for twenty
of those years. Shortly after I retired, I decided to turn my
passion into a business. Thus the birth of Blown Away by Design.
I mostly create commissioned house portraits in ink for clients.
However, my true love is old buildings, so I draw churches, schools,
barns, anything with a sense of history! I can just feel the
life within these buildings- the long silenced whispers of the
people that once inhabited the buildings. This helps me bring
the drawings alive.
Ink is my preferred medium. At one point I used actual pens dipped
in India Ink. Now I use a modern version of the pens. Most people
prefer the 11x14 for $ 175 when commissioning a portrait, but
a 16x20 is also available for $220. ( prices can vary depending
on the detail and I can do larger pieces if desired)
I find it difficult to part with the ones I do of older buildings,
but will make several available for the art show in my home town.
I currently live near my hometown, just outside of Orono. I’m
thrilled to be included in the Rolling Hills Art and Heritage
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Guest at
Old Pontypool Grain Elevator
e-mail:
website: |
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