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About The Artist

Darnell is a visual interpreter, aka- an art expressionist whose works are referred to by his contemporaries as an enigmatic 21st century Neo Naïve art. Simplistically complex, yet complexly simple. He says of his style of art,, It isn’t authentically a style, because each composition is encountered with an abstract difference from the previous. It’s rather a “VERSION”, opposed to a style. “Darnell’s Unique Versions” drew inspiration from an artist of a different field of study; Bruce Lee a martial artist . The world renowned martial artist who’s maxim was {using no way as the way}, gave Darnell validation that NO style was “HIS”style of visually interpreting his VERSIONS of artistic expression. These artworks are not limited by periphery, stylings, philosophy, theory, mannerisms, methods nor labels. Much like the artist’s character, “you just can’t quite guess him”???

But not to be compared with some other creative vessels in this sector, he’s no run-of-the-mill eccentric. Darnell says of himself that if you witnessed him being serious then he’s probably just joking around. However, when he’s joking or kidding around, he’s usually pretending to be serious. Akin to his self proclaimed “VERSIONS” which are a gumbo of images haphazardly gathered in increments. Darnell’s works are a culmination of “pictures FROM pictures”…portraits FROM portraits…images FROM images.

Born 20,150 days ago, the Piscean is a former resident of Winnfield, Louisiana.

After serving 26 years in the federal bureau of prisons,,, it was there that the self-taught Darnell discovered his aesthetic passion. Under the tutelage of renowned Artist such as Michael Moore (Mikey), Leonard Washington (Kuntry) and Native American activist Leonard Peltier (Chief). He also found a profound inspiration in the works of Dean Mitchell and Ernest Eugene Barnes Jr. He fell in love with the use of the charcoal medium by mere mistake. He’s also cultured in mediums such as oil paintings and pastel works. But what is obvious is that charcoal is his weapon of choice.

Darnell’s “ VERSIONS” have found their way into the collection of celebrities such as

WNBA legend Tina Thompson, hip-hops icon The Hot Boys and Cash Money. Southern soul and R&B musical icon TK Soul. (TK Soul hired him as his personal visual art concept expressionist). Best-selling author, poet, and singer Mocha Blue Blaze.The best selling author and luminary Robert Morgan Sr. and prominent East Coast attorney Karen Jefferson. His work has been displayed in galleries such as The House of Chante’ in Shreveport Louisiana.

Darnell’s first professional gig was a book cover for the top selling author Clifford “Spud” Johnson. He also garnered an underground following when his “VERSIONS” toured within the spoken word and poetry circles. Ultimately he became the visual artist for the “Natural Hair- Rock Your Wrap circuit. His work was spotlighted in the July 24, 2012 addition of the periodical “The Messenger”.

Darnell aspires to accomplish absolutely NO goals with, nor through his art. True that goals give us focus ,,but DREAMS gives us power!!! He says that all that “can be” achieved and “is” achieved is in the mere ability to do work, and it’s appreciation… humbleness personified!!!