Michael Darling

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Michael Darling

“I draw and paint in response to the nature around me and create linescapes with their own rules, rhythms and spaces.“

Plein-air drawings of trees, plants, single leaves and landscapes provide the visual foundation for predominantly abstract works. Dynamic lines and strong colours dominate – while flames, leaves and lips are often prevalent motifs.

Born 1961 in North London, Michael Darling's early studies began with an art foundation course in High Wycombe followed by a combined Fine Art (painting) and English Literature course at Exeter University and Exeter College of Art & Design, England.

His first work experience was drawing, painting and curating at the Spacex Gallery in Exeter moving on to commercial art and design work for the music industry in London.

Munich has been his home since 1990 initially working exclusively for Condé Nast publishers designing, illustrating and art directing the German editions of Vogue and GQ.

His Bavarian studio has been a creative workspace for art and design projects, drawing courses, events and exhibitions since 2000.

Most recently he has been exhibiting drawings, paintings and prints at European Art Fairs collaborating with the Dreipunkt Edition Gallery in Germany, Austria and Sweden.

His works appear in private collections throughout Europe.

Michael Darling Artworks

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    Saw, thaw, draw by Michael Darling
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    Saw, thaw, draw by Michael Darling

    Saw, thaw, draw

    Prints - 80x80 cm
    Daze II by Michael Darling
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    Daze II by Michael Darling

    Daze II

    Paintings - 40x40 cm
    Daze I by Michael Darling
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    Daze I by Michael Darling

    Daze I

    Paintings - 40x40 cm
    Petal Dance I by Michael Darling
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    Petal Dance I by Michael Darling

    Petal Dance I

    Paintings - 20x20 cm
    Petal Dance II by Michael Darling
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    Petal Dance II by Michael Darling

    Petal Dance II

    Paintings - 20x20 cm
    Scintillate by Michael Darling
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    Scintillate by Michael Darling

    Scintillate

    Paintings - 40x30 cm
    Wild corners by Michael Darling
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    Wild corners by Michael Darling

    Wild corners

    Paintings - 40x30 cm
    Prism petals by Michael Darling
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    Prism petals by Michael Darling

    Prism petals

    Paintings - 30x30 cm
    Leafdance by Michael Darling
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    Leafdance by Michael Darling

    Leafdance

    Drawings - 70x50 cm
    Swirlscape by Michael Darling
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    Swirlscape by Michael Darling

    Swirlscape

    Drawings - 46x66 cm
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    The Clearing by Michael Darling

    The Clearing

    Drawings - 84x60 cm
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    Feuer & Flamme I by Michael Darling

    Feuer & Flamme I

    Paintings - 29x29 cm
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    Feuer & Flamme II by Michael Darling

    Feuer & Flamme II

    Paintings - 29x29 cm
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    Glimmer by Michael Darling

    Glimmer

    Paintings - 82x82 cm
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    Frame by frame (green) by Michael Darling

    Frame by frame (green)

    Paintings - 70x70 cm
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    Frame by frame (red) by Michael Darling

    Frame by frame (red)

    Paintings - 70x70 cm
    Image courtesy of the artist. Photo: Caro Dirscherl.

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