Darlene Nelson

Artist's Statement:

My creative process is natural. I let ideas stew until they’re ready to come to life. I try to never force things, as I believe it shows in the finished work.I am blessed not to be plagued with creative rutts. If anything, I have more ideas than time to execute them, and I struggle with "staying focused" and finishing what I start. I keep sketchbooks on hand to write and draw my ideas and I make lists to prioritize what I will work on.

I'm a one-person show. I make whatever comes to mind that morning (only creative when I first wake up and tumble out of bed). All of my crazy creations are made one at a time. When I create, I never know how they will turn out, so, I guess you could say each one is an adventure into the un- known. I do like how some come out a little creepy and twisted, while others ooze ugly cute-ness.