Darren is a digital photographer and acrylic artists. He see the world with a very logical and creativity eye. The compositions in the artwork are very analytical in compositions and colorful with texture, hues and contrast. The imagery consists of relationships of Nature, humans, and the universe. His photography often captures the human created elements with natural elements. The paintings and drawings are philosophical, psychological, logical, fantasy to compose a sense of metaphorical realism artwork.

-Darren Names
info at darrennames.com

*All photographs are available as editions, 12″ x18″ or 16″ x 24″

Shows

2008 – Chico Icons “Trees”
Avenue 9 Gallery
Esplanade in the Fall

2008 – American Visions Juried Competition “American Visions”
CSU Chico Anthropology – Kendall Hall
Opposing Perspectives

2008 – Chico Open Studio Tour
Chico Art Center
Sparkling Waterfall

2009 -Chico Members Show
Chico Art Center
Crested Sunset

2009 – Chico Icons “Water”
Avenue 9 Gallery
Opposing Reflections
The Great Valley

2010 – Through the Lens:
Energy, Strength or Power
Coastal Arts League
Train Tracks

2010 Chico Icons: Seasons
Avenue 9 Gallery
Reflection Pool
Spring Blossom

3rd Annual – 2011 International Juried Photography Competition – Seascapes
Artists Haven
Crested Sunset