DARCY PRESILOSKI was born in Alberta, Canada and for part of her childhood lived on a farm homesteaded by her grandfather. Her early life and experiences on the farm have influenced her art and her view of the world. Darcy believes that the time spent outdoors as a child developed her observational skills as well as providing her with a wealth of knowledge about her paintings’ subjects.
Horses were the first and still are her favorite subjects. Drawing and painting horses gradually evolved to include other subjects such as cowgirls and cowboys, large and small farm animals as well as wildlife. Although she began painting in watercolors, her medium of choice is oil paint because it creates luminous colors and allows for techniques that represent motion and light. Impressionistic style is combined with detailed, realistic passages that create depth and perspective.
Darcy has been involved with the Calgary Stampede Artists’ Studios for many years as well as being juried into several shows and auctions such as the AQHA Art of the Horse in Amarillo, Texas and the Pure West Art Auction in Calgary. She is a signature member of the Cowgirl Artists of America.
Her paintings represent a moment in time. The people, animals, land and the western way of life are always changing yet many things remain the same. Darcy wants her art to show western life and allow people to enjoy the stories and glimpses of it that her paintings provide.
