Every brushstroke tells a story.
Original paintings and prints by Shirley Darland
I’m a painter drawn to emotion, light, and the stories that color can tell. Each piece I create is meant to stir something honest — whether it’s a spark of joy, a sense of peace, or a moment of reflection.
Through originals and fine art prints, I offer work that’s intimate, expressive, and rooted in feeling. My process is guided by intuition and a love for transformation — of blank canvas into something vibrant and true.
Welcome Friend!
Here is where I create and display my paintings - in a barn studio nestled along East Otter Creek, Marion, Iowa. I invite you to celebrate creativity as you wander through my visual sanctuary. Each piece is a quiet echo of inspiration - a place to dream of new possibilities, reflect on the rhythm of nature, and embrace the beauty that surrounds us.
May your heart feel full, your spirit lifted and your day deeply blessed.
Creatively Yours,
Shirley
Every brushstroke carries a bit of East Otter Creek - wind, whimsy and a touch of barn magic.
Straight from the studio: recent paintings ready to find their next home. Please click on Shop to purchase a painting.
Two of my favorite paintings are now available as prints - ready to journey beyond East Otter Creek.
