Biography
Darcy Presiloski was born in Alberta and for part of her childhood lived on a farm in southern Alberta, homesteaded by her grandfather. Her early life and experiences on the farm influence her art and view of the world.
Horses were the first and still are Darcy’s favorite subject. Drawing and painting horses gradually evolved to include other subjects such as cowgirls and cowboys, large and small farm animals as well as wildlife. Her medium of choice is oil paint because of its luminous qualities and how it 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 Way Out West Art Auction in Calgary. She is a signature member of the Cowgirl Artists of America.
Her paintings represent a moment in time and allow the viewer to consider how events might unfold. Presiloski hopes her art will provide a history of the western experience and provide glimpses into a lifestyle that not everyone is privileged to see.
The people, animals, land and the western way of life are always changing, creating a visual record is very important to Darcy. Her wish is that people enjoy her art for the stories it tells, the feelings it evokes and to see and understand its western roots.
Darcy lives in Calgary with her husband Larry.
Artist Statement
Darcy is a western artist from Calgary. She has participated in the Calgary Stampede Artists’ Studios for many years, has been juried into the AQHA America’s Horse in Art Show and Sale several times and has participated in many other wildlife and western art shows. She is a signature member of the Cowgirl Artists of America.
Horses were the first and still her favorite subject. Drawing and painting horses gradually evolved to include other subjects such as cowgirls and cowboys, large and small farm animals as well as wildlife. The medium of choice is oil paint because it can create luminous colours and allows for techniques that represent motion and light. Impressionistic style is combined with detailed, realistic passages that create depth and perspective.
Her paintings represent a moment in time and allow the viewer to consider how events might unfold or just enjoy the moment. Darcy hopes her art will provide a history of western images and provide glimpses into a lifestyle that not everyone is privileged to see.