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Twelve artworks by Darrell Urban Black

Darrell Urban Black

Born March 25, 1964 in Brooklyn, New York, I am Darrell Urban Black, an American visual artist presently living in Frankfurt, Germany. I work in a variety of formats that include pen and ink drawings, acrylic paintings on canvas wood, and mixed-media objects. My creative process is a mixture of works on paper, acrylic paint, found objects and non-toxic hot glue. My technique creates a three-dimensional effect on any surface that gives a sense of realism and presence in my artwork. I refer to this optical artistic illusion as ”Definism.” Definism portrays various differences in human nature, from life’s everyday dramas to humankind’s quest to understanding self.

Disabled - Darrell Black
Disabled
Vets - Darrell Urban Black
Vets
Passion for Fashion - Darrell Urban Black
Passion for Fashion
Fashion Dilemma - Darrell Urban Black
Fashion Dilemma
Urban Dwellings - Darrell Urban Black
Urban Dwellings
Formulation of Human )- Darrell Urban Black
Formulation of Human
Headshot in Pose - Darrell Urban Black
Headshot in Pose
Lady of Aristocracy - Darrell Urban Black
Lady of Aristocracy
Woman in the Evening Dress - Darrell Urban Black
Woman in the Evening Dress
Woman Seated at the Vanity - Darrell Urban Black
Woman Seated at the Vanity
Face of Armageddon - Darrell Black
Face of Armageddon
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Darrell Urban Black

Darrell Urban Black was born in Brooklyn, New York, and grew up in Far Rockaway, New York, where he discovered passions for science, outerspace, and drawing. He later joined the National Guard and the Army and earned a Bachelor degree in Science of Criminal Administration. His work has been featured in many local, nationa,l and international group art exhibitions and is permanently displayed in a number of art galleries, museums and other institutions in America and Germany. A member of the Veteran Artist Program abroad (EuroVAP), his artwork has been included in a number of Veteran Art Show. He lives in Frankfurt, Germany, where he continues to draw and paint in pursuit of his artistic dreams. You can see more of his work at darrell-black.pixels.com.

Author: Darrell Urban Black Tags: mixed-media, painting Category: Visual Art and Visual Poetry November 1, 2019

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