This document contains biographical information about artist Darcy Joy Mertz and a list of her art exhibitions from 2011 back to 1992. It outlines that she is a California native who became interested in painting during her interior design studies. It details some of her inspirations including old buildings and a trip to Rome. The bulk of the document lists over 20 art shows and galleries that have displayed her work from 2011 to 1992 in locations like Washington, Utah, and California.

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2. Purrrfectly Content 2010 The Concert 2010
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3. Art Illuminated 2009 Prints Only Available
The Garden Fence 2010
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4. Ironworks 2 2010
Ironworks 1 2009
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5. Kissing Fishies SOLD
Villa Urn 2001
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6. Victorian 1992
The Stairs
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7. Sunset On Rome 2002
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8. Temple of Vesta
Window to Antiquity 2001
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9. Old Friends 2001
Out On The Line 2000
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10. Beauty In Architecture 2000
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17. A native of Southern California and a design 2011: Lowell Art Works “The Domestic Animals Show”
Lowell, WA.
and space planning professional, I have
always sketched and “doodled.” But it was my 2010: Everett Art Walk participating artist
Everett, WA.
college interior design program that
introduced me to painting - I earned a BS in 2010: Edmonds Arts Festival Juried Gallery accepted artist
Edmonds, WA.
Interior Design from Woodbury University in
Burbank, California. 2010: 12th Annual Kenmore Art Show jury accepted artist
Kenmore, WA.
Following college, I continued to paint for 2010: Edmonds Art Walk participating artist
myself and friends. Then, after moving to Salt Edmonds, WA.
Lake City in 1994, I was encouraged to present 2010: Guests Gallery 6th Annual International On-line
my work to some of Salt Lake’s fashionable art Competition award winner
Lilburn , GA.
galleries. My work was eagerly accepted.
2009: Lowell Art Works Show “Decay”
Lowell, WA.
Now a resident of Washington, I continue to
express myself artistically. My preferred 2009: 8th IA21 Juried Competition accepted artist
medium is watercolor, accented with San Diego, CA.
gouache, ink and color pencil. I also enjoy 2009: 11th Annual Kenmore Art Show jury accepted artist
pen and ink, and pencil drawing. I love a Kenmore, WA.
strong contrast between darks and lights. 2002: 4th Annual Kenmore Art Show jury accepted artist
Kenmore, WA.
My work reflects the love and admiration that I 2002: Youth Eastside Services
have for historic buildings. I am what some Bellevue, WA.
might call an old building “nut” and find 2001-2002: MK Design & Fine Art Gallery
nothing more awe inspiring than a building Woodinville, WA.
that has survived the ages. A dream come 2001: 3rd Annual Kenmore Art Show jury accepted artist
true trip to Rome in 2000 was a tremendous Kenmore, WA.
influence and is often a source of inspiration
2000-2001: Parklane Gallery
for my art. My goal is to share the beauty that I Kirkland, WA.
see by looking at things a little differently and
1997-1998: Arts of Utah Gallery
perhaps from a unique or unexpected Salt Lake City, Utah
perspective.
1997-1998: Second West Gallery
Salt Lake City, Utah