atlanta based artist

Anita Darling was born in the summer of 1980 in Ft. Polk Louisiana. Growing up, she traveled the United States with her family, and along the way collected inspiration for each of her works and series developments. Her original schooling followed the course of commercial design through The Art Institute of Pittsburgh. When she came upon an opportunity to shift career and education, Darling found artistic license in the provision of artwork to the hospitality industry, which gave way to opening her own art studio in April of 2017. Having her own space to create and be immersed in inspiration, Darling gained extensive experience in a wide range of media, including an affinity for large scale plaster work as well as large scale ink work. Her range of creative capabilities, and desire for new avenues of expression, have manifested in a variety of unique projects - from mixed media commissions for the Ritz Carlton, to empowering nude figure illustrations, to illustrations and publishing a children's book.

The fall edition of Atlanta Magazine 2019 featured Darling's artwork for the Modern Style Show House that arrived on shelves far and wide. To further extend her reach, Atlanta Home Magazine then requested an interview and published a full page on Darling in the Winter edition of 2021. Darling's works can be found in many hospitality spaces including Alta Clearwater in Florida, Midtown Union in Atlanta, Denver General in Colorado, Waldorf Astoria in Orlando, Ritz Carlton in Naples and many more. 

Darling's interests are in the process of life and repetitive patterns in nature. Her distinct style merges abstract detail with real life flora and fauna. Her work showcases her ability to let line, shape, and texture create timeless

rhythm that abstractly mimics the beauty one finds in the outdoors, either wild or refined.