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Watercolor and colored pencil
11”x14” framed to 12”x16”
Artist Statement:
“Growing up in the 1980's and 90's, The Strawberry Shortcake Dolls were permanent residents in my sisters' room. I was so intrigued by these dolls and I found myself sneaking into their bedroom to try and study the dolls closer. These toys had a very strong fruity scent that matched the toys name. The smell was part of the deal and good luck trying to escape it. It permeated the carpet and walls of their bedroom for years. Let's just say they always knew when I was snooping around because my clothes smelled like Shortcake! Every now and again when I experience that aroma in the air it brings me back to those days and those dolls. Magic!”
Darren Vorel is a multi-medium artist and creative director living and working in Los Angeles, California. Deeply rooted in both the visual arts and music scenes, his work spans traditional and contemporary art. Darren's paintings have been exhibited at the prestigious La Luz de Jesus Gallery in Los Angeles and Seventh Corner Gallery in Chicago, as well as on the road with major traveling exhibitions, including the final NOFX tour (2024), Riot Fest (2024), and the When We Were Young Festival in Las Vegas (2023).
Watercolor and colored pencil
11”x14” framed to 12”x16”
Artist Statement:
“Growing up in the 1980's and 90's, The Strawberry Shortcake Dolls were permanent residents in my sisters' room. I was so intrigued by these dolls and I found myself sneaking into their bedroom to try and study the dolls closer. These toys had a very strong fruity scent that matched the toys name. The smell was part of the deal and good luck trying to escape it. It permeated the carpet and walls of their bedroom for years. Let's just say they always knew when I was snooping around because my clothes smelled like Shortcake! Every now and again when I experience that aroma in the air it brings me back to those days and those dolls. Magic!”
Darren Vorel is a multi-medium artist and creative director living and working in Los Angeles, California. Deeply rooted in both the visual arts and music scenes, his work spans traditional and contemporary art. Darren's paintings have been exhibited at the prestigious La Luz de Jesus Gallery in Los Angeles and Seventh Corner Gallery in Chicago, as well as on the road with major traveling exhibitions, including the final NOFX tour (2024), Riot Fest (2024), and the When We Were Young Festival in Las Vegas (2023).