Fine Art and Photography by Darlene Regnier

"I was born in Omaha, Nebraska on the November evening of the 9th. We lived in a modest suburban home. A white cottage that resembled a cracker box and housed six children, a devoted and spiritual mother and an alcoholic father. I am the child that made the dreams of going to college become a reality, at a young age.

Receiving a fine arts scholarship, from a small catholic college, I went on to earn a bachelor's degree in fine art and education. I have taken many graduate courses and professional workshops since. But, nothing has influenced me as much as my family.

My grandmother was a southern lady from Shreveport, Louisiana and had more character than I have ever seen in ten persons added together. My grandfather was of Irish decent and he was a graceful, quiet and spiritual man, open to different paths of learning. I remember then both playing their Oboe and Bass Clarinet on Sunday nights and I loved to hear them talk of my ancestors and their past. My mother was another great influence. She was a woman with pride and grace that helped me to develop into the spiritual person I am today"​

Most of the artwork produced by D. Regnier is related to mysticism in the past and present and not only deals with human spiritual and social issues, but, also with beliefs and rituals. These beliefs and rituals are representative of death, life, the occult and faith. Regnier is an educated artist (originally from Omaha, Nebraska) residing now Kansas. She has belonged to several distinguished galleries, such as: The Collective Gallery in Topeka, Kansas and The Thirteenth Street Gallery in Omaha, Nebraska. She has fine artwork owned by Northwestern Bell, Saint Joseph Mental and Geriatric Centers, College of Saint Mary in Omaha, and Clarkson Hospital, etc. She has also worked with the Bemis Foundation in Omaha Nebraska for corporate sales. Besides the sales of her fine artwork, Ms. Regnier is an art educator. She also takes commissions for illustrations, faux painting and portraiture.