Bitter Darlings® is an art brand founded by self-taught multidisciplinary artist Zarinah Dennis. Through expressive artwork and art-driven athleisure, the brand celebrates the power and presence of women, femme identifying, and non-binary individuals bringing art to life through meaningful representation and wellness.. More than a brand, Bitter Darlings® is a canvas for empowerment and is designed to inspire confidence and encourage unapologetic self-prioritization.
ARTIST RESIDENCY
Selected for the prestigious Château d’Orquevaux Artists & Writers Residency in Champagne-Ardenne, France, a highly competitive international program accepting approximately 20% of applicants. Recognized as one of the world's 10 most beautiful artist residencies, the historic château provides an immersive setting for artistic exploration, creative development, and collaboration with artists from around the world. Awarded the Denis Diderot Grant in conjunction with the two-week residency, marking a significant milestone in Bitter Darlings®' international artistic journey.
COLLABORATIONS
MCM × BITTER DARLINGS®
BESPOKE CUSTOMIZATION • LUXURY RETAIL • LIVE ART EXPERIENCE
Bitter Darlings® partnered with MCM for an exclusive evening celebrating VIP clientele through bespoke customization. Guests were invited to personalize select MCM pieces with Bitter Darlings® artwork, creating one-of-a-kind expressions of personal style within a luxury retail environment.
YES! DEFINITELY × BITTER DARLINGS®
ART LICENSING • PRODUCT COLLABORATION • INTERNATIONAL
A licensed art collaboration bringing original Bitter Darlings® artwork to Yes! Definitely’s reusable bottles, available across the Cape and other provinces in South Africa, as well as through select UK retailers.
ART
Women, especially those from underrepresented communities, are at the heart of Bitter Darlings®.
Through my paintings, I celebrate the diversity, strength, beauty, and individuality of women while creating greater visibility and representation. Each work is an invitation to see women beyond stereotypes and embrace the complexity of who we are.
ART × ATHLEISURE
ART THAT MOVES WITH YOU
Delivering artful sophistication to athleisure through original Bitter Darlings® artwork designed to inspire confidence and pride.
The collection celebrates the connection between physical movement, emotional well-being, and self-love, encouraging an active lifestyle while making space for individuality.
BRAND PHILOSOPHY
NEVER BROKEN HEARTED®
Bitter Darlings® is rooted in the belief that life exists in contrasts: strength and vulnerability, discipline and freedom, challenge and triumph. As an eternal optimist, I believe there is always a silver lining, even in adversity. The name Bitter Darlings reflects this duality, much like yin and yang: a reminder that even difficult experiences can hold beauty, growth, and the power to rise stronger.
At the heart of the brand is “Never Broken Hearted.” It represents self preservation, inner strength, and the belief that no one should have the power to define your happiness. True power comes from within, from how you carry yourself, care for yourself, and choose to keep moving forward.
SELECTED EXHIBITIONS
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Woman Made Gallery, Chicago, IL. November - December 2026,
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Château d’Orquevaux Artist Residency, France, October - November, 2026
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Emma Darnell Museum. Atlanta, GA. March-April 2025
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Artful Walls Gallery. Harlem, NY. March-April 2025
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Artist Spotlight Winner. The Scene Art Gallery. Alpharetta, GA. September-October 2024
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Souls Ablaze. Atlanta, GA. April-June 2024
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Atlantic Gallery. New York, NY. March-April 2024
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Fulton County Arts. Atlanta, GA. February-March 2024
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Bed-Stuy Art House. Brooklyn, NY. September 2023
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Chelsea Market Gallery. New York, NY.. June 2023
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The Scene Art Gallery. Alpharetta, GA. May 2023- December 2024
PRESS & FEATURES
 Atlanta CW |  The Culture Candy |  Canvas Rebel |  Risk, Reward, & Life |
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ABOUT ZARINAH DENNIS
As a self taught artist and mother of two, my journey into entrepreneurship began as a personal healing process. What started as creating art to manage emotional stress evolved into a calling to build something meaningful, rooted in creativity, self love, and wellness.
I hold a Master of Science in Education in Instructional Technology, a background that strengthened my ability to connect, uplift, and inspire. My passion for health and well being eventually led me to merge my artistic vision with the empowerment I found through fitness, resulting in an art driven athleisure collection that celebrates self love, healing, and movement.
Whether on your walls or in your wardrobe, Bitter Darlings® brings art to life in a way that moves with you physically, emotionally, and spiritually. It is a canvas to inspire confidence, spark joy, and encourage people to prioritize themselves unapologetically.