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Q: What is it about soft pastel that you find so intriguing that you use it...
Some of Barbara’s pastels A: For starters it’s the medium that I fell in love with many years ago. I recently read this article online, “What is Pastel?” by Mike Mahon, and will quote it because it...
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Q: In light of the realities you discussed last week (see blog post of Aug....
A favorite book A: In essence it’s that I have always worked much harder for love than for money. I absolutely love my work, my creative process, and my chosen life. I have experienced much tragedy...
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Q: At the end of last Saturday’s (September 28th) post you mentioned...
Waiting for the Perahera to start, Kandy, Sri Lanka Mending an elephant’s headdress, Kandy, Sri Lanka Preparations – planning what to do in case an elephant charges Flame throwers watching a man...
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Q: How would you describe your personal artistic style?
Barbara’a pastels A: Regardless of what medium I am using, I am first and foremost a colorist. Everything I create is vibrant with color. The Navy taught me to be organized, goal-oriented and...
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Pearls from artists* # 79
Negombo, Sri Lanka * an ongoing series of quotations – mostly from artists, to artists – that offers wisdom, inspiration, and advice for the sometimes lonely road we are on. “What’s to say? Great...
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Pearls from artists* # 80
New York, NY * an ongoing series of quotations – mostly from artists, to artists – that offers wisdom, inspiration, and advice for the sometimes lonely road we are on. Whatever teaches us to talk to...
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Q: I just got home from my first painting experience… three hours and I am...
Barbara’s studio A: The short answer is that I absolutely love making art in my studio and on the best days I barely even notice time going by! Admittedly, it’s a hard road. Pursuing life as an...
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Q: Do you have any advice for a young painter or someone just starting out as...
Studio A: As artists each of us has at least two important responsibilities: to express things we are feeling for which there are no adequate words and to communicate to a select few people, who...
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Pearls from artists* # 97
“No Cure for Insomnia,” pastel on sandpaper, 58″ x 38″ * an ongoing series of quotations – mostly from artists, to artists – that offers wisdom, inspiration, and advice for the sometimes lonely road...
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Q: You have been a working artist for nearly thirty years. Considering your...
Barbara’s studio A: With very few exceptions, I generally love all of my paintings equally. I do not hate any of them. Each was the best I could make at that particular stage in my development as an...
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Pearls from artists* # 118
Monet’s garden * an ongoing series of quotations – mostly from artists, to artists – that offers wisdom, inspiration, and advice for the sometimes lonely road we are on. MONET’S “WATERLILIES” (for Bill...
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Pearls from artists* # 121
Sri Lanka * an ongoing series of quotations – mostly from artists, to artists – that offers wisdom, inspiration, and advice for the sometimes lonely road we are on. Artists, when they are absorbed in...
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Q: All artists go through periods when they wonder what it’s all for. What do...
Barbara’s studio A: Fortunately, that doesn’t happen very often. I love and enjoy all the varied facets involved in being an artist, even (usually) the business aspects, which are just another puzzle...
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Pearls from artists* # 246
“Offering,” soft pastel on sandpaper, 20″ x 26″ * an ongoing series of quotations – mostly from artists, to artists – that offers wisdom, inspiration, and advice for the sometimes lonely road we are...
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Pearls from artists* # 257
“Blind Faith,” 38″ x 58,” soft pastel on sandpaper * an ongoing series of quotations – mostly from artists, to artists – that offers wisdom, inspiration, and advice for the sometimes lonely road we are...
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Pearls from artists* # 272
Barbara’s studio * an ongoing series of quotations – mostly from artists, to artists – that offers wisdom, inspiration, and advice for the sometimes lonely road we are on. One important distinction...
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Q: For many artists the hardest thing is getting to work in the morning. Do...
Entering Barbara’s studio A: That has rarely been a problem because I love to work. The highlight of my day is time spent in the studio. After arriving, I begin working immediately or I read about...
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Pearls from artists* # 316
Central Park, NYC *an ongoing series of quotations – mostly from artists, to artists – that offers wisdom, inspiration, and advice for the sometimes lonely road we are on. Works of art are of an...
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Pearls from artists* # 317
Fifth Avenue *an ongoing series of quotations – mostly from artists, to artists – that offers wisdom, inspiration, and advice for the sometimes lonely road we are on. But everything that may some day...
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Q: What advice would you give to a young artist with potential?
Barbara’s studio (since April 1997) A: I last answered this question in my blog more than ten years ago and I would say similar things now to what I said then. Be sure that you love your process...
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