02/28/2008 14:39:14

Hi Barbara.  Awesome work..  the colors are soooo vivid!! I love it. Gonna take another look!!!  Thanks for sharing

02/28/2008 00:12:26

Once realism is left behind, as I think you and I have partially done, the question of how to represent the images becomes an issue. It comes from imaginary landscape work.  For me, I have used a sculptural approach to formalize my work.  I am trying to work more from the experience of color itself.  Others tend to go painterly and use an impressionistic touch.  Some use dreams and the surreal.  These two images in your gallery here are limited palettes, that convey a heavy mood. 

How would you say you mostly tend to the issue of rendering this imaginary world of paintings?  Are you living into the image as if you were there?  Or are you using the compositions to create depth? Or something else....I am working these issues out myself just now.

02/26/2008 10:09:38

Barbara,  Thanks for your kind words,  this is a new site for me so I am still working through it...its great because I am meeting and seeing some great artists and art...keep up the great work, Pat

02/24/2008 20:44:22

Hello Barbara.  I just wanted to thank you for the compliments.  Your paintings are great, I especially love your use of color.  You have a very "cool" palette, that to me, seems to suggest crisp cool expanses.  I am sure you have plenty of inspiration in WA.  Thanks again, and keep up the good work!

Kevin 

02/22/2008 17:12:21

Barbara:

Thanks for your comments and time at my gallery.  It is interesting to see your work.  Some of my favorites include Rainbow Shore, Zandar Peaks, and Whisper of the Vines.  I like the composition, as much as the colors.  They have a balance, and seem complete in their statement.  I also like the thematic openness of your work.  Some of it reminds me of New Mexico.

Do you notify everyone when you post a new image?

Robert 

 

02/22/2008 14:25:24

Hi, I just wrote you a message but it wouldnt let me send it because it said your message folder was full! (I didnt want to post this on your guestbook section). I had asked if you thought it made sense to only show one subject matter in a gallery, say Landscapes for example (you and I both do that mostly) but then just now I posted 2 still life paintings from classes I teach. Should I take them off? Your gallery is all landscapes aside from your 2 people but even they are set in landscape backgrounds so they fit in.. just wanted your opinion. I may blog this topic!

Robin

02/20/2008 14:25:43

Hi Barbara, I was surprised you werent already on my friends list because I remember visiting your gallery and feeling connected to your artwork. I think one day I need to go to Washington state just to visit some of the big old trees first hand!

Robin

02/13/2008 08:53:10

Hi Barbara, thank you so much for writing such a detailed letter of your experiences in art marketing and shows.  It was helpful to me to hear your experiences and also to be able to relate to them, as I have had similar ones.  i haven't been on for a couple of days so sorry for the delay in responding.  i'll have to check the forums for your subject on marketing...I have always just concentrated on local shows but would like to venture out a little and do more retail like you.

 Kara