PAINTING STUDIO CHAOS MAKES WAY FOR CREATIVITY, STORAGE AND STYLE

A fresh start - setting up my new painting studio.

As many of you know I had been working from my Long Island City apartment. It was a darling little studio (little being the operative word). It was two steps from my bed and it was taking over! I would literally step out of bed and into the studio. To economize my space I raised the bed and pushed my flat files under it. The down side was that since I used my bed as a surface I would have to clear it off before climbing in at night.  The work was too close. The space was too confining. So, I moved.

I am happy to say that I have taken my art full time. With the move comes an extra room that is my new studio.  Now, I actually have room to work, a closet to store supplies and a door that I can close.

Can't wait to show you the big reveal!

SPOT-ON ART WORLD PARODY

Comedian Amy Poehler channels Edith Head (American movie costume designer) in a spot-on art world parody in her latest Old Navy commercials. Here are the outtakes.

PREPARE TO BE AMAZED.....

Jenny Andersen:

Offerings

Rachel Feferman Gallery

June 28, 2014 - September 28, 2014

Blue Mountain Ritual Cup, 2012, wood fired stoneware by Jenny Andersen. Photo credit: Steve Sauer

Nothing could have prepared me for Jenny Andersen's "Offerings" exhibit at the Bainbridge Island Art Museum.

Jenny Andersen's haunting, sublime figures evoke a sense of mystery. Referencing Greek and Italian art, she blends the figure and the natural world. Graceful and psychologically complex animals emerge from the human form. Jenny plays between the internal and external worlds. Her surfaces are seductive and each sculpture possesses a peaceful quality as if wrapped in a dream. They wait patiently for you to approach to reveal their story. 

Go see for yourself!


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Summer on Bainbridge Island!

Can't think of a more beautiful place to spend summer than Bainbridge Island, it’s just a short ferry ride from Seattle. The ferry coming into Winslow - heaven!

On the Seattle-Bainbridge Island ferry coming into Winslow

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!

                         A Scattering of Hearts for Valentine's Day!

I’ve always had a love-hate relationship with New York City.  I find it both captivating and frustrating.  But New Yorker’s never disappoint.  

The other day I was walking along West 60^th Street going to the Time Warner Building for my afternoon cup of joe when I stumbled upon these hearts made from ice (something there is no shortage in NYC at the moment).  Many people stopped to take photos and to be amazed.  So, Happy Valentine’s my dear friends – may you find wonder and enjoyment today on Valentine’s Day and throughout the year! 

SNOW DAY - CELEBRATING THE BEAUTY OF SNOW

Blizzard Hercules hit the East Coast last night and today with howling winds and bitter cold. 

I have to admit that I love snow, at least while it is falling and covering everything in a blanket of white.  It muffles the traffic and transforms the city into a beautiful and romantic wonderland.

To celebrate the first snow storm of 2014, here are snow inspired paintings, from Peter Brueghel to Camille Pissarro. Do you have a favorite?  

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"The Hunters in the Snow", Peter Brueghel the Elder, 1565 Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna, Austria

"Winter Cardinals" Andrée Ruellan (1905-2006)

        "Road to Versailles at Louveciennes" (Snow Effect) Camille Pissarro,1869

"Night Snow at Kamara", Utagawa Hiroshige, 1833

HAPPY NEW YEAR to YOU

Hello and Happy New Year!

I hope you had a wonderful holiday with family and friends.

2013 has been rich with creativity and community, it has been an enjoyable and rewarding year. I want to thank you all for reading my studio blog. 2014 will be even better.

Thank you for your support.  Wishing you the best in the coming year!

Cheers,
Barbara