After moving to Arizona and meeting some wonderful artists, I wanted to paint my interpretation of the extraordinary Southwestern antiquities and treasures in watercolors. I was, and still am, truly amazed that collectors enjoy my art and want to display in their homes. There is no nicer compliment. Thursday, December 20, 2012. Holiday Wishes for all of my family and friends. This is my 2012 Christmas Tree. Tuesday, March 20, 2012. Wednesday, December 21, 2011.

I have shared my enthusiasm for art with my students during my teaching years and when we owned an art gallery in Idaho. My love for painting has taken me to Europe, Asia, Mexico and western United States. I am a watercolorist first, but my move to Arizona influenced both my style and media when I became a serious oil painter. These paintings now reflect the brilliant colors of the Southwest. Monday, May 25, 2015. Saturday, December 31, 2011. Size of this painting is 14 x 16 unframed.

I live Hastings Australia a seaside town in Victoria. I have been painting in watercolour for quite some time now. I first started painting in 2004. I also have other crafts like Bobbin Lace and Tatting which are among quite a few other crafts that I do. Please enjoy your visit and comment if you would like to Joy. To my DH Bernard,. Another day without you, the day times not so bad,. Another lonely night, I sit here with my memories of the happy times we had.

Tuesday, October 12, 2010. Enjoyed a recent trip to the pumpkin patch! See a digital art rendering of the pumpkin trio photo by clicking here. com plein air painting pumpkin patch fall autum. Tuesday, June 8, 2010. Maximizing Your Art Workshop Experience - New EE Article. I hope you find it informative.

I finally retired, so I just had to begin painting. Pastels quickly became my favorite medium. It has been loads of fun. Drop by to see what I am working on. Wednesday, August 3, 2011. When my friend asked for a commission painting for her husband, I should have predicted that it would be another iris painting as he loves them too. Monday, September 20, 2010. Wednesday, March 10, 2010. There is something magical about the morning light in the desert.

Wednesday, March 31, 2010. This Mixed Media work is an Acrylic painted. Background, with various papers in the foreground. Tuesday, March 30, 2010. Trio of Mixed Media Paintings. Tree of Life - Found objects and paint. This is a combination of palm debris from our yard, and. 11 x 14 Mixed media. The background is Chinese papers,. With Acrylic paints in foreground. Friday, October 3, 2008.

Barb and Charlie Paintings and Photography. Barbara paints primarily from reference photos which she, her husband and friends have taken. Her focus when approaching a new painting is to capture the mood which inspired the photo or still life set up in her studio. Monday, January 31, 2011. Barb and Charlie Paintings and Photography. Sunday, August 15, 2010. Barb and Charlie Paintings and Photography. Barb and Charlie Paintings and Photography. Saturday, May 29, 2010. Tuesday, April 20, 2010.

Thursday, July 28, 2011. Wednesday, June 29, 2011. I just finished this for a project on my online watercolor group WCW. The reference photo was given to me from C. Clements who graciously gave me permission to use it. In hindsite, I wished I had changed the composition to show more of the side of the building to give it more perspective. Wednesday, June 22, 2011.

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