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A collection of writings about the adventures of becoming a painter. From the summer art show circuit to local art openings to why I choose to paint a given subject. I write about what I think will be of interest to fellow painters as well as clients. As with all things, humor is a key element.

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Barb's Blog - Mixed Media · 3W ago

Summertime and the Livin’s Art Shows

My schedule is set. That’s not to say I might try and squeeze in another show if one peeks my interest. But moderation is important. This year I will have my van and so transportation should be a little easier. … Continue reading →

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Barb's Blog - Mixed Media · 1M ago

Re-Inspired

No, I don’t think that’s really a word but I’m hoping it got your attention. The re-inspiration is an interesting turn of events. It’s about my Paintbrush Graphics business. I came up with the name back around 1995 after a … Continue reading →

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Barb's Blog - Mixed Media · 3M ago

Serendipity

I have too many things going on right now, it’s just the way it is. I realized when I was getting stressed out by it that I was doing it to myself. Yes, there are demands which I cannot control … Continue reading →

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Barb's Blog - Mixed Media · 4M ago

For Rick

This Holiday Season I worked very hard at making it joyous, well maybe not joyous, really I just tried hard for it not to forever become a sad time. Two weeks before Christmas my husband of 32 years passed away … Continue reading →

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Barb's Blog - Mixed Media · 5M ago

The Van Gogh Rule

For the last couple of years I’ve been working on figure drawing. You haven’t seen any examples because my progress has been very slow. My first figure drawing class was back in college. Last year I took a class with … Continue reading →

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Barb's Blog - Mixed Media · 6M ago

Giving Thanks

There is so much to be thankful for, I almost don’t know where to begin. First, always first, it is family. I am most grateful to have a big and wonderful family with all types of people making it a … Continue reading →

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Barb's Blog - Mixed Media · 6M ago

Still Learning from Mr. Havas

Whenever I am struggling with a painting, I reach for my art books. You know, those beautiful table top ones that are suppose to be for show. Not for me, they are my instructors. We all learn from those who … Continue reading →

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Barb's Blog - Mixed Media · 7M ago

Inspiration and Perspiration

Thomas Edison once said “Genius is one percent inspiration and ninety nine percent inspiration”. So now that I’ve got the inspiration part down it’s time for the hard work part, well almost. I am spending my last night on the … Continue reading →

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Barb's Blog - Mixed Media · 7M ago

One More Adventure

My car is all packed and I’ve made reservations for a hotel in Omaha, Nebraska. I’ve never been to Nebraska. Some may not find that an exciting destination, but I do. I have found that all these places have a … Continue reading →

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Barb's Blog - Mixed Media · 7M ago

Come Together

It’s the things that don’t make sense, or that I don’t understand that sit in the forefront of my brain the longest. Once I “get it”, that information settles in with the rest of the data; although I hesitate to … Continue reading →

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