by Barbara Downs | Nov 3, 2016
My sculpture that is in Art in the Arboretum: Color (see my previous post) started life as a wall sculpture, as photographed here. Now installed outdoors and low to the ground in a garden setting, it’s a different sort of sculpture entirely. It’s dramatic...
by Barbara Downs | Nov 2, 2016
I am thrilled to be included in the current exhibit at the UCSC Arboretum, Art in the Arboretum: Color. It’s a beautiful exhibit in a gorgeous setting. I love the experience of spying a sculpture off in the distance through the foliage, and, as I walk towards...
by Barbara Downs | May 11, 2014
Because today is mother’s day, I’ll post photos of some of the pieces recently completed or in progress in my studio right now. I’m still working on images of babies and children, as I did last year with this encaustic series, In Memory of Childhood....
by Barbara Downs | Oct 28, 2012
This photo of my studio floor caught my eye because of the geometry of the composition and the colors. This is part of the limited palette I’m using in my newest paintings, which can be seen on my website, here. This askew composition appeals to me; it’s...
by Barbara Downs | Mar 3, 2011
My friend and fellow artist Susana Arias took this photo of me as we were talking. I happened to be positioned directly in front of a new canvas awaiting paint. So what does one do with a big, blank canvas? This one quickly turned into this painting. Please note that...
