by Barbara Downs | Feb 18, 2011
After my friend wandered past my open studio door and smelled that distinct smell of oil paint, she asked on Facebook if I’d done some good paintings that day. No, I did not have such luck, and I publicly admitted it on Facebook. In fact, I’d had a...
by Barbara Downs | Feb 11, 2011
Here it is, my studio couch. It’s humble, paint-spattered, and very comfortable. I got to thinking about my couch when my new studio neighbors, both sculptors, commented on how my studio looks like a ‘painter’s studio’ because of the couch. At...
by Barbara Downs | Feb 10, 2011
New show, up now: Figuratively Speaking, a group show of figurative work at the Davenport Gallery February 7-27, 2011 Artists Reception this Saturday, February 12, 3-6pm Here are a few of my paintings included in the show: The Vision Test, oil on canvas, 60" x...
