by Barbara Downs | Jun 4, 2012
Another one of the large paintings… And here are some of my working materials…
by Barbara Downs | Jun 1, 2012
I know it’s been a while since I wrote anything on these pages, but it doesn’t mean I haven’t been busy. I have several projects, so it’s difficult to know where to start. It’ll take me some time to catch up here. But I’ll start...
by Barbara Downs | Apr 13, 2012
This weekend is the last chance to see the spectacular encaustic show at the Pajaro Valley Arts Council Gallery. This show, curated by Wendy Aiken and Daniella Woolf, is certainly a must-see. Hanging right there on the front wall is a piece by yours truly. This piece,...
by Barbara Downs | Mar 30, 2012
1. Wear pants like these (and brushing hair is optional): 2. Wear something that matches your painting (refer to these photos of Claire Thorson, Tom Maderos and I, next to our paintings today):
by Barbara Downs | Jan 31, 2012
What was I thinking yesterday when I wrote, regarding my new large-scale pieces, “This has been satisfying work”?!? That sounds lackluster and ambivalent. I need to recant that statement, and I would like to state… no… exclaim, “This is...
