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...
by Barbara Downs | Jan 31, 2011
This excerpt is from Colum McCann’s discussion that is printed at the end of his novel, Let The Great World Spin. Wonderful book, by the way. I enjoyed his discussion as much as I enjoyed the book. He said it as well as I can. Actually, he said it better,...
by Barbara Downs | Jan 12, 2011
I neglected to post photos from my show at Monterey Peninsula College before the holidays, so I have some catching up to do. Here I am, breathing deeply in front of two of my canvases, preparing for the artists’ talk. It was a beautiful show, and many thanks to...
by Barbara Downs | Jan 10, 2011
I haven’t posted for a while, have I? It’s a new year, and with that new year I have some changes afloat. But, first, a happy new year to one and all! In the waning days of 2010, I had the fortunate experience of being offered a wonderful studio, and so...
