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 | 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 | Nov 20, 2010
Thank you Rubars Stretchers! (Oakland, CA). They aren’t all mine. But nine of them are!
by Barbara Downs | Oct 17, 2010
Open Studios is an exciting and confusing time. I’ve now spent 3 days, with one more to go, talking to people about my work. It’s exciting because, of course, it’s great when people connect with the work. Who wouldn’t like that? I have had some...
by Barbara Downs | Oct 14, 2010
I have one more weekend of Open Studios. If you’re in the area, stop by! Saturday, October 16 and Sunday, October 17, 10am-5pm. Here are some photos from last weekend. You’ll note that my studio is clean…
