by Barbara Downs | Oct 2, 2015
On the eve of Open Studios (tomorrow and Sunday! 11am-5pm!), I’m thinking about my work that’s hanging in my studio and what all the connecting threads are from one series to another. With that in mind, here is the statement that I wrote for a recent...
by Barbara Downs | Sep 28, 2015
RR Jones photographed some of my work the other day, both new pieces as well as older drawings that I had never had photographed. Here is Ron, photographing something new, amidst the drawings now hanging for Open Studios. And here are a few of the photographs he...
by Barbara Downs | Nov 7, 2013
I finally have my studio back in some sort of working order after Open Studios. I’d like to thank everyone who visited me during that weekend. I truly appreciate the conversations, comments, and questions. In case you thought you saw the natural state of my...
by Barbara Downs | Aug 16, 2013
I am fortunate to be working in a warehouse complex with a wonderful group of artists and craftspersons. This year, we have eleven artists participating in the Santa Cruz County Open Studios, showing a wide variety of artwork. We’ll all be open on October 5 and...
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…
