by Barbara Downs | Sep 19, 2012
I live and work in Santa Cruz, California, on the northern tip of the Monterey Bay, and over the summer I was invited to participate in an upcoming show about the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. Thinking back to a previous heron piece I had done, I focused on...
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 | 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 | Dec 10, 2010
Apparently I was not finished with The Daily Bird. I’m donating a piece titled “The Daily Bird, Reconsidered”, to the Museum of Art and History, Santa Cruz, for their yearly gala fundraising event auction, Stars. The event is held on December 11...
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…
