by Barbara Downs | Oct 5, 2010
Open Studios is here again! I will be demonstrating encaustic throughout the day, and I always enjoy discussing any and all of my work with visitors. Am I ready? No, but I will be by Saturday. Here’s what my studio looked like at the end of the day today. As you...
by Barbara Downs | Sep 30, 2010
Once a week, more or less, Tom Maderos, Claire Thorson and I hire a model for drawing and painting in my studio. Lately, Claire and I have been drawing together during these sessions. I don’t mean in the same room…I mean we’re drawing on the same...
by Barbara Downs | Sep 30, 2010
Here’s the official postcard for the show. If you’re in town, please join us for our First Friday reception, October 1, 6:00-8:30pm.
by Barbara Downs | Sep 20, 2010
Another upcoming show, this time with my two painting partners, Claire Thorson and Tom Maderos. We’ve been painting together for several years, working from the model. This is our first time showing these paintings together. The show will be at Michaelangelo...
by Barbara Downs | Sep 19, 2010
I’ve been drawing. I’ve been painting too, but I try to always find some time for drawing. Here are a few of my recent favorites. All are around 20″ x 30″. Untitled Drawing (Seated Woman), Chalk Pastel/Acrylic on Paper, 27.5" x 20",...
