[Beowulf9]

The intense observation to reality and detail in these paintings forces the viewer to contemplate the mysteries of nature. This observation binds us to these forms, making us look closer at what we neglected to see all along, guiding us to be more fully engaged with life on earth, not merely passing by, making us, perhaps, like Mary Oliver, a little crazy over “the wonder of it.”

This “noticing” began when Barber was a child in Long Island, N.Y. Behind her house were woods and a creek.

“The beauty of this inspired me,” she says.

Now living in Arizona, she is equally inspired by the landscape here.

Barber’s work has been featured in American Art Collector magazine. She is a member of International Guild of Realism. She has been in several juried shows throughout the United States. Her works are shown locally at Emerson Art Gallery and 9th Gallery. She also has items for sale on zazzle.com.

Access the online exhibit at st-anthony.net. Click on “adults,” then “social connections” then “arts council.”

[Migraine]

Now that’s a nice, welcome break from the usual nonsense in the news!

[boxlunch]

Beautiful! Do you know what medium she uses? It looks more like colored pencil or watercolor, but maybe something else. Didn’t see that information in the article.