These shows are so much work but I am glad I did it. I feel full of hope from the experience.  works © CarolBarber 2016-2017.

I am working on some new paintings on paper to sell at affordable prices. They look fabulous in the big white mats I ordered. Looking forward to seeing them all together at the Crozet Arts and Crafts Festival.

I have been trying hard to have my paint nights have elements of choice and individual creativity. I am really enjoying this and I am proud and delighted by what the participants are doing. I have started leading a wine and paint Read more…

Excited to have a new work in 2017. I usually don’t glue down as I work but leave the process open to changes. This one I committed from the first mark and reacted to it. Maybe it’s better that way, Read more…

I bought a pad of canvas sheets and have been experimenting with collaging them on a stretched canvas. This work went through a lot of transformations but I am happy with the end result. I love how you experience the texture Read more…

My 100 day sketchbook project ended on a strong streak which was really satisfying. I am anxious to get some of the ideas from the project on to canvas. But I am wondering if it will take 100 attempts to Read more…

I am currently on day 84 of my 100 day sketchbook project. It is almost laughable to look back and think that on any one day that I had everything figured out and that it was going to stay that Read more…

For some reason I find it hard to write an artist statement. One hopeful outcome of the 100 day project will be that I solidify my direction. I am drawing or painting an abstract beside a face in my sketchbook everyday. I Read more…

100 days of faces and abstracts side by side. Follow me on Instagram at carolbarberart.