Contemporary Abstract Artist – www.barbaramosher.com & www.art-in-living.com
There is a group of over 700 artists, of all disciplines, living on an island in the Salish Sea (Puget Sound) that had a party. The name of the group is called the Island Bohemians, and we had the Bohemian Ball. It was festive and fun. The costume party and contest was what only artists [...]
Being an artist is not only creating art, but marketing, packing, shipping, and tending to social media, among many other responsibilities. Today was photo shoot day. A wonderful photographer, Greg Roebuck, who has done some fantastic photos for Snowboarding Magazine, spent the better part of an afternoon with me and my paintings. I haven't seen [...]
I often struggle with the expectations that an artist have a body of work that is recognizably their "signature" style. Part of what I love about being an artist is the creativity to be unique and let myself explore and be free. The art world does not always favor this course of creativity...at least in [...]
When I paint or create a sculpture, I am not sure I would be able to stay focused if I had a human studio assistant. 🙂 Chevy, my dachshund, is great support and I'll call her the best studio assistant! (Chevy is probably curious why I dance, with my paint brush in hand while wearing [...]
I have to say, I have a really cool view from my studio. The sound of the wind gently moving the branches is beautiful to hear. I feel so fortunate to see it everyday.
In reality I am a thriving,recognized artist, living her dream. I have had plenty of acceptances, awards and applause. So don't feel sorry for me, today I received a "Dear John" letter. In the art world that means a nice rejection letter for a submission to a show. A thanks, but no-thanks. It goes with [...]
I sit in my studio this evening and the air is howling and the sound of rain drops are faint with the sound of wind. I usually have music generously playing while I paint. Not tonight. I like the sound of nature. I hear the whisper of an idea.
It is that time of year that is busy for most, and getting in the studio to paint or sculpt is a challenge. I think those that consider themselves artists', are always creating in one way or another...it is just in our blood. 😉 I purchased a wreath from the local 8th grade class as [...]
I paint large canvases and I do not have a separate studio, so my studio is my garage. Since I live in the Pacific Northwest, on an island, many months of the year my "studio" gets too cold to really be able to paint. In the past I have succumbed to doing smaller works in [...]
For the creatives on your gift list, I have compiled a few extraordinary items that will thrill your artist. Any one of them (or all if you are inclined ) will give Santa a lot of points this holiday season. (For those on a more limited budget visit my list of affordable gifts for artist’s [...]