Barbra Vernon

Artist bio

Barbra is an abstract Colourist with 6 years experience of artwork but many years of being a seamstress and craft person in the performing arts sector. Painting came to barbra later in life where she realised that art would support her through some very turbulent times. She has a love of texture and is not afraid to show that in her paintings. Barbra loves to work with a palette knife to move and shape her art but also happy using a brush. She is most at home feeling the paint in her hands, manipulating it where it needs to go and giving life to her art. Her main mediums are acrylics and Impasto, but also enjoys dabbling in textiles, pastels and inks. Which ever medium Barbra uses, the love of colour is obvious. Her goal is to give the viewer an enjoyable experience through colour and texture as they peruse her art and experience that same joy as she does when creating it.

I create art because...

Art is a way of expressing my emotions and the space I reside in. It is almost a spiritual experience for me as my art is totally intuitive and unplanned. Art allows me to communicate through the colours and extensive use of textures in my work.

I am different to most artists because...

My work is completely intuitive, and I feel the 3d structures and paintings I create are uniquely different from much of the artworks around. Its not sculpture in that form, but sits on the brink of mixed media and abstract art. The compositions of my work evolves as Im progressing. That's when I start to see what colours and textures that need to be used.

When you look at my art, the thing I want you to feel is...

the same emotions I felt whilst I was creating it. I want my art to talk to you like a good friend, opening up your mind and causing thought. I want it to spread your horizons and question yourself. I want it to touch your heart.

The thing I most want to say to non-artists is...

Don't ever be discouraged about your art, have faith in yourself. Take aboard information that will help you progress and wear an invisible shield to protect you from any negativity. Use your uniqueness to give the world pleasure.

I believe art is an important part of our lives because...

Any image can take a person to a place that is private and intimate, as it is a way of communication. Doesn't matter whether it is dark or light art it is all art. Art can teach us so much about ourselves, opening up a world that we may have never experienced before. Art can bring people closer through the love of something common.

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