Not only do I love the work of fellow local artist, Barbara Paanakker (and her fun personality), but we both are represented by Love Art! Gallery and I have one of her lovely pieces hanging in my hallway, just outside my studio ~ we caught up last week at the gallery.
Barbara & I at Love Art! Gallery, Portland Oregon ~ First Friday, April 1, 2011
with Barbara's paintings on the wall in the background
above: Full Moon, by Barbara Paanakker, a sold piece
Barbara's Words
Painting is a passion for me. The world around us is very colorful and bright if you look in the right direction. After always doodling around with colored pencils and markers as a kid, I started painting 10 years ago. A private teacher taught me how to put my everlasting inspirational ideas on canvas. Life has been good ever since. All my paintings happen in the process of painting, therefore they all are very different and unique, one of a kind! If you own one of my paintings you know that the passion is in the painting and it will make your live more colorful. Enjoy!
above: Morning Dreams, by Barbara PaanakkerBarbara likes to create her frequently abstract paintings on smooth wood panels or canvas ~ often including everyday found objects such as metal washers and things she finds while out walking or jogging.
I love the rich texture and deep tones in Barbara's work ~ the intricacies and the free-flowing compositions. She shared with me that often her pieces may mean one thing to one person, then something completely different to another ~ depending upon what the viewer "sees" within the shapes and colors.
Her pieces are finished with a rich glossy varnish, giving them an almost glass-like look and feel. The beautiful painting hanging in my home, Elephant Exhibit, has started a lot of interesting conversations, and I delight in it's richness and smoothness.
Thank you Barbara, for doing the lovely and inspirational work that you do!
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Have a creative and sunny weekend, Love & Sincerely, Katie
Wow, taking a look at her paintings, I have to say amazing. While your paintings speak to me on a deep level, hers speak on a different one. Yours address the beauty found in my family, hers in my world. Love! Thanks for sharing!
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