Art Matters — My Stuff

Experiencing art helps us process what we don't want to feel ❤❤❤

Barb Toland Featured Artist My Stuff

Hello — Hope life is going well for you! Life has been moving along here. I've almost gotten Becoming Visible: Frida completed. I've been tweaking on it here & there, and hope to reveal the completed piece soon.Those on my email list always get first looks & first dibs, so if you're not on it already, you can sign up here, and then keep an eye out for that. I'd like to say it will be by next Friday, the 25th (Which is also my birthday! Yes, it falls on Black Friday this year, but let's not read anything into that lol.) We...

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Sneek preview on how Nina's going...

Barb Toland My Stuff

I may have come on a bit strong last week, but since I was talking about Nina Simone & the powerful voice she had in the world, maybe just maybe she put a spell on me lol...

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This new body of work won't speak to you if...

Barb Toland My Stuff

How are things in your neck of the woods? I tend to vascillate between feeling pretty darn ok about my life, to what the heck is wrong with me????!!!!! You too? Such a relief to know I'm not the only one...

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The power of your voice matters...

Barb Toland My Stuff

Wow! First of all, I want to thank those of you who reached out after last week's post, and cheered me on as I start this new body of work. And even if you, I know there were many of you that quietly did so...

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Beginning a new body of work is always scary...

Barb Toland My Stuff

Hope you are having a lovely week. I know it's hard sometimes, but hopefully you are digging down deep and (even if sometimes grudgingly) walking your walk. We are only here for so many rotations around that glorious sun...

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