Art Matters

"Ode to Monet" encaustic piece

Barb Toland My Stuff

Some of you are aware that in addition to this pair of water lily paintings - I've also been diligently working on a 20" x 24" encaustic piece as an ode to Claude Monet's over 250 water lily paintings, AND it is headed to The Art Cellar gallery here in Greenville very soon...

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Two new water lily paintings

Barb Toland My Stuff

I've just recently completed two new paintings as an ode to Claude Monet, and his love of water lilies. The first painting was inspired by this one by Monet below. I absolutely love the weeping willow branches hanging down over the pond, and wanted to give them a try...

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Exploring shapes

Barb Toland Art Bites

Ok, so remember the Monet quote we talked about a few weeks ago? If not, let me refresh your memory...

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Impressionist artist Claude Monet

Barb Toland Featured Artist

Last week we talked about a quote by French artist, Claude Monet. In keeping with a Monet vibe, we're going to take things a step further and talk about his beautiful & prolific water lilies painting series...

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Monet says, forget what you see

Barb Toland Art Quotes

Today we're going to start things off with a quote by French artist Claude Monet, and how you can work his sage advice into what you make. OR if you're not the creative type - then it will still help you when observing the work of others, and while snapping photos with your phone...

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