Art Matters
Gertrude Stein on living life creatively, and a stroll thru Père Lachaise cemetery in Paris
Barb Toland Art Quotes
Gertrude Stein, a well-known writer who lived in Paris for many years, was admired by many -- including the likes of Pablo Picasso & Ernest Hemingway, among many others. In addition to her writing, she is also remembered for the extraordinary "salons" she hosted in her Paris home...
Who are you? Take time to look around 👓
Barb Toland Creative Sparks
Most of us have our favorite time of year, what's yours? Whatever it is, embrace it ... because it's authentically & completely you...
A negative perspective can be a good thing ;-)
Barb Toland Art Bites
Looking & seeing are two very different things. And when it comes to art there's a concept we're going to talk about today that will help you see things differently & actually more completely. A way of seeing that will improve your ability to look at life thru a more creative & artistic lens...
A deep dive into the creation of the "Gargoyles of Notre Dame" watercolor + encaustic collection
Barb Toland My Stuff
Recently I've been creating a lot of art that combines my love of watercolor + my love of encaustic...
Everything you always wanted to know about encaustic, but were afraid to ask ;-)
Barb Toland Art Bites
So here's the thing, to many of you the art medium of encaustic is totally unfamiliar territory -- or at best you have a vague understanding of what it is. And for those who do know what it is, well you may see it as unusual, or maybe even a bit exotic or quirky...