Art Matters

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...

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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...

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This color is a hidden gem

Barb Toland Art Bites

Is it spelled 'gray'? Or is it 'grey'? It actually all depends on what part of the world you live in. Here in the U.S. we primarily use the former. I tend to lean towards the unusual & exotic, so I'm sticking with the latter...

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Growing your creative heART muscle 💪

Barb Toland Creative Sparks

Ohhhhhh the gifts of summertime! Poolside chats. Colorful beach umbrellas. Wearing flip flops. Burgers sizzling on the grill. A little chilled rosé. Vibrant flowers. Bright flashy swimsuits. You get the picture ;-) Summer's a kaleidoscope of sunshine & color for sure...

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Color makes art pop & sizzle

Barb Toland Art Bites

Today I thought I'd talk a little more about the science behind color. It's personally one of my favorite topics, and the more we understand its properties, the more we can make better color choices in everyday life, and in our creative pursuits...

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