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Artist Statement:
"Art is an integral part of my
life which reveals itself in
many forms and media. I enjoy
creating many forms of visual
art, using a variety of media:
oils, acrylics, watercolors,
pastels, pen and inks,
silverpoint, and enjoy doing
photography, music, creative
writing, journalism and
poetry. My subject matter is
not limited. Art reflects my
life...perhaps it IS my life.
I find inspiration
everywhere--in nature, in
people's faces, in design,
dreams, visions, thoughts and
in the spirit. My conception
of Paradise is that it will be
a place where artists will be
free to do art without limit.
Art is my way of getting
closer to the Creator."
Barnes online gallery is at:
www.kathrynbarnes.com which
lists a calendar, galleries by
subject
matter, an order form, a bio,
artist statement, stories, a
poem, and links.
"I like meeting the public at
art shows and I still believe
in art for arts sake." states
Kathryn.
All artwork is under copyright
law and may not be reproduced
or used without the express
written permission of the
artist.
© Kathryn A. Barnes, Artist,
all rights reserved
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Artist Exhibitions:
Present Exhibitions:
Online gallery:
http://www.kathrynbarnes.com*
Past exhibitions include:
Open Door Gallery, "In the
Spirit" exhibit, Barnes
artwork was featured in the
Sturgis Journal news.
Battle Creek Art Center,
Battle Creek,MI: December's
Holly Mart
South Bend Art Center
*Banned artwork made
international news. (visit the
artist'...
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Artist Galleries:
Online gallery of the fine art
of Kathryn Barnes:
http://www.kathrynbarnes.com
Davidson Art Gallery, Battle
Creek, Michigan to August 2011
Battle Creek Art Center-
presently 1 artwork displayed
PAAWM.org exhibits
April-July 2011: Branch County
Library, Coldwater, Michigan
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Artist Reviews:
Critiques of Ms. Barnes
artwork:
"ambitious"
"masterful"
"highly creative"
"challenging"
"inspiring"
"interesting and unique"
"Prolific"
Most recently, Ms.Barnes oil
painting, "The Crucifixion"
was featured in the Sturgis
Journal newspaper, as
representative of the artwork
in the "In the Spirit" exhibit
of June 2003.
The Painting, "The Dancers"
which was ...
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Collections:
The artist's work is in
private collections throughout
the world. Non reproduced
originals are in the
collection of a Doctor as well
as others in the USA, Germany,
Japan, Switzerland, and other
countries. Some of her art is
presently at the Stones Throw
Gallery in Tekonsha, Michigan
and the ...
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Commissions:
Andrew S. Two Paintings,
media: oils. (In process)One
finished: "Midstream
Remembrance" 2004
Paintcreek Press Cover
illustrations for "Eagle from
the Dawn" "Summer of the Bear"
and co-illustrator, media:
acrylics on illustration
board. 2003
Dennis H. paintings on Colon
H.S. dugouts (lifesize
baseball figures)media: oil
enamel paints ...
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Kathryn Barnes Biography:
| Biographical information for Kathryn Barnes can be found below. The artist may choose what information to display. Sometimes the artist chooses not to display personal information to the general public. |
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Age
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57
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| Gender |
Female
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| Status |
not provided
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| Children |
99
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| Religion |
Christian |
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| Education |
Professional Work |
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| Hobbies / Interests |
Besides painting and drawing, the artist enjoys writing, music, environmental activism, photography, organic gardening and homesteading, reading, travel, and sports. |
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| Favorite Artistic Medium |
Painting Oil
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| Favorite Arthistory Movement |
Impressionism - (1865 - 1885)
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| Favorite Visual Artist |
Too many to list
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| Favorite Work of Art |
All sincere art
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| Biggest Artistic Inspiration |
There are so many inspirational things in life. I honestly believe that beauty and conflict, love, sadness, peace, injustice, and every other human emotion and situation can stir an artist to create. The important thing is to overcome artist block, to rid oneself of fear of failure or great expectations, and to set aside time to work. It is in the process that we are artists. |
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| Why Did You Become An Artist |
I think it was not a choice, but part of my soul. I began drawing when I was four years old. It seemed like the natural thing to do and perhaps because I received so much positive feedback about my ability, I pursued it. Art is a way of making a statement and getting feelings and reverence out. I would do art if it was unappreciated and unnoticed. I have been fortunate in receiving great, consistent, positive attention for it. It means so much when someone sees an artwork I have done and connects personally with it. When my art brings an association or remembrance, sometimes even tears to a viewer, it means a great deal to me. We are all in the same boat, as an artist friend of mine, Allen Sugar, once said. We are in the family of man, we are children of the Universe, created by the same Creator, each with a gift and a right to be here. When someone tells me they envy my talent, I tell them everyone has a talent and a gift to give to humanity. For some it is compassion which can be fruitful as nursing and other careers, some are great teachers, the list of gifts is endless. Just being a nice person with ethics is a gift. I do not know if what I am doing with my art will make a difference in the world or not. I would hope it is making things better, helping to create a more peaceful world. The world is so in need of peace and freedom. Everyday I pray for that, for everyone. |
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| Your Personal Biography |
Barnes' first exhibition was at the elementary school at the
age of seven years. She was given a large space to display
her artwork in the hallway showcase. At the recommendation
of teachers, Kathryn was sent to art school by her parents,
and studied at the art school of the South Bend Art Center.
'I received excellent instruction, and was advanced to adult
classes at the age of 12, when I began oil painting,
learning the techniques of the old masters.' Barnes states.
Paintings of the young artist were exhibited at this time in
the South Bend Art Center gallery with later exhibitions
there also. Barnes also studied art in high school and in
college. Living in art colonies, she painted and learned
from other living artists, exhibiting in art fairs since
1971, beginning with the first art fair in Crested Butte,
Colorado. Presently, Barnes exhibits through the art guild
and several galleries. Barnes website at www.kathrynbarnes.com.
Recently Barnes won 2 art awards.
Honorable mention for 'Nuclear Renaissance' a mixed media artwork of a nuclear meltdown, and
Best of Show for her mixed media sculpture, 'Deer Kachina Mask.'
Barnes now belongs to the Plein Air Artists group. The website is at
www.paawm.org |
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