Spotlight on the Artist Barbara Rickard The People’s Paintress Big, Bold and Colorful. Fox Run Gallery Exhibit and Artist Talk - 2023 A self-proclaimed Paintress, BarbaraRickard is lost in a love affair with color. “I was asked to review my life as a creative. Uncorking all those little bubbles of magic, turned out to be a lot of pops and some fizzles, but blended together to make for a lifetime of effervescence. So, this task, of being asked to do a George Baily on yourself, a deep dive into “how did I ever wind up here?”, is one that I would encourage everyone to do. This Artist Talk is my appreciation, for it IS, after all, A Wonderful Life.” In the early years, “I was a jobber. Hopping from client to client, task to task, solving problems, creating problems, charging forward and never really giving much thought as to what I left in my wake. There is nothing so enticing, inviting and invigorating as standing in front of a white canvas with the thought, I can make anything I want.” Her work celebrates Buffalo WNY’s great heritage with regional landscapes and the city’s iconic buffalo. Barbara’s art takes on many shapes like pillows, blankets, coasters and more.

THE PEOPLE’S PAINTRESS VIDEO

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