Laura Barbosa - Blog
To All my Artist Friends…there is still time to enter the 60th Annual Tinicum Arts Festival in Erwinna PA, USA. Excepting entries until June 27, 2009 ~~~ The registration fee is $20.00. Receiving Days for Artwork is Monday, July 6, 2009 9 AM – Noon and 5 to 7 PM or Tuesday, July 7, 2009 9AM to Noon Only. Location: Route 32 River Road, Erwinna PA (1 1/2 miles south of Frenchtown NJ). Phone Number for more Information: Art Barn Committee 610-294-1097
I am entering 7 Paintings including the one below "Captain Barbosa".
Hope to see you there!! CHEERS~
I am now a Daily Painter and complete one new work per day. I have really been into creating fish art lately and robots for some reason. Must be something in the air. I am also thinking about spending some time on a large mosaic mural, although I am still thinking about the subject matter. Below are some examples of new work for April available on Absolute Arts and Ebay Auctions (barbosaart):
RED TIDE *Acrylics *30 x 40" HUGE Canvas *Ready To Hang
SUMATRAN TIGER* Acrylics* 30 x 40" HUGE *Ready To Hang*
More New Work Daily…..Please Visit ABSOLUTE ARTS or EBAY
30″ Original *ROBOTS* Painting Raw OUTSIDER Urban Art*
HUGE 40″ Original *ELEPHANT* Safari Africa Painting Art
HUGE 96″ Multi Pieces Equine Horses EBSQ Art BARBOSAART
36″ Original *PIANO MAN* Painting Musicians Music *Art*
HUGE 30 x 40 Original *SALON* Painting Beauty Shop Art*
Original *Mardi Gras* Painting NEW ORLEANS Party Art*
Original *Dog Speaks* Painting Whimscal Dogs Pop Art*
24 x 24 Original *CELESTIAL* Painting Sun Moon Sky Art*
HUGE 30 x 40 Original *LOVE BLUE* Painting Flowers Art*
HUGE 30 x 40 Original *Big Fish Little FISH* Painting *
36″ Original *MODERN LOVE* Painting Contemporary Art*
36″ Original *WEDNESDAY* TV ADDAMS FAMILY Macabre Art*
30″ Original *VAN HELSING* Vampires Dracula Macabre Art
36″ Original *SINGER* Vocalist Music ROCK N ROLL ***Art
*HUGE Raven Original FANTASY Magic Painting Crows Birds
Original Jesus CHRIST Religous Christian CROSS God *ART
5 CHEFS Original CUISINE Painting Contemporary Food ART
36″ Original *ARABIAN HORSES* Equine Horse Painting Art
30″ Original *EXOTIC FISH* Tropical Ocean Painting Art
24″ Original *GUITAR MAN* Musician Music ABSTRACT **Art
36″ Original *ABSTRACT* M.O.D.E.R.N LARGE Paintings Art
30″ Original *MODEL* Fashion Runway Modern **Models Art
ORIGINAL ABSTRACT PAINTING MODERN LARGE ART *BARBOSAART
24 X 36″ *SPRING Sale* FREE SHIP EBSQ **Flower Fantasy*
Enlarge HUGE 96″ Multi Pieces Equine Horses EBSQ Art BARBOSAART
4 Panels 24 x 24 Each***UNIQUE*** Palette Knife *HORSES
A Captivating Collection of Original Works of Art by Fine Artist Laura Barbosa. Watch a short video of Laura’s Colorful Animal Portraits, Abstract Expressionism Pieces, Public Collections and more….
Laura’s Unique Styles and Themes are Visual Music for the Soul.
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Artist Laura Barbosa's 'Bright and Beautiful' Honors Therapy Dogs, Benefits Hospital
By Laura Barbosa
In creating the paintings, Barbosa hoped to raise awareness of the role therapy dogs play in health and healing for patients of all ages. She also wanted to support The Bright and Beautiful Therapy Dogs, Inc. With the sale of the paintings, the artist was able to meet both objectives, with unexpected results for Community Medical Center patients.
"I hope to help the patients heal through my artwork," Barbosa explained. "The dogs in these paintings are well-known in our local facilities and visit the very patients who are now viewing the collection. They love the dogs dearly and count on them to boost their morale, help them heal and lower their blood pressure. 'Bright and Beautiful' will allow those patients to enjoy these wonderful dogs even in their absence."
Barbosa believes the Community Medical Center's support of therapy dogs in its hospice, oncology, pediatric and outpatient programs makes it a good match for "Bright and Beautiful." She is pleased to see the paintings become part of the hospital's permanent collection, in part because of their potential to dispel myths and stereotypes about certain dogs. The twelve therapy dogs featured in her paintings include some misunderstood and feared breeds, yet all twelve are valued members of the healthcare community in Toms River.
Barbosa's connection with dogs is evident in her work. The self-taught artist's realistic style captures each dog's personality, resulting in lifelike, compelling portraits. But even with "Bright and Beautiful," Barbosa couldn't help adding a touch of whimsy: The dogs are set against boldly colored backgrounds and surrounded by cheerful flowers.
"If we take the time to see what is right in front of us, we begin to notice our beloved dogs are more than just primitive canines and capable guards," she explained. "Dogs have a remarkable capacity to love and empathize and, ultimately, to help patients of all ages, backgrounds and conditions to experience healing. That's what I hope people take away from this collection."
To View the Collection, Please go to My Art Page on My Space http://www.yessy.com/laurabarbosa/Collections.html
TOMS RIVER, N.J., May 6 /PRNewswire/ — Twelve special therapy dogs have a permanent home at the Community Medical Center, thanks to artist Laura Barbosa. Barbosa’s "Bright and Beautiful– three life-sized acrylic paintings on canvas depicting a dozen therapy dogs currently working in Ocean County, N.J. community hospitals, nursing homes, psychiatric facilities and schools — has been purchased by the Community Medical Center and is now on permanent display there.
In creating the paintings, Barbosa hoped to raise awareness of the role therapy dogs play in health and healing for patients of all ages. She also wanted to support The Bright and Beautiful Therapy Dogs, Inc. With the sale of the paintings, the artist was able to meet both objectives, with unexpected results for Community Medical Center patients.
"I hope to help the patients heal through my artwork," Barbosa explained. "The dogs in these paintings are well-known in our local facilities and visit the very patients who are now viewing the collection. They love the dogs dearly and count on them to boost their morale, help them heal and lower their blood pressure. ‘Bright and Beautiful’ will allow those patients to enjoy these wonderful dogs even in their absence."
Barbosa believes the Community Medical Center’s support of therapy dogs in its hospice, oncology, pediatric and outpatient programs makes it a good match for "Bright and Beautiful." She is pleased to see the paintings become part of the hospital’s permanent collection, in part because of their potential to dispel myths and stereotypes about certain dogs. The twelve therapy dogs featured in her paintings include some misunderstood and feared breeds, yet all twelve are valued members of the healthcare community in Toms River.
Barbosa’s connection with dogs is evident in her work. The self-taught artist’s realistic style captures each dog’s personality, resulting in lifelike, compelling portraits. But even with "Bright and Beautiful," Barbosa couldn’t help adding a touch of whimsy: The dogs are set against boldly colored backgrounds and surrounded by cheerful flowers.
"If we take the time to see what is right in front of us, we begin to notice our beloved dogs are more than just primitive canines and capable guards," she explained. "Dogs have a remarkable capacity to love and empathize and, ultimately, to help patients of all ages, backgrounds and conditions to experience healing. That’s what I hope people take away from this collection."
To View the Collection, Please go to My Art Page on My Space http://www.yessy.com/laurabarbosa/Collections.html
I love painting fish but prefer to paint abstract fish species from my mind instead of capturing a real life representation. What a wonderful world of color and imagination to expand upon. Abstract Fish Art is a very creative approach to opening the mind’s eye to unique possibilities.
New paintings weekly. Custom ordered fish art for home decor and restaurants available through the artist.
FISH EXOTICA **$100**24 x 30
***A Tribute to New Orleans Mardi Gras***
***Many characters in this parade were taken from various photos from Louisiana in a time of good times and Mardi Gras. The Gator Costume and Jazz Man are Symbols of the South. The Dragon float was created from a memory of a previous parade. The other characters were added from thought and memory of pictures seen and costumes warn.
***This piece is a Mixed Media Original Acrylic Painting. It includes 3 dimensional gold glitter paint on two of the characters and metallic ink in the background.
***EXCELLENT PRICE***SPECIAL WINTER ART SALE !!!
***Gallery Price ($1500)
***Title: "MARDI GRAS"
***Year Created: 2009
***Finish: Protective UV Satin Varnish
***Ready To Hang***No Frame Needed***
CANVAS: WIDTH: 28 inches…HEIGHT: 22 inches…DEPTH: 1 inch thick, gallerywrap canvas, 100% cotton duck, solid wood frame, SHIPS READY TO HANG, protective satin finish, matching painted sides-no frame needed-STAPLE FREE EDGES! ~~SIDES PAINTED BLACK~~
SIGNATURE: my signature is always on the front of my paintings as well as on the back. a photo of me-the artist and a full biography is also attached to the back of each canvas- signed and dated.
COPYRIGHT: this original painting by laura barbosa is protected under copyright laws and may not be reproduced in any manner without the artist’s written permission.
SHIPPING: after artwork is paid in full. packaging of the piece and additional items are processed. this will take 2 business days to complete. your artwork will then be picked up by the usps at the artist’s studio and delivered right to your door. all artwork is packed by the artist and is shipped to you directly from her studio with ultimate care. we use many layers of packing materials and bubble wrap to provide a cushioned platform for each piece of art. if ordering multiple works, packing of multiple pieces in the same box will be shipped directly to you. we will only use usps (united states postal service) for safety and reliability. please contact the artist for international shipping charges.
Priority Mail - Fully Insured - Delivery/Signature Confirmation.
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I have written a previous blog about palette knife work and I must say that the more I use the palette knife, the more I love it. The effects one can achieve by pushing paint with different weapons of choice can be miraculous. Blending the colors with something other than a typical painter’s brush is very interesting to the eye and keeps the Artist thoroughly intrigued on the outcome of the piece. Below are some examples of what I have achieved over the years, from my newest work to my sold works of art. Enjoy!
My Newest Work - Currently For SALE
Title: "SUCCESS"…The thermometer of success is merely the jealousy of the malcontents. ~Salvador Dali~**Palette Knife Technique** No Brushes Used
My Previous Work - Sold
Title: "The CROSSING" - a vibrant abstract created by using a palette knife.
My Previous Work - SOLD
Title: "COUNTRY WINDOW" - A subconcious creation of wonderful colors created by using a palette knife.
Thanks for visiting my art blog and I hope you enjoyed my Original Works! If you want to order a custom piece comprised of personalized color choices, please contact me and I will create a UNIQUE work of art just for you ! If you have time, please visit my Newest Acrylic Paintings on Absolute Arts, Boundless Gallery, Yessy or Etsy and for prints please see Artist Rising or Imagekind. I have new works weekly available for purchase in My Absolute Arts Premiere Portfolio. ~Thank You~
This Public Collection has raised $7500.00 for the Bright and Beautiful Therapy Dog Organization to help maintain their training and education for the welfare of Patients throughout America. All Three Paintings are on Permanent Display at The Community Medical Center in Ocean County…99 Highway 37 West, Toms River New Jersey 08755 HOSPITAL PHONE: (732) 557-8000 Measuring 48" wide x 24" high, There are three paintings that make up this collection of "Bright and Beautiful". They represent 12 working Therapy Dogs whom are members of the Bright and Beautiful Therapy Dog Organization in Morris Plans NJ. Laura worked on these paintings for many months and is very happy to present "Bright and Beautiful" to the public and is also honored in having these artworks on display at the Community Medical Center in Toms River, NJ. The Bright & Beautiful Therapy Dogs, Inc. is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization that evaluates, tests, trains, qualifies and assists therapy dog/handler teams in order to provide loving, nurturing and empathic visitation in nursing homes, hospitals, psychiatric facilities, senior residences, schools, private homes, and other locations where emotional service dogs are indispensable. All proceeds from the sales of the originals will be given to the Bright and Beautiful Therapy Dog Organization to help further their important charity. Laura sold each painting for $2500.00 each. The Medium used was acylics on gallerywrapped canvas sealed with a satin varnish to ensure longevity. The Artist hopes to make a yearly contribution to change the world for the better and give animals and people hope that money can be raised through the sales of her artwork to help raise funds for important charities, medical research, endangered species conservation, helping homeless pets find good homes, abolish poverty, promote peace and save the earth, one cause at a time with the belief that one person CAN change the world! If you would like to visit this collection: Please go to the HOSPICE floor waiting room, Ground Level- Outpatient Radiology and the 4th Floor ONCOLOGY UNIT.
View Pictures Of Artwork in Public Collection
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I was asked to make another post with my most recent art coupons so here they are. There have been 5 more added today.
ALL ARTWORK will not be on sale after January 1, 2009. All COUPONS end the first of the new year.
I am hoping for a clean studio for 2009 and will no longer be changing prices on older works. Once I start my new pieces for the new year, that is all I will be concentrating on and all older pieces will stay at their set price.
A BIG THANKS to all my Wonderful Clients and HAPPY NEW YEAR!!
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I believe that Art is the best investment you will ever make. Where else can you purchase a piece of someone’s soul? Where on earth will you ever own a special painting found nowhere else. This is the best foot I can put forward into the world that leads my clients into a window where they can peer into my soul and maybe find something they can relate to. Maybe find a part of me that is also a part of them. Afterall, we are all connected in some way. ART CONNECTS US ALL WITH EACH OTHER!
“Where there is a sea there are pirates!”
This is an ORIGINAL PAINTING Not a print of any kind!
Currently Accepting Offers for this work of Art.
YEAR CREATED: 2008
TITLE: “PIRATE”
MEDIUM: Top Quality Acrylic Paints
FINISH: Beautiful Satin Varnish
CANVAS: WIDTH: 24 inches…HEIGHT: 36 inches…DEPTH: 2 inches thick, gallerywrap canvas, 100% cotton duck, solid wood frame, SHIPS READY TO HANG, protective satin finish, matching painted sides-no frame needed-STAPLE FREE EDGES!
SIGNATURE: my signature is always on the front of my paintings as well as on the back. a photo of me-the artist and a full biography is also attached to the back of each canvas- signed and dated.
COPYRIGHT: this original painting by laura barbosa is protected under copyright laws and may not be reproduced in any manner without the artist’s written permission.
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