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I’m a rogue CPA gone to the light side! I’ve taken up permanent residence in the other, more creative side of my brain … where I belonged all along. Along with painting, I enjoy the wonders of manipulated digital photography, where I draw upon the lessons that my father, a professional photographer, taught me at a young age. No matter the medium, my subject matter tends to be layered, allowing for a depth that invites the viewer to go the distance. Art in its various forms is my way of being in the present moment; it allows me to find the remarkable in the here and now and to enjoy life in the details. It’s the place where I feel most at peace, where I explore the intricacies of the world around me and express and attempt to evoke emotion or conviction about my subject matter. My paintings and photography have been featured in several shows at the Bakersfield Museum of Art, Spotlight Theater, Arts Council of Kern, Barnes & Noble and Metro Galleries in Bakersfield. My work hangs on the walls of collectors throughout the United States and in a few foreign countries. My art is dedicated to my son, Danny, whose spirit whispers to me whenever, wherever, and for whatever reason I paint. |
© 2008 - Barbara Reid |