Plein Air Painting At Christopher Creek, AZ

Christopher Creek

This little painting measures 10 x 8 inches.  I set up while the family was hiking and started to paint.  I had a great time.  The rain was coming off and on but I was set up under an awning.  It was very green and beautiful there.  The creek was only twenty feet away, heaven.  This painting is for sale for $200.   All inquiries please contact me at dfbarbee@cox.net.

Thank you for looking.

GREAT NEW ARTIST DISCOVERY!!

Just discovered a new artist her name is Heather Delzell here is her link.  You really should check her out.  Fabulous work!  http://www.thedenverartgallery.com/Heather_Delzell_LZMG.html

MY LATEST WORK!!!

SETTING UP FOR THE EDWARDS SHOW IN COLORADO

We had quite an adventure.  My daughter, Bridgett and I drove to Colorado, set up our first official outside weekend show.  We met the most exceptional people from the artist to the people who hosted the event.  All of the people we met were so friendly and helpful.  I have to tell you if you do not visit these out door fine art shows you can really miss out on meeting and making the most incredible friends.  I really would like to do more of these shows if only to keep in contact with some of these artist.  I am going to chase down some of their websites and include them in my blogs so that you will have the opportunity to get to know them also. 

I just want to say to all of you art lovers out there, please continue to support your favorite artists even in the smallest way if that is all you are able to do right now because the people I have been meeting this summer need to keep on doing what they do.  All of our hard times will pass eventually and it would be a shame if we were missing some of our more talented people when they do.

Take care everyone and God bless, I hope you will all have a great summer no matter where you go or what you do. 

Great day for a sweater.  It was a bit breezy and chilly.  I am going to do three shows in Colorado this summer.  We are going to make it a family vacation.  Of course I am going to work weekends but it never feels like work to me.  I love getting to meet everyone.  I am working hard to get all new fresh work.  I am painting a lot of chairs  and florals.  A few aspen, birch and pine forrests also.  Check out my daily blog, http://www.barbeeartdaily.com/ to see the new work as it is finished. 

Show schedule:

Edwards Fine Art and Sculpture Festival
Edwards, CO
July 9-11

Aspen Art Festival
Aspen, CO
July 17-18

Beaver Creek Art Festival
Vail, CO
July 31-August 1

NEW GALLERIES!

HELLO EVERYONE,
I AM HAPPY TO ANNOUNCE THAT I AM NOW BEING REPRESENTED BY TWO NEW GALLERIES.  THE FIRST:

EAST END GALLERY
LOCATED IN MARGATE, NJ
http://www.eastendgallerymargate.com/

THE SECOND:

BUTTON-PETTER GALLERY
161 BLUE STAR HIGHWAY
DOUGLAS, MI  49406-0400
http://www.buttonpettergallery.com/

PLEASE CHECK THEM OUT, THEY ARE BEAUTIFUL GALLERIES WITH MANY INCREDIBLE ARTISTS.

BACK HOME AGAIN

 Well the Celebration of Fine Art is over for now.  We are all home or still heading home from the show.  I am lucky because I live only 20 minutes away from the show.  Many of my friends travel so far to be a part of this wonderful celebration of art.  I hope everyone is home and well rested by now.  Take care everyone, until next year.

FOUR DAYS LEFT!

Only four days left at the Celebration of Fine Art.  We all have so much fun.  The artists are great and all of the patrons who visit are wonderful.  I am looking forward to the last weekend, there is always an excitement in the tents, much like at the opening weekend.  Everyone rushes back to find that special piece they have been looking at for the last 10 weeks.  I will see you all at the tents.  I also want to thank everyone for all of their support.  You are all very special to me and  I want you to know how much I appreciate you.

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ELEVEN DAYS LEFT!!!!

This year the CELEBRATION OF FINE ART show in Scottsdale, AZ is better than ever.  The artists are continually working and there is brand new work displayed daily.  The artists are friendly and willing to visit with you.  There is nothing like it.  If you haven't come in yet it is a worthwhile trip.  If you have visited us you will see new work if you come again.  It is always a fresh show, art changes daily.  So please come see us you will not be dissappointed.  SEE YOU THERE!!!!!!

Fine Art by Barbara Rudolph

COME SEE US, WE HAVE 13 DAYS LEFT AT THE CELEBRATION!!!

Fine Art by Barbara Rudolph: "The Celebration of Fine Art - which Art & Antiques magazine says, is 'one of the premiere art shows in the west' - it has 100 artists from all over the country, set up in working studios at the Celebration in Scottsdale, Arizona. It is a unique experience to meet each artist and watch their work in progress."

TREASURES OF THE CELEBRATION OF FINE ART

Grateful. . .


Post by: susan
Tagged: General News

Without question, one of our most favorite things about the Celebration of Fine Art is the opportunity to visit with our incredible collectors. We have the most wonderful, caring and enthusiastic customers on the planet! They come from coast to coast and everywhere in between, they come from Canada, the UK, Sweden, China and just about every country out there. They plan their visit with purpose and intention of coming to the Celebration to connect with old friends and to make new. They come to discover what new talents have been added and what new masterpieces have been created by their favorite returning artists. Their passion for the art and the artists who create the works of art is what fuels the creative energy of the artists. Their enthusiasm for what we all do is what makes us all strive to reach new heights every year.



The other day we had the pleasure of visiting with two of our collectors who come from Minnesota. They were sharing how much they look forward to coming every year. In fact, this year they drove down and came straight to the show before even stopping where they were staying. They absolutely could not wait to be under the big white tents to see their artist friends and see what was new. They spent several days discovering many new treasures and connecting with friends new and old. Their only regret was that they didn’t have enough time to stay as long as they wanted! They could not stop talking about how much they love the Celebration of Fine Art. It’s a feeling you can’t get any where else. They are on their way home today and looking forward to the next time they can join us. This wonderful couple is just one example of the daily conversations we have with our collectors. Some come and stay for a week and spend every day with us. Some come once a week or more during the 10 weeks of the show just to soak up the creativity and passion that fills the tent.



We are deeply humbled by the enthusiasm of our wonderful collectors and friends. You are why we do what we do. We are grateful to you for the passion that you bring. We thank you for sharing the Celebration with your friends and families. We thank you for all that you do for our artists. And, we thank you for giving us the opportunity to do what we love – bringing art lovers and artists together under our big white tents!



We hope to see you soon. Until then, be well.



Susan and Jake

NEW HAPPENINGS AT THE CELEBRATION OF FINE ART!

UP IN ARMS II

I just completed this painting two days ago.  It measures 48" x 60" and is painted on a gallery wrap canvas.

It is available for sale at the CELEBRATION  OF FINE ART.  The website is http://www.celebrateart.com/ or contact me at dfbarbee@cox.net . 

TOM LUCAS AND CURT MATTHESON HAVING SOME FUN AT THE CELEBRATION!

Tom Lucas (western and wildlife painter) my neighbor and Curt Matteson (western sculptor) are having a good time and believe me they are contagious.  We laugh out loud, on a regular basis when they get together.  We are there until the 29th of March, you are welcome.

DESERT LANDSCAPE FRONT AND CENTER, "SOUTHWESTERN COLOUR"

This landscape is featured front and center in my temporary studio at the Celebration of Fine Art.  It measures 30" x 60" and is painted on a gallery wrap canvas.  Come see this painting and all of the other fantastic artists at the show.  You will not be dissappointed.  So many fabulous artists, too much to see in one day.  See you soon!

MY STUDIO #138 AT THE CELEBRATION OF FINE ART

Hello Everyone,

This is a picture of my temporary studio at the CFA.  I am going to be working here for the next 5 weeks.  We are at the half-way point at the show.  We are all working very hard and hardly working if you know what I mean.  If you love what you do it hardly feels like work!

Talk to you soon!

New Work in Progress, Palo Verde Tree

PALO VERDE TREE

I have painted many saguaros in my day but this would be my first Palo Verde tree.  I loved the twisted knarled trunk of this tree and the equally interesting web of shadows it cast.  This is a painting in progress.  I will probably finish it tommorrow.  So  look for it soon.  I am painting this at the Celebration of Fine Art in Scottsdale AZ.  If you want to see me work on it please come see me.  The website to the show is http://www.celebrateart.com/ .

Thank you for looking.

Happy Valentines Day!

Today was Valentines Day.  A few people were in buying presents for their sweethearts.  It was really great to see.  I seriously think that more couples should start holding hands again.  I think out of all the couples I saw in the tents today I only saw one couple holding hands.  It was a more mature couple and it was the sweetest thing I saw all day.  Nothing is more romantic than just holding hands.

LIFE AT THE CELEBRATION OF FINE ART, STARTING WEEK FIVE

MARK MARRERO AND DIANE OLSEN

Okay did they plan their outfits?  Looks like it but no this was just a great photo opt. for me.  We are heading in to the fifth week of the show.  It has been a great show so far.  The artwork is moving out the door on a regular basis.  The great part about this show is we are all constantly working so the work is fresh and new every week.  If you have not come to see us yet please do, you will not be dissappointed.  We are constantly hearing how inspirational our show is.  The artist's are so willing to visit with people, it is truly a great group of people. 

CELEBRATION OF FINE ART 2010

Diane Olsen my neighbor at the Celebration of Fine Art gives a demonstration to a wide eyed little boy.  He was such a personable young man.  We really enjoyed his visit.  Diane studio is just beautiful as is her work.  She is just one of my terrific neighbors, this is our second year being across from each other.

Opening Day at the Celebration

Today we opened at the Celebration of Fine Art.   We had a great time.  It was great to see everyone again.  We had a lot of people come through that come every year.  It was nice to see them back.  We have high hopes for a great season.  Hope to see all of you there.

Out Gathering Material For Future Paintings

I spent the day out hiking with my camera in the White Tanks Mountain Park. I took some great pictures of the landscape. This is one of my favorite places to go to see saguaro's. I even met some folks from Wisconson vacationing. They seemed to love the saguaro's also. Well I guess you will be seeing a lot of my material in my paintings to come. Hope to see you all at the Celebration. Don't forget to save some time to come see us.

CELEBRATION OF FINE ART IS SETTING UP!

SAGUARO BRIGHT ON GOLD

Hello everyone,

I am getting ready to start at the CELEBRATION OF FINE ART. We set up on Monday the 11th of Jan. It is very exciting! I am painting almost 10 hours a day lately to have gorgeous new work to hang. I hope you will all be able to make the show this year, it is a wonderful experience.