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About Babs

I'm a narrative sculptor navigating her way through the ever-changing currents in what feels like an art ocean. Whether appreciating the calm rhythm of calls for art and exhibiting, or waiting to catch a big wave of inspiration to take me to the top. I just love being in the water. Formerly a pickle packer, theater major, crisis counselor and occupational therapist with a BA in Communications and a BS in Occupational Therapy, only to discover I've always been an artist. My work grows from a strong connection to people and a passion for discovering the beauty in ordinary things. I sculpt figuratively in clay, utilizing the female form and women’s themes. Frequently my inspiration is drawn from childhood memories and my own short poems. Like each of us as humans every work is uniquely influenced by the past and present and has a narrative.

Women’s History Month; Art and Feminism

Posted on March 15, 2013 by Babs

Sofonisba Anguissola, Lavinia Fontana, Barbara Longhi, Fede Galizia, and Artemisia Gentileschi, in a different world these names would be as familiar to us as Rembrandt, Rubens, Titian, El Greco, or Caravaggio. These women artists were contemporaries of the male masters … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Forward

Posted on February 22, 2013 by Babs

“Man maintains his balance, poise, and sense of security only as he is moving forward.” Maxwell Maltz Thinking of “Forward,” I couldn’t resist posting this photo I took this morning as the snow, slush and other baffled drivers thwarted my … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Unique

Posted on February 2, 2013 by Babs

The photo above is a unique mixed media sculpture. Drawn from both my connection to home and my heritage. I sculpted the face in porcelain clay and finished it with an iron-rust patina. The driftwood body was washed up with … Continue reading →

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