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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.

Sweet relief for our tired feet, Viareggio!

Just a short, approximately hour and a half, train ride from Prato and we are at the beach. Viareggio is one of the largest beach towns in Tuscany. It’s like no beach I have ever been. The breezes from the … Continue reading

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Understanding Slow Food in Italy

I’ve been trying to understand why everything tastes better here. Some of it I know is because I am away from home for a brief stay, and I am taking the time to savor every new flavor. There is the … Continue reading

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An American Artist in Prato

It has already been over a week since I arrived in Prato. I’m still trying to find my way around.  Walking is easy except using  the crosswalks at these round-abouts, here in Santa Lucia gets me all turned around. Then … Continue reading

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