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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.

Getting Ready For Art and Adventure in Italy

Posted on August 28, 2012 by Babs

    Getting ready for a month in Italy. Most of my time will be spent in the city of Prato 30 minutes from Florence. Hopefully a photo of the town I found online appears above. A quick internet search … Continue reading →

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Is Regionalism Relevant to the Art World?

Posted on August 9, 2012 by Babs

I spent most of my early life in Detroit, never living more than a block from where I was born. A child’s world-view can be naive. Our neighborhood was ethnically diverse, so I assumed most of the country was the … Continue reading →

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Fame and Legacy in the Visual Arts

Posted on June 22, 2012 by Babs

“I like things that are handmade and I like to see people’s hand in the world, anywhere in the world; it doesn’t matter to me where it is. And in my work, I do everything by hand. I don’t project … Continue reading →

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