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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.

Is being collected by billionaires what makes an artist great?

“Art is not democratic. It isn’t about the biggest market share. If that were true then Thomas Kinkade would be the greatest artist who ever lived.” Jerry Saltz This past week, while some projects are gestating, I’ve been examining different … Continue reading

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Spring

After experiencing the eighth snowiest season in this region since 1880, over 54 inches.  We are all ready for some warm weather.  What a welcome sight to see these little guys below, popping, some sweet, sunny color on to the scene.

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From Sheen to Tsunami

Should art reflect world incidents and accidents, or be refuge from life’s dramas and disasters?  With today’s communications networks, a catastrophe on the other side of the planet quickly becomes a tragedy for us all. This past week my daily … Continue reading

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