Barbara Reich
Guild Member Salon Show
Painters and her paintings have been included in multiple publications. Barbara strongly believes that creating art is a continuous learning experience, and greatly enjoys giving back in the form of teaching and demonstrating. Barbara is a Signature Member of the Pastel Society of the West Coast. She is also a member of the Great Lakes Pastel Society, associate member of the Pastel Society of America, the American Impressionist Society, the Detroit Society of Women Painters and Sculptors, Crooked Tree Arts Center, the Glen Arbor Art Center, and the Northport Arts Center. NOTES ON “SUTTONS BAY IN WINTER” & “SNOW GLOW”: I love painting Northern Michigan in all seasons, and I find painting snow is exceptionally fun and interesting. While snow is commonly thought of as “white,” looking closely to see the many nuances of color and value found in the winter landscape is intriguing. Combining the sheer natural beauty found in the area, along with the contrast of highlights and shadows raking across fresh fallen snow, makes for a glorious visual feast. THIS YEAR: With all the changes that took place this year, I found myself painting subjects that were closer to home. Subjects that were personal and meaningful. Whether in my studio or even my own backyard, I found this exploration and connection extremely satisfying, and it will help shape the direction of my work moving forward into the new year. Paint what is in your heart! CONTACT: Website, Facebook, Newsletter, barbreich@barbarareichstudio.com
“Suttons Bay in Winter,” Pastel, 2020, 9 x 12 in, $650.
Barbara Reich ABOUT: Barbara is a nationally recognized artist specializing in soft pastel, a medium that is very exciting and beautifully complex. Capturing moments, subjects, and strong visual concepts, with the near pure pigments of soft pastel is exhilarating, and sharing this knowledge with others is something she is passionate about. Barbara enjoys both studio and plein air painting, working from life as often as possible. Early instruction instilled in her the intense desire to draw better, paint color with more emotion, and to always hunt and study the changing light. Barbara regularly exhibits in juried exhibitions, and was awarded signature status in the Pastel Society of the West Coast. She participates in numerous plein air paintouts each year, finding them to be uniquely challenging and rewarding. Barbara was honored to be invited to paint in the Paint Grand Traverse Paint-outs in 2018, 2019, and 2020. She is a founding member of the Mid-Michigan Plein Air
“Snow Glow,” Pastel, 2020, 12 x 9 in, $650.
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