tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49114338089184199032024-02-07T02:38:21.953-08:00Elizabeth Barlow ArtistAbout my artElizabeth Barlowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15863624615129627486noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4911433808918419903.post-36385862911484445572016-06-27T16:58:00.000-07:002016-06-27T17:09:34.467-07:00For some time now, I've been reading and studying about the idea of beauty and what its presence -- or absence -- means to our spirits, bodies and society. I believe that beauty is for our spirits just as food and water are for our bodies. It nourishes, replenishes, heals, revives and fortifies. But so often in the digital noise and busy-ness of our contemporary world, we skip over beauty, or rush past it, or even deny it a place in our lives. Matisse wrote that "there are flowers everywhere for those who want to see them."<br />
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My newest painting, "What Beauty Has To Say" is an ode to inviting the presence of beauty into our lives. Beauty is there -- waiting to be accepted -- in a flower, in a music, in poetry, in art. I wonder how one's world and world view could be changed by intentionally slowing down, stopping and pausing for beauty. I pause for beauty -- do you? <br />
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"What Beauty Has to Say", oil on linen, 24 x 24", at Gallerie Citi, Burlingame, CA.<br />
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Elizabeth Barlowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15863624615129627486noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4911433808918419903.post-71384804714919087632016-04-22T13:22:00.002-07:002016-04-22T14:21:52.541-07:00Steve Fletcher and Carl Croft own the most beautiful store in San Francisco. It is called Dandelion. Over many years they have curated an astonishing collection of beautiful and exquisite objects for the tabletop, garden, library and kitchen. Their tastes run from Japanese simplicity to Art Deco to mountain cabin. <br />
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And lucky for THIS artist, they are dear friends and love to support my work. For a limited time they are featuring a few of my paintings at Dandelion, and they have created a beautiful vignette for each painting. <br />
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It's fascinating to have one's work selected and then paired with another object d'art. In someone else's eyes, my work takes on new meaning and feeling. <br />
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Thank you, Steve and Carl -- you've made this girl feel very blessed! <br />
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Dandelion<br />
55 Potrero Avenue<br />
San Francisco, CA<br />
Open 10-6, every day except Sunday<br />
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<br />Elizabeth Barlowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15863624615129627486noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4911433808918419903.post-44541197105328890872016-04-11T16:10:00.003-07:002016-04-11T16:10:32.082-07:00I've just delivered my newest painting, "The Truth About Beauty," to Gallerie Citi. It is a meditation on the nature of beauty. What IS it about certain things -- an abstract work of art, a sea shell, a flower, an ancient Egyptian sculpture-- that we acknowledge are beautiful, yet they are all from such different realms. What makes something beautiful - across eons and vastly different cultures? I'm mystified and intrigued by the question. I believe that at the heart of the answer -- and it is nearly impossible to express in words -- is the fact that perceiving beauty and being moved by it is the essence of being human. Does beauty remind us of the transience of life? Does beauty require that we pause and be present in that moment? I don't know the answer, yet, but I love thinking about it and looking for ways to explore the question on canvas in paint. <br />
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"The Truth About Beauty"<br />
Oil on Linen<br />
24 x 24"<br />
2016<br />
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<br />Elizabeth Barlowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15863624615129627486noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4911433808918419903.post-89792440033944745662016-03-07T13:14:00.000-08:002016-03-07T13:14:07.992-08:00What a DELIGHT it was to be interviewed by Curator Marrianne McGrath at the New Museum Los Gatos on Saturday -- about my art, my creative process and my inspirations -- at my Artist Talk at the Museum.<br />
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Marianne's questions were thought-provoking and insightful ("What kind of art are you drawn to?" "What is the best piece of advice you've been given?" "How do you know when a painting is finished?") -- and it was also stimulating to hear comments and observations from the audience members (the few brave souls who made their way through that day's maelstrom!).<br />
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We also talked at length about my "Self-Portrait in Absentia" which is hanging in the museum as part of the "More Than Your Selfie" exhibition. Marianne's intention as curator of the exhibit is to get people to think of self-portraits (by artists and non-artists) as more than just a selfie of you (and your lunch!)-- a self-portrait involves a series of questions and decisions -- what do I want to say about myself at this moment in time -- what do I want to reveal -- what do I choose to conceal? <br />
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Fascinating and profound questions to ponder.....<br />
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Fabulous artist and blogger Marie Cameron (check out her great purse!) and me in front of my painting "Self-Portrait in Absentia."<br />
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The interview -- in the exhibition gallery....<br />
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And here I am showing a work in progress -- hot off my studio easel......<br />
<br />Elizabeth Barlowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15863624615129627486noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4911433808918419903.post-87231052273821197102016-02-26T11:34:00.000-08:002016-02-26T11:50:06.998-08:00I love it when inspiration comes in unexpected encounters. I was approached in late in 2015 with a tantalizing proposition - to create a "self-portrait" for an exhibition at the New Museum Los Gatos called "More Than Your Selfie." The museum curator, Maryann McGrath, encouraged me to "reveal" aspects of my SELF in the painting.<br />
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What a prospect! I have been painting "portraits in absentia" for over 5 years - they are illuminations of people, real or imagined, using objects or their own belongings - to tell stories in paint about their lives, journeys, and selves.<br />
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And now I was asked to turn this eye on myself. How to choose objects that reveal something about my true self - my story and my thoughts? What to reveal and what not to reveal?<br />
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The painting that emerged, "Self Portrait in Absentia," was a revelatory journey. I selected objects that "show" an aspect of me (my beloved red lipstick), some objects with deep personal meaning (my father's palette knife), and I included postcards of art that resonate profoundly with me.<br />
And I decided to "invent" two books I wish existed -- whose subjects are ideas and values I cherish.<br />
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This painting has opened up worlds of enticing new ideas to explore and encounter in future paintings. Here's to chance encounters.....<br />
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"Self-Portrait in Absentia," oil in linen, 24x36"<br />
By Elizabeth Barlow<br />
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New Museum Los Gatos<br />
"More Than Your Selfie", exhibition<br />
Jan 21-May 15, 2016<br />
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Elizabeth Barlowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15863624615129627486noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4911433808918419903.post-10853773436095201372015-10-16T13:40:00.002-07:002015-10-16T18:44:46.760-07:00I've just discovered a wonderful new art blog -- written by Marie Cameron. She is a Bay Area artist and passionate blogger who writes with perception, curiosity and a wonderful inner "eye" on her artistic discoveries. <br />
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I met her at Art Silicon Valley/SF -- and I was delighted to read today that she mentioned my work in her recent overview of Art Silicon Valley -- and posted a pic she snapped of me in front of one of my paintings in the Gallerie Citi booth.<br />
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Here is what she wrote:<br />
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"I had the pleasure of meeting San Francisco based artist,<a href="http://www.elizabethbarlowart.com/" style="border: 0px; color: #333333; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">Elizabeth Barlow</a>, represented by <a href="http://www.gallerieciti.com/" style="border: 0px; color: #333333; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">Gallerie Citi</a> of Burlingame. Her “portraits in absentia” are still lives of personal possessions that paint a portrait of their owners. Her work is meticulous, flawless realism that is embued with a sense of fun and lots of personality."</div>
BRAVA Marie -- thanks for sharing the things that delight your eye!<br />
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And here is a link to her fantastic blog about making and creating art.....<br />
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<a href="http://mariecameronstudio.com/category/blog/">http://mariecameronstudio.com/category/blog/</a><br />
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<br />Elizabeth Barlowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15863624615129627486noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4911433808918419903.post-72170325508244526292015-10-12T10:27:00.000-07:002015-10-12T10:49:03.581-07:00Yesterday at Art Silicon Valley/San Francisco, gallery owner extraordinaire Andra Norris gave a symposium on two of her artists -- Kim Frohsin and myself.<br />
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Kim has a new series titled Cautionary Tales -- in which she has explored (on foot, with camera in hand) the changing cityscape of her beloved San Francisco. She has documented the changes she sees -- old buildings being replaced with high rises -- and the resulting displacement of long time residents -- into her paintings. Her paintings are colorful, beautiful yet eloquent collages of these changes.<br />
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My new paintings are the latest evolution of my "portraits in absentia" series, in which I paint portraits of people -- real or imagined -- using their belongings to recount their stories, choice and lives. Lately, I've chosen the clothing that we choose to cover (or adorn) ourselves with -- our uniforms, our flamboyance, our circumstances, our celebrations. I believe that our clothing retains something of our essence -- our truest selves -- even after we have discarded it.<br />
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Andra spoke deeply and perceptively about Kim's and my journeys of discovery and alchemy -- as we explored and then brought to life our newest work. <br />
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What a gift it is to hear a passionate art lover, art thinker, art collector discuss one's work! Thank you Andra!<br />
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Elizabeth Barlowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15863624615129627486noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4911433808918419903.post-52062391827406166722015-10-06T16:10:00.001-07:002015-10-06T16:10:07.286-07:00Art Silicon Valley/SF is produced by Art Miami and I'm thrilled that my work will be presented there this week by Gallerie Citi -- Oct. 8-11. It's an exciting showcase for contemporary art from around the world -- and I can't wait to see what wonders I will find there....<br />
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I will be unveiling my newest "portraits in absentia" -- these paintings are "portraits" using belongings (clothing) rather than faces or figures to describe people's lives. I believe that our clothing retains the shape of our essences and leaves behind a symbolic trace of our selves and our stories.<br />
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"Spooned," oil on linen, 24 x 36"</div>
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"Pas de Deux", oil on linen, 20 x 30"</div>
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<br />Elizabeth Barlowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15863624615129627486noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4911433808918419903.post-79975430799995452062015-09-30T13:23:00.003-07:002015-09-30T13:23:55.973-07:00I could have stayed all night! I am usually so nervous for the opening of an exhibition -- it's like being an actor before the curtain rises on opening night -- wishing I were anyplace ELSE. But for the first time EVER, I was excited for the opening of "REAL: Elizabeth Barlow and Willard Dixon" at Gallerie Citi. Maybe I have a few enough of these openings under my belt by now? Or maybe I am just so proud of this new work and wanted to share it with my friends and collectors. It was truly a pleasure to see familiar faces and be able to show them what I've been working on for the past 8 months. <br />
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It was also such a privilege to share the exhibition with Willard Dixon. He is a noted Bay Area artist, who paints beautifully in every genre -- landscape, figurative and still life. In this exhibition, he is sharing some of his new trompe l'oeil paintings -- they are astonishingly "real" -- but still retain an other worldly air found in most of his work. <br />
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"REAL", at Gallerie Citi, 1115 Howard Avenue, Burlingame, CA, until November 6, 2015.<br />
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<br />Elizabeth Barlowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15863624615129627486noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4911433808918419903.post-54821878990411796082015-09-08T13:48:00.001-07:002015-09-08T13:48:10.162-07:00This is another new painting waiting to be revealed at the Opening Reception of REAL -- a two person exhibition with Willard Dixon and myself at Gallerie Citi -- September 19, from 5-7pm. The exhibition runs through November 6. <div>
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"Yin/Yang," Oil on Linen, 24 x 30 </div>
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Elizabeth Barlowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15863624615129627486noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4911433808918419903.post-7760424788072842352015-09-03T12:43:00.001-07:002015-09-03T12:43:32.081-07:00For several years now I have been working to entwine the traditions of still life painting and portraiture. I call these paintings "portraits in absentia." I use people's belongings, most recently their shoes, as stand-ins for their visages or bodies, to create "portraits" that illustrate their lives and stories.<br />
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On September 19 at Gallerie Citi I will unveil a new evolution of these "potraits in absentia." In these new paintings I am using the "uniforms" that many of us have in our closets -- jeans and white shirts. These uniforms are ubiquitous in our society, yet they are highly personal. A pair of jeans or a white shirt is a form of cultural anthropology -- a piece of archeology from our time -- but each garment also retains the very real essence of the person who wears it.<br />
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My new series will be shown at Gallerie Citi in Silicon Valley (Burlingame, CA) in the two-person exhibition REAL (which I will share with the extraordinary Willard Dixon), from September 19 -- November 6. There is an opening reception on September 19 from 5-7pm -- please come if you can!<br />
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Here is a peek at one of the new works. It is a "portrait" of a couple and it illumines their love story and their zest for living.<br />
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"Embrace," oil on linen, 24 x 36"<br />
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<br />Elizabeth Barlowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15863624615129627486noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4911433808918419903.post-40176254555964072992015-06-27T11:56:00.002-07:002015-06-27T11:56:23.012-07:00I married my wonderful husband nine years ago this summer. He has been a joy and a gift to my life in countless ways -- and so has the privilege of honoring our partnership in a marriage. And now, many of our dearest friends will also have the right and privilege of celebrating their unions in legal marriages. I believe in the privilege of marriage so deeply that I've created several paintings over the years illustrating marriage in its various forms. Here are a few of these paintings -- in support and celebration of the institution of marriage.<br />
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"Portrait of Sally and Donald"<br />
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25 x 25"<br />
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"Portrait of a Marriage"<br />
Oil on Linen<br />
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<br />Elizabeth Barlowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15863624615129627486noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4911433808918419903.post-22748916941547651392015-06-18T14:16:00.001-07:002015-06-19T11:18:19.948-07:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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I have always felt this way about my own painting. I relish the long hours of deeply looking at the curve of an object, or the many colors in a shadow. And with all the hours, days, and weeks of looking, I feel that I get a little closer to the "unseen" that is always present in our lives. <br />
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Elizabeth Barlowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15863624615129627486noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4911433808918419903.post-31057124791930974952015-04-23T11:03:00.002-07:002015-04-23T13:34:38.598-07:00On April 17 we attended the opening night of my father's (Philip Barlow) new exhibition at Phillips Gallery in Salt Lake City. He keeps getting better and better in his technique and artistry. So that must mean that 82 is the new 62! I'm so proud to be his child and to have inherited a small portion of his amazing talent. Thanks for sharing so much beauty and wonder with the world, Dad!<br />
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"Sharing the Real Thing"</div>
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Elizabeth Barlowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15863624615129627486noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4911433808918419903.post-10362963479770175822015-03-24T09:57:00.002-07:002015-03-24T09:57:45.971-07:00My 81-year-old father, artist Philip Barlow, is my teacher, inspiration and mentor. He still paints every day, and in April will be featured in a two-person exhibition at Phillips Gallery in Salt Lake City, Utah. I LOVE this recent painting of his -- titled "Sharing the Real Thing." It spotlights a great American icon and infuses it with playful romance. In this 100-year anniversary of Coke, it is so inspiring to see an 81-year-old artist, who continually strives to keep his own work fresh and vibrant, celebrate an iconic part of Americana with a nod to the past and a dose of whimsy and wit. Here's to getting better with AGE!<br />
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Elizabeth Barlowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15863624615129627486noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4911433808918419903.post-30445365598164162062015-03-20T12:03:00.005-07:002015-03-20T12:05:04.152-07:00Sometimes dreams do come true -- and one just has for me. Last year, I was approached by a lovely professional couple in the Bay Area. They are world travelers and adventurers and also contemporary art collectors. In addition, they each have a highly cultivated appreciation for exquisitely designed and made shoes. They asked me to create a "portrait" of them using some of the delectable shoes from their closet. And here is the "dreams do come true" part -- they gave me carte blanche in terms of composition. What a gift! I worked on their portrait for many months, and yesterday, along with my art dealer Andra Norris of Gallerie Citi, we presented their portrait to them. There are two paintings, a diptych, and I titled them "His & Hers." What a pleasure it was to work with these smart, kind, vibrant, open people -- and it was truly a joy "walking in their shoes" for so many months. Thank you, dear collectors, for giving this artistic gift to me!<br />
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Elizabeth Barlowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15863624615129627486noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4911433808918419903.post-37847320535866875692015-03-17T07:59:00.002-07:002015-03-17T16:36:55.160-07:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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My amazing artist father, Philip Barlow, was a winner in The Artist Magazine's Annual Over 60 Competition (March 2015 issue) -- with his painting "Pooh's Favorite Tales." In the interview, he shares some wisdom for other artists -- but it is applicable for anyone trying to live a vibrant, engaged, rich life:<br />
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Elizabeth Barlowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15863624615129627486noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4911433808918419903.post-74642790974964278602015-03-15T15:02:00.001-07:002015-03-17T16:38:56.204-07:00Gallerie Citi celebrated the opening of the new exhibition "Awaken" last night. I am thrilled to have two works in the show -- and to have the show titled after my paintings. But the real thrill is to have my work shown alongside the Bay Area legends Joan Brown and Elmer Bischoff -- and with my friend Kim Froshin who continues in their expressive artistic footsteps. It's an honor to be there!<br />
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Elizabeth Barlowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15863624615129627486noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4911433808918419903.post-70985433066588209412014-11-24T10:01:00.001-08:002014-11-24T10:01:11.042-08:00We stopped by Zuni Cafe on Saturday for a martini at the bar (HEAVEN!) and to see my artwork on display in the restaurant -- courtesy of my amazing gallery owner Andra Norris and Gallerie Citi. A thrill to see my work hanging in such a venerable -- and still vibrant -- San Francisco restaurant!<br />
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"Portrait of a Marriage" (two brides on wedding cake)<br />
12 X 12"<br />
Oil on Linen<br />
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"Dreaming of O"Keeffe" (calla lily and nautilus shell)<br />
11 X 14"<br />
Oil on Linen<br />
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"Allen's Dress Boots" (cowboy boots)<br />
16 X 20"<br />
Oil on Linen<br />
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"Portrait of a Perfect Marriage"(martini and glass of champagne)<br />
11 X 14"<br />
Oil on Linen<br />
<br />Elizabeth Barlowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15863624615129627486noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4911433808918419903.post-11522419504005807022014-11-17T11:30:00.003-08:002014-11-17T11:30:41.267-08:00I was asked to create a "portrait" of a lovely woman and her late husband -- using their shoes. It took me a while to discover how to compose the painting to capture their relationship. I finally decided to "pose" their shoes as if they were in an embrace, with his shoes protectively enclosing hers. I also love that it looks as if they are dancing together. This had special meaning for the collector, since her husband passed away just before their youngest daughter's wedding -- and these are the shoes they would have worn -- and danced in -- at the wedding. What an honor to create a memento of someone's love story!<br />
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"Portrait of Sally and Donald"<br />
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Oil on Linen<br />
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Elizabeth Barlowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15863624615129627486noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4911433808918419903.post-69810452932101297312014-08-31T15:55:00.001-07:002014-08-31T15:58:13.498-07:00Last night we had dinner with friends at the beloved and legendary Zuni Cafe. Amazing, creative comfort food, stylish cocktails, great conversation -- and the added pleasure of seeing one of my paintings, "Ignition" on display at the top of the stairs. The curator selected "Ignition" because it is sexy and it is placed in a cozy nook perfect for two lovers. Here's to cozy food, sensual wine and ROMANCE at Zuni Cafe!<br />
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Elizabeth Barlowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15863624615129627486noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4911433808918419903.post-72903682852424706012014-08-19T11:17:00.001-07:002014-08-31T15:58:37.342-07:00I've just completed this painting "Portrait of a Marriage." It continues my "marriage" series, which celebrates the privilege and joy and humor and wonder that are part of being married. Marriage is for me a joy and a privilege and I love illustrating some of the aspects of this state of being. This painting was inspired by two incredible women -- they are every bit as vibrant, colorful and filled with joie de vivre -- as the painting. The "brides" are from their own wedding cake -- and the rest was my invention. It was SUCH a great pleasure creating this painting (and my husband LOVED eating the cake afterwards!). <br />
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Elizabeth Barlowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15863624615129627486noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4911433808918419903.post-49664883760632454402014-04-17T11:17:00.002-07:002014-04-17T11:17:45.397-07:00Last year, I was commissioned by a wonderful family to create a painting in memory of their late father. He was an extraordinary man -- beloved husband, father, athlete, architect, church leader, friend to many. The family sent me a box of his belongings -- each one symbolic of an aspect of his life and spirit. <br />
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I spent several days searching for a composition that would make a beautiful and pleasing painting -- but would also tell his story in a meaningful way. After many hours of experimenting, everything fell into place in one moment and the composition sang to me.<br />
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On Sunday evening, I presented the painting to the family and a gathering of their friends. When I unveiled the painting there was at first silence, then a few tears and finally smiles and even laughter. It was a profound experience to see how one painting can move a room of people and touch them deeply. And it was a privilege to be able to create this gift in memory of an exceptional human being.<br />
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Elizabeth Barlowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15863624615129627486noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4911433808918419903.post-483637552895707652013-10-14T18:48:00.002-07:002013-10-14T18:48:22.422-07:00It was a beautiful evening in Sacramento on Saturday night -- at the opening night reception for Elliott Fouts Gallery's Annual Still-Life Invitational exhibition. Wonderful art, gorgeous gallery, wine, nibbles and a jazz combo. I have four paintings in the exhibition, and am so grateful to see my work hanging side by side with so much talent!<br />
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Elizabeth Barlowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15863624615129627486noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4911433808918419903.post-87209570969777789102013-06-23T15:05:00.000-07:002013-06-23T15:05:34.586-07:00I have just completed a painting in honor of my dear friend Zheng Cao. She was an opera singer with a devoted following around the world, and she died tragically young earlier this year. In addition to her amazing musical talent, she was a sparkling presence who enchanted everyone she met. <div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">The painting is titled "Portrait of Zheng Cao (with Mozart and Frederica von Stade)." It is a tribute to Zheng’s artistry and shining spirit. It is also a tribute to the extraordinary friendship between Zheng and the great mezzo soprano Fredericka von Stade (Flicka). </span></span><br />
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">The painting features two objects that are emblematic of the bond between the two mezzos. The score of Le Nozze di Figaro was presented to Flicka when she first sang the role of Cherubino at Paris Opera in 1973. And the buckle on the shoe is one of a pair worn by Flicka each time she performed Cherubino. Flicka passed the torch to Zheng by giving her the score and the "Cherubino" buckles, which Zheng faithfully wore in each of her own Cherubino performances. </span></span><br />
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">The last object in the painting is a ribbon -- symbolizing the ribbon treasured by Cherubino as a memory of his beloved. It is red for Zheng, and it has no beginning and no end.</span></span><br />
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