Welcome to Barbara's "art" blog. I create artworks that range from small to large, from somewhat eerie to very joyous. Most of my works come straight from my imagination; I use my experiences and filter them through my brain. Soometimes I try to sit back and watch my hands create, and enjoy the process almost as a spectator. Eventually, though, my more technical side comes out to correct the spontaneous one, and the two compromise.

See links (on the right)to my hand-painted jewelry and pet portraits.

Note: any artwork on this blog is copyright of Barbara Yalof


Tuesday, May 6, 2008

The Art Opening

This painting is made up from memories and from my imagination.
It's got an interesting rhythm that moves from black shape to black shape; not much rest here at this art opening. I had alot of fun using an analagous color scheme; putting limits on the colors allows for a more activity -packed scene. If I had, for instance, put in greens and purples and blues, the result would be psychedelic and over-stimulating.
The details become more prominent in the foreground, fading to shapes and more abstraction in the background.


3 comments:

jmh said...

Barb,
I love your different blogs. I am inspired by your work.You are my kind of women with so much going on. Cannot wait to get back into my own art to get the right brain juices flowing again. Thanks for the spark of inspiration. Visit me at http://www.artworkontheweb.com please comment on my new blog. It is being customized and will be more artful soon. Blessings my friend!
Joan
"Thoughts held in mind produce after their kind."

Judy said...

Wow -this is such an awesome piece of art - amazing.

neetzy said...

Hi Barb,

I love the Art Opening. It feels like the experience. Having the honor of being a resident artist last year I can relate. The first Friday became a social scene and many of the crowds who came out were showing themselves off, not looking at art. Your work is very "perceptive."