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Posting this little article on behalf of Jax. For more info contact Jax or visit her site This little program is an ideal tool for Artist like me who tend to lose track of everything! It was designed by Artists for Artists, so they cover all the bases - From storing photographs in various sizes (for uploading to websites, ads and high resolution for print sales) to contracts needed to sell your work in galleries and check-lists for Exhibitions. Everything in one place! Easy to use and just an absolute pleasure! I discussed the importance of keeping a log book in my Painting Blog Selling in Galleries. GYST will take care of all of this in one simple program.

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I'm introduced to easelspace by a friend.
Will upload some paintings, I have a blog shadesoflife.blogspot.com, so I may not wright as often but will keep in touch
Enjoy a creative day.

My art Piece Last One Standing was published today in the Art Magazine 1st Angel Art .you can find out more about it here at http://1stangel.co.uk/chooses/1stangel-chooses-last-one-standing-by-crispin-delgado

Sorry i have been gone so long =( I have been very busy trying to get ready for the holidays .I just uploaded a couple of new pieces i have done .Hope you all enjoy it .I will have more very soon =)

This is the second time in a little over a year they messed up my Account and now my only solution is to start another account ? I don't think so ! i will just continue to post my Artwork here and on all my other sites .You people are so much nicer here anyways *hugs*

I will be teaming up with another artist,A photographer Kristina Nabity .We will combining our talents for an upcoming project .Can't wait !

I should have My newest Photos from my Newest Model Brandy Lira.The Model release form is signed and ready to go ! I can't wait to get to painting my next Set of Paintings =)

Inside The Studio

Meet Gifted Artist Laura Barbosa…
Location: Toms River, NJ USA

Official Website: www.laurabarbosaart.com          
Etsy Shop: www.barbosaart.etsy.com

Handmade Specialties: Original Paintings on Canvas, Custom Commissions, Digital Art /Graphic Design, Art Jewelry Images, Fine Art Prints

Laura’s Story…
My complete adoration and love for animals developed from my relationship that I had with our family dog. I found enjoyment in his facial expressions and funny antics. I believe these experiences molded me in the direction of animals and a true love for painting them. My art grew more and more with each passing day. In high school my favorite pastime was doodling and eventually I doodled my way into an art class. I started a home business when I was 16 which was all about capturing people’s favorite photos onto sweatshirts and sold them at a fair price to many students and their family members. I was making a decent living at a young age with nothing more than a few bottles of fabric paint an airbrush and a pack of generic sweatshirts. As time went on, I started painting wall murals and experimenting with different media. After accomplishing more pieces, I grew as an artist. The traits and techniques I developed as a child actually create the anchor that my creativity rests upon today. It seems that each year I became more free with my ideas and techniques.

Laura’s Creative Process…
My emotions and thoughts predetermine what is going to develop on the canvas. I work from the subconscious mind and many times I will wake up with an idea in the morning. There are so many ideas in my head that I need to carry a sketchbook with me to jot down the thoughts coming from my head. I have been known to be in the middle of a conversation and have to excuse myself to sketch an idea in my book before I lose it. This is the beginning of my creative process and from this point I cannot wait to get to my studio to start painting. I work mainly with acrylics and ink. I like to use them together to achieve the effect I want. For my abstracts I prefer thick acrylic paint, texture and using the palette knife to mix and push the paint around the canvas. I don’t like using brushes and have come to love the sponge and the use of my finger for blending but for my animal portraits, brushes are needed for detailing and creating fur. On occasion, I will dip my whole hand in paint and start creating to see what I come up with. If the subject matter is very specific then it must be planned out. For example, my animal portraits are carefully calculated before I begin.
 

More About Artist Laura Barbosa….
Laura Barbosa is becoming known on an International Level and is a Published Artist with Public Collections. Her Collectors reside in Australia, The United Kingdom, Canada and in all 50 United States.

Laura’s Painting Entitled: Model has been chosen for HGTV’s new show: Battle on The Block and will be featured in an upcoming episode in April of 2010 the West Orange NJ Show.

In 2009, Her PUG DOG was picked up by a scout from icon shoes for their many products such as handbags, golf shoes, belts, purses and more.

Selected Exhibitions:
December 2009 – All America Tour – Chalk Farm Gallery, NM USA

December 2009 – All America Tour – Miranda Gallery, CA

March of 2007- Splash Contemporary Gallery in Asbury Park NJ

March Madness Show – 6 works on Exhibit

July 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009- Stover Mill, 56th, 57th, & 58th Annual

Tinicum Arts Festival- Erwinna Pennsylvania – 7 Works on Exhibit

Published:
NY ARTS Magazine 2008
Hollywood Reporter
Forbes & more

Awards & Honors:

Public Collection: Community Medical Center in Toms River, NJ

2008 Fund raiser for The Bright and Beautiful Therapy Dogs. 3 paintings of 12 Working Therapy Dog Portraits. Acrylics on Canvas – 24" x 48" This work is on Permanent Public Display in a HUGE collection at the St. Barnabus Health Care Facility in NJ. This Public Collection has raised US $7,500.00 for the Bright and Beautiful Therapy Dog Org. to help maintain their training and education for the welfare of Patients throughout America.

Commissions: Small to Giant Custom Artworks for Home or Office Decor. 

Other Places to Buy Laura Barbosa’s Art
Discovered Artists, Etsy, Yessy, Absolute Arts, D’ART, Fine Art America, Artflock, Ebay, Art.com, Allposters, Imagekind and more.

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My interest in art began as a child. I was born with a love for animals and a passion for painting. Having come from a broken home and having a lot of free time at a young age, I developed my very own art skills through experimenting with crayons and finger paints. This eventually took me down the road of art and before I knew it, I was stopping at the art store on my way home from school and found myself buying new colored pencil packs and sketchbooks with my lunch money.