Barbara Hamilton Art & Photography

2025-02-18T07:47:00.000-08:00

I've been working on a new collection.

Its called the Brain Collection and I am working towards a solo show.

2025-02-18T07:46:00.000-08:00

Good Morning

Its been a hot minute since I rediscovered this blog. Does anyone do blogging anymore? Does anyone read them? Just curious.

April 15, 2012

2013-04-14T20:28:00.001-07:00

Well I never got any recognition for entering the Chelsea Art Show, I was not chosen. Perhaps I will try again next year! I will keep plugging away as a closet artist. I do try and get myself out there, but I find it very hard. Maybe someday, I will have some recognition as an artist......just keep creating in the meantime.....

I am working on a piece to go for charity to help raise funds for treatment for a woman that has been diagnosed with a terminal illness. I will post pics another time, it is still in progress.

What else is happening?

2013-04-07T14:08:00.001-07:00

I entered the Chelsea International Fine Art Competition in NYC. Just for fun!! Thought I would try it. I entered 4 pieces that I had already done before. Finalists will be announced in 3 days on April 10.

You will never know if you don't try. And if you don't try, it keeps you stagnant as an artist. Makes you strive to be better.

http://www.agora-gallery.com//competition/Default.aspx

2013 and what is happening?

2013-04-07T14:00:00.002-07:00

Well its been awhile since I have posted. I have not really been doing too much art lately. Been busy, and I am expecting in August with my first child, so between working full time, and doing the daily errands of life, has left me quite tired. My spare time ends up dedicated to napping. I have never napped so much in my life!

Back in September of 2012, I took a Fine Art Doll Class through a local gallery called the Dollirium.
So this is my finished product from that class. I am working on a couple of other dolls, but I find them very challenging, since I am not great at sewing.

This doll is named "Post apocalyptic Fiona" She is completely hand made and clothing also made and designed by me.

Art Takes Times Square June 18

2012-06-17T14:26:00.001-07:00

Monday June 18, my photography will be shown in Times Square among many others....at Broadway Plaza between 42 and 44th streets.....

Here is my portfolio.....http://barbarahamilton.artistswanted.org/atts2012

https://maps.google.com/maps?q=43rd+St.+and+Broadway%2C+NYC&hl=en&sll=40.759011%2C-73.984472&sspn=0.027858%2C0.066047&hnear=Broadway+%26+W+43rd+St%2C+New+York%2C+10036&t=m&z=17

Seems like forever....since my last post....

2012-02-08T13:48:00.000-08:00

well a couple of things.....on the art front....the miniatures show is well underway...went to the Opening Reception....art is on display there until Feb 17....

http://www.theartexchange.ca/exhibitions.php?exhibitionId=137

I also entered an international contest just for fun only......
It is called Artists Wanted, Year in Review 2011.....
here is the link of the pieces that I submitted for judging.....

http://barbarahamilton.artistswanted.org/yr2011

In March I will enter another miniatures show here in Lambeth Ontario, and also submit a couple of pieces to the Chelsea Fine Art Competition put on by Agora Gallery in New York...again just for fun....

http://www.agora-gallery.com/competition/default.aspx

Virtual Gallery Opening March 9

2012-01-22T12:49:00.000-08:00

Opening event of the gallery 'Abstractx'

Public Event · By Barbie Hamilton

- When
  Friday, March 9, 2012
- Time
  6:00pm until 8:00pm

http://www.facebook.com/events/214592851963706/#!/events/214592851963706/

New Online Virtual Gallery of my work.....

2012-01-20T18:46:00.001-08:00

This is just a few pieces but I thought the virtual gallery is a great way to show off your work......

check mine out...I am going to have an official virtual gallery opening...stay tuned for that....coming up in March. will let you know the date closer to the time......

https://www.virtualgallery.com/abstractx_a607553/abstractx_s7355

Stay Tuned!! Miniatures Show at the Art Exchange

2012-01-14T20:48:00.000-08:00

This past week I dropped off my two pieces for submission to the Miniatures Show in Wortley Villiage.

Here are my submissions, I did a little different approach than my usual mixed media for the show.
Both pieces are 3x4" and are $150 each.

The first one is called "Love me not" and the second one is called "Celtic Dream" It has my influence of my duck, nature and birds in general in it and a couple of celtic symbols.

The show will run from Jan 31 - Feb 18, 2012.

http://www.theartexchange.ca/exhibitions.php?exhibitionId=137

New Year Already!!

2012-01-07T18:45:00.000-08:00

Well time flies...doesn't it? I don't really do resolutions however, I do hope to focus more on my art career this year! I got an encaustic kit for Christmas and have done my first experimental piece.

I will be entering the Miniature show again this year with 2 pieces 3x4 inches and have been working on those.

I am also working on my online store to get that up and running, slowly hopefully everything will come together.

I will post my pieces for the show once I complete them.

Holidays have come and gone by so fast!

2011-12-27T20:39:00.000-08:00

I still have not touched a canvas I have been so busy visiting with family over the last few days...it has been nice being off to just relax, sleep in and not have to focus on anything like my course which I am now complete......

We are heading for the New Year very soon, I hope everyone that checks out my blog has had a great holiday so far and all the best for 2012.......

Here is a festive photo of my duck Dudley......

She is such a sweetie.....although I was lucky to get this photo...since she was full of attitude the day that I photographed her.....

Christmas is less than a month away!!

2011-11-28T18:48:00.000-08:00

With Christmas less than a month away and I am trying to finish up my OR course, I have not touched a canvas since my visit to Curry's my new favourite art store....hopefully I will get going on something soon......life and work can be so consuming that there is no other time for the things I love to do like painting.....December just becomes such a busy month.....

I am hoping to do a painting for my mother...it is in my head I just now need to being it to fruition.......
I am actually off to bed early and it is a rarity as I am a night hawk....so hopefully I will have a great sleep....well off I go....maybe I will be able to post my beginnings of my next painting soon......

2011-11-22T18:15:00.000-08:00

For sale!!

So I am hoping to not only produce some pieces over the holidays....we will see how productive I am.....
with Christmas and travelling, family get togethers and so forth....I have a good solid week off work so it would be great to start my online gallery for sale....I have many photographic images and paintings.....

so if you see a piece that you like for now....just email me and let me know.....for pricing.....

barbara.hamilton@gmail.com

It has always been my dream to start an online gallery and sell my art and photography globally.......
its just having the time to get it all set up......will work on it though.....

I am hopefully going to be experimenting abit with encaustic technique as well.....we'll see how that goes......

I have a trial on Yessy.com to see how much traffic it gets for an online gallery

http://www.yessy.com/barbarahamilton

if you have any suggestions for online websites for selling online art and photography let me know...I am still shopping around.......

New Art Store

2011-11-21T16:29:00.000-08:00

Well I went to a new art store yesterday......it just opened up here in little old London....it is called Curry's...what a great art supply store just dedicated to ART....Micheals is great too but has a much smaller selection of art supplies.....

https://www.currys.com/locations.htm

check out their website.......

so I sit at my art table and stare.....have a couple of ideas for my next art project...I am just not sure which one to start.....hmmm.....

may post later....I have to go and think and figure out which one I want to start.......I am one of those that usually has a few canvases on the go.....don't feel like working on the old stuff that has been kicking around.....

debating whether or not to enter the Exposure 2011 Photograohy Competition....in Miami....

ciao for now.....

Christmas Season is quickly approaching!!!

2011-11-10T18:53:00.000-08:00

Well I have been so busy taking my course, and studying it really hasn't left much time for anything else. Hopefully I will be able to start a new piece this weekend.....or get out and photograph something.....you know working for a living tends to get in the way gobbles up all my time.....lol!!

Maybe I'll get out and do some shopping......

New Pieces

2011-11-03T12:30:00.000-07:00

These are a couple of new pieces with Lots and Lots of texture....it is mixed media/plaster/nuts/newspaper and hardware on it with a metallic flare of colour which is signature in most of my pieces.

I decided to call these pieces Anarchy 1 and Anarchy 2 - Stuck in Time Series. They are 16x20.

New Photography Posts

2011-10-30T08:35:00.000-07:00

Here is a sampling of some photography shoots that I have done, don't have time to update my website at this time.....so I thought I would post a few shots. Hope you enjoy.

http://bhamiltonphotography.blogspot.com/

New Painting called La Fleur Abstract

2011-10-26T15:59:00.000-07:00

This painting is acrylic on canvas and is 30x40. Thought I would do more of an abstract piece.

Another Painting SOLD....

2011-10-21T17:24:00.000-07:00

Well quite excited that another painting sold....I am always tickled pink when someone would like to buy one of my pieces. I am honoured that someone would hang it in their home. This is called the Tree of Life and is mixed media 16x20.

I haven't been painting as much as I would like...you know life and stuff gets in the way.....I started a new job a month ago and the learning curve has been huge so that really has been taking much of my time becoming certified as an OR nurse and am in the midst of taking the course. So once that is complete I am sure that I will be painting more.....and hopefully selling more too.......

Latest Piece Called "Hibiscus"

2011-10-01T21:46:00.000-07:00

Well it has been about a month since I posted my last piece. I was so excited today because I purchased a proper easel for larger pieces. I have been sitting on my floor for hours sometimes to paint the larger pieces.....so this is the first piece that I painted using my new easel.....

It is called "Hibiscus" acrylic on canvas 30x40. I took the photo as the paint was still drying..LOL!! This piece is also for sale. I am happy to say that my piece called "The Five Irises" sold to one of my mom's friends.

Also be sure to check out my portfolio that I have submitted for a Juried Art Show in Miami Florida. It is called Art Takes Miami 2011. Whoever wins will get International exposure in the art world. I can only dream at this point but I have nothing to lose.......and I need you to vote for me.....daily the more votes on my portfolio the better.....for the People's Choice Award.....

Check out my portfolio and give me a vote....it would be appreciated....thanks.

http://barbarahamilton.www.see.me/atm2011

Goderich Tornado Devastation

2011-09-06T12:09:00.000-07:00

So I went up to Kincardine to take my dad out for his birthday (Sept 3) and toured through Goderich since it is on the way.....and it was very heartbreaking to say the least. You really do not get the scope of the disaster til you are there and see it first hand. It almost makes you want to cry. Leaving town I donated to the Goderich Disaster Relief Fund.

There were many people driving around and walking around to see the disaster first hand.

So many people have lost everything. It has brought the town of Goderich together. They are beginning to slowly rebuild, but there are many century homes that are just going to have to be torn down. In many ways it opens your eyes and makes you realize just to feel lucky for what we have.

I walked around and felt a great sense of sadness for the town of Goderich for what they have lost.

The town is rebuilding and trying to get back to some sense of normalcy. It is good to see some resilience, we can all learn from them.

Latest Piece Called Grapevine on a trellis

2011-09-01T22:54:00.000-07:00

Well its been awhile since I have completed any work. I have slowed down a little trying to enjoy the last little bit of summer that we have left. I recently sold my last piece called 5 Irises which I am tickled pink about. I am starting a new job in a week as well, so other things have been keeping me from painting as much as I would like.

Grapevine on a Trellis is 24 x 48, plaster on acylic one of my favourite textured mediums to experiment with.

The Western Fair is coming up and I have submitted 4 photographs this year. I have always gone to the western fair year after year to of course people watch but I also love their photography show. So head on down to the Western Fair starting Sept 9 and check out the photography. There is so much talent around.

Newest Piece is called 5 Irises

2011-08-05T08:25:00.000-07:00

It is Plaster on Acrylic. Just finished last night. It is a large piece. It is similar to another piece that is hanging on my mom's wall.

Kincardine Independent write up

2011-07-29T14:47:00.000-07:00

My parents sent this to me via email since I cannot view it online so I could read the story. I thought that I would share.....