Barbara Dirnbach
Woman from Alsace, France
2019
Mixed Media framed under glass
22" x 18"
About Barbara Dirnbach:
"Every day I embrace goals that I set for myself as an artist by taking chances and delving into unknown territory using various techniques such as print making, mixed media, collage, and transfers with materials like acrylics, watercolors, charcoal, fabric, and even house paint.
I explore my inner world and express my ideas by choosing subjects and images that are personal and meaningful to me. Recently I have been focusing on impressionistic portraits of women though not exclusively. My intention is for every piece of art to convey a bold emotional story.
I am strongly influenced by Alice Neel, Richard Diebenkorn, Jules Pascin, and Willem de Kooning among many others. It is important to stay grounded in tradition, build on it but to not be limited by it.
Creating art gives me a sense of purpose, achievement, and excitement. I hope the journey never ends."