Barfield
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Allison Barfield
United States
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Barfield
United States
32 creative works found
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What series of the cityscapes would be complete without a painting with McDonalds woven into one of the paintings? Original ptg: 32” x 32” / acrylic on canvas private collection
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What fascinated me most in painting this piece was the color possibilities with the stoplight and the pebbles in the trash bin. IN fact, I almost got obsessive-compulsive as I tried to paint each pebble a different color. Original ptg: 32” x 32” / acrylic on canvas private collection
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This is the first in a series of three paintings created for a large insurance brokerage. The inspiration is derived from the botanical gardens in St. Louis, Missouri. Original ptg: 32” x 32” / acrylic on canvas private collection
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This is the second in a series of three paintings I created for a large insurance brokerage. I got my inspiration from a visit to the Shaw’s Garden, the botanical gardens in St. Louis. Original ptg: 32” x 32” / acrylic on canvas private collection
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This is one of three paintings I was commissioned to create for a large insurance brokerage. The original paintings are 32” x 32” and were done with my first son, who was two months old at the time, bouncing on my knee. See the Impressionist influence? Original ptg: 32” x 32” / acrylic on canvas private collection
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I love antique glassware and the dreams of childhood, so I intergrated some of my father-in-laws glassware and one of my son’s drawings into this painting. One of the few paintings I have for sale since most of my paintings are in private collections throughout the U.S. Original ptg: 36” x 24” / acrylic on canvas artist’s collection
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When I had finished the large commission for an insurance broker, I was thinking of what I’d like to pursue in the way of subject matter. One of my favorite periods in art history is when the Flemish masters were at the height of their skills. I wondered what it would be like to create my work using some of the Flemish techniques while putting a modern spin on the compositions and subject matter. This was the first in that series. Original ptg: 18” x 24” / acrylic on canvas panel private collection
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This painting is an allegory of the Allegory of Painting by Jan Vermeer. Vermeer is one of my favorite Flemish artists. He died in his 40s and left a small body of beautiful paintings. Someday I would love to see one of his originals. trompe l’oeil Original ptg: 16” x 24” / acrylic on canvas panel private collection
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Columbine Lake was painted from a photo I took of this high mountain lake in Colorado while on a backpacking trip. The setting was spectacular, so I couldn’t resist. It took me two months to finish the piece as I reworked the paint to create a good harmony of color. Original ptg: 60” x 36” / acrylic on canvas artist’s collection
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When my children were toddlers I would take them camping in the Great Smoky Mountain National Park. We’d always visit this one expanse of the Pigeon River where it was fairly tame. It had a lot of fabulous rock arrangements woven into the flow of the water and when I stumbled onto this little waterfall, I knew I wanted to paint it. Original ptg.: 60” x 48” / acrylic on canvas artist’s collection
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Continuing the experiment of affixing things to the wall of my studio. I painted a design on the piece of paper for the corner and hung it. Then added in other elements of the process. Of course, I had to integrate a candy bar wrapper again. Original ptg.: 12” x 18” / acrylic on canvas artist’s collection
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This is a spoof on an 18th century painting. I chose this bit of silliness as an excuse to learn how to paint satin. I find it much harder to paint satin with acrylics. The approach has to be entirely different than when I would paint in oils. Had to do a ton of glazing to get the same effects as I was able to accomplish in oils. Original ptg.: 17” x 24” / acrylic on canvas board artist’s collection
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My brother-in-law is a model train fanatic, so one Christmas I painted this for him. ANd he always kidded me that I needed to write a train song. I did, so the lyrics follow below. Original ptg.: 16” x 20” / acrylic on canvas board private collection SILVER WHEELS in these speechless crowded moments / with the words cold to the touch. / and the moonlight falls upon the night / as these blind eyes search the dark. / the roar of hidden power / heaves away against the bluff, / as it’s rocking, mocking, steel-on-steel / weaves a spell around his thoughts. silver wheels / spinning through the night / stirring up these longings / in the hours before daylight. on the ridge above the river, / a silhouette in fading light, / an old man remembers miles of track / and the work he’s left undone. / silver rail traces Big Muddy, / as it wanders out of sight. / the 10:05 was his to run, / so he meets her every night, so he stands on the river bluff and watches / with a love that cannot be erased. / he waits for the train with this longing that remains / to go home.
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I love winter, so it’s a great excuse to paint a winter scene. This is a pure fabrication of my mind. . . a reminder of the winters I spent in northeast Iowa. Original ptg: 20” x 16” / acrylic on canvas board destroyed in flood
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If you can’t laugh at yourself, well. . . I did this self-portrait at a time in my life when I was feeling a bit crazy about my future. I’d had a bad run of luck, and was talking to a friend about it. During the conversation I had this image pop into my mind of myself loading up with lucky rabbit’s feet and still turning lemons. Here’s the final result. Original ptg.: 16” x 20” / acrylic on canvas board artist’s collection
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An illustration for a children’s book I’ll probably never finish. The premise of the story is that a little boy goes sledding in the woods and stumbles upon a hollow tree, which offers him a strange experience. It has to do with Christmas elves, magic cocoa, and a beautiful Christmas star forged by the elves for the little boy. I used my three oldest children as models for this setting, then made up the rest of the shot from favorite items around the house. . .i.e. the Christmas bulbs on the right. A mantle clock given to us by my wife’s grandmother. And a few other treasured items. Too ambitious of a project for this guy. But I guess I should never say never. I had a blast just letting my imagination kind of flow. Original ptg: 20” x 16” / acrylic on canvas board destroyed in a flood.
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This was an illustration I did for my portfolio, back when I thought I’d like to become an illustrator full-time. Was fun just putting this imaginary scene together. Original ptg: 18” x 16” / acrylic on canvas board
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Yes, it is a strange image. Just goes to show how offbeat my mind can be at times. Original ptg: 16” x 20” / acrylic on masonite board collection of the artist
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When my children were young we used to visit Pigeon Forge, Tennessee on our way to the Great Smoky Mountains. Our last trip through I decided I would do some paintings of the less picturesque aspect of our trip. . . painting images of the tourist trap nestled at the base of those beautiful mountains. Of course the kids love the painting because it sparks deep fond memories of our family trips together. After nearly two years of on and off painting on Beach House, it’s ready to debut. BEACH HOUSE GRILL / original ptg. 33” x 23” / acrylic on canvas
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This painting was done when I was working as an illustrator and trying to build a portfolio. Was trying to show my ability to paint a likeness of a celeb, so I chose young Joni Mitchell, the singer-songwriter. The face was a reference from one of her early albums. Thanks to my wife for posing for the body portion of the painting. Original painting: 16” x 24” / acrylic on masonite collection of the artist.
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This illustration was for an article that never got published. Still I’m glad to get a chance to practice portraiture in whatever form it comes in. Check the Red Bubble artist’s profile picture brisdon if you want to see if I got a good likeness. He agreed to allow me to use his likeness for the article. Original drawing 8” x 8” / prismacolor on acid-free board collection of the artist
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Creating a compelling portrait with prismacolors has always proven difficult. I keep coming back to the subject from time to time to see if I’ve improved at all. The need for a CD cover image for a future album release prompted this attempt. Original drawing 16” x 20” / prismacolor on acid-free board collection of the artist
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This is a portfolio piece I developed as a travel piece. This image of a skier popping out of a candy bar wrapper is just my whacked imagination taking hold of the work again. SWISS VACATION / 24” x 18” / acrylic on canvas board
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Decided to challenge myself. Thought it would be good for me to do one painting a week in one sitting. No multi-session work on these paintings. Figured it might push me to look harder. To be bolder. To boldly go where. . . wait a minute. How’d Star Trek sneak in here. I keep a blog with these paintings commented on in detail, if you’re interested. Just go to Bottomline. . . here’s a gallery of works that are one session paintings. Time to let them get some air on The Bubble. 5” x 7” / acrylic on panel collection the artist
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