My Daughter Christine's Photography Studio is Open!
The sweet family picture you see here, and many of the photos on other parts of this site, are the work of my daughter, Christine Alford,...
Luna Grace Open in Oceanside
Over the moon excited that our daughter Christine has opened her boutique studio, Luna Grace Photography Studio & Art Gallery,...
COMING LATER IN THE YEAR - mycoPLACES EcosystemTM​
In the 1960-70’s, we had the honor of working closely with incredibly dedicated community organizers and the small number of...
Do the eyes have it?
Having just experienced cataract replacement surgery this past month, I am, more than ever, acutely interested in issues relating to visual
Blue Skies of Spring
Spring has always energized me and this year the effect is stronger than ever. The heavy rains of winter have given my garden a...
Steel Carving Revisited
Although I have been using this technique of freehand cutting and carving steel for a number of years many people still jump to...
Meeting Art Lovers at Art Around Adams
Wonderful day at the Art Around Adams event on Saturday! John and I spent the day greeting lots of people outside Sabuku Sushi. Great...
Enjoy Art in Sculpture and Food at Sabuku Sushi in San Diego - June 1 to June 21
BREAKING NEWS! Barbara will be exhibiting at the acclaimed Sabuku Sushi at 3027 Adams Avenue in Normal Heights, San Diego for three full...
Secret Inside - Sculpture Outside
"There is something about a small keepsake box that I often found attractive as a child. Having a receptacle for something special gave...
How Art Touches Us
A disclaimer is in order for this article. It represents my personal opinions on the subject and makes no pretense of scientific...
The Magic of Steel in Metal Arts
Consider for a moment. In your life-time you have surely seen beautiful and striking artistic expressions in gold, silver, platinum,...
Giclee
I write this from the perspective of an artist who does not anticipate that her work will be readily reproduced. My original...
