Clementines

Clementines on a Raised Plate

Clementines on a Shelf

Each of these are mini's -- 3"x4" inches. They are adorable! And all Sold.

Clementines in a Glass Bowl

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Little Cupcakes

Cupcake Lemon

Cupcake Mint

Cupcake Sherbet

Each of these little paintings are 4"x3".  Sold.

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Paintings in Geneva Shop

Paintings by Barbara Sistak Baur in the Shoppes at 123, Inc. (formerly the Persimmon Tree,) 123 S. Third St., Geneva, IL

I am pleased to announced that my paintings are now available at The Shoppes at 123, Inc. (formerly the Persimmon Tree), 123 S. Third St., Geneva, IL. As shown is the photo, several of my smaller and mini paintings fit in nicely.  This is an adorable little shop that you can easily wander in for hours!  There is all manner of household items to be viewed, many created by local artisans.

The Shoppes at 123, Inc. (formerly the Persimmon Tree,) 123 S. Third St., Geneva, IL

New at this is shop is the name and concept. Instead of purchasing ready-made merchandise, as they have for years and years, the shopkeepers are now inviting artists to display works of art oriented for the home -- some whimsical, some more serious. Geneva is a great little town to shop in -- many, many shops line the historical downtown. You could easily spend a day.  Hey, now that the holidays are on they way, why not consider a trip to Geneva!

Paintings by Barbara Sistak Baur in the Shoppes at 123, Inc.  © B Sistak Baur

Paintings by Barbara Sistak Baur in the Shoppes at 123, Inc. © B Sistak Baur

My paintings are no longer at this shop.

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Fruit Tart on Red with Gold

Fruit Tart on Red, 11"x14", acrylic, $400, © B. Sistak Baur

Gold paint -- I have always wanted to put gold paint on a painting. Fellow artists warned against it because it is easy to get too kitschy. But, in the secret seclusion of my studio, I went ahead with it anyway. And never showed it to anyone. Until now. Here it is. A fruit tart on a red background set on a gold plate.  And trimmed with a gold valence-like treatment, top and bottom. It reminds me of a small-town bakery window and shelf. How fabulous! The close up shows the golden swirls. You can click the image for an enlargement. By the way, lots of people use gold paint but the master is Gustav Klimt. And his work is not kitschy at all. He's the guy who gave us the famous Kiss.  Here is a multi-media presentation about him.  I am pretty sure I am going to try gold again.

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Art in The Barn

September 25-26, 2010 is the fall classic Art in The Barn in Barrington (IL) on the grounds of Good Shepherd Hospital. This art festival is unique because the artworks are actually displayed in old farm buildings, left over from when the hospital was built. What is so much fun is that visitors wind through all the buildings -- upper barn, corn crib, lower barn, tool shed, garage, etc. -- viewing and purchasing artwork. A portion of each sale goes to the hospital auxiliary. It is Saturday and Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm.  Here is the link. Look for me in the Mill Room. I am in the same spot as I was last time.

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"Patterned" After Matisse

 The Bakery Visit, acrylic, 11"x14", framed, $400

Last time I wrote about Wayne Theibaud and this time I would want to mention  another artist that I've always admired  -- Henri Matisse. Matisse was an artist who focused on beauty in his paintings. He wasn't about telling stories or delivering hidden meanings. He enjoyed painting interior scenes in harmonious colors, figures that were dancing or bounding and, of course, beautiful models amid heavily patterned backgrounds. He concentrated on using color to express beauty in ways that were new at the time.  "I dream of an art of balance, purity, tranquility, devoid of disturbing or disquieting subject matter...as something akin to a good armchair..." -- Matisse.

He has taught me to appreciate the beauty in the scenes I create. My featured artwork today is also about patterns and colors. This painting shows the pattern of the bakery racks and the repeating patterns of the fruit tarts and cookies in the pans. There is also the pattern of the triangles that make up the slices of chocolate cake.  The human brain is comforted by patterns, I think. There may be a sense of ease with rhythm.

--Barb
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Oakbrook (IL) Center Invitational Art Fair

The fine Oakbrook Center is the setting for a long running invitational art fair this Saturday and Sunday, September 4 and 5. Artists have booths that leisurely wind through the outdoor pathways that run through the center. 

I will have a booth that is front of Bloomingdale's Home Store.  I hope you can come by.
--Barb
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