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Artist Statement:
My Artwork does not describe
any one particular style, but
rather my general attitude
towards certain subjects or
topics of our world. My
Paintings contain moral themes
and convey my individuality
and spontaneous thoughts and
ideas.
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Artist Exhibitions:
2008 Fund raiser for The
Bright and Beautiful Therapy
Dogs, Inc. 3 paintings of 12
Working Therapy Dog Portraits.
Acrylics on Canvas - 24" x 48"
This work is on Permanent
Public Display in a HUGE
collection at the Saint
Barnabus Health Care Facility
in NJ. This Public Collection
has raised $...
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Artist Galleries:
SPLASH Contemporary Art
Gallery
Asbury Park, NJ
Print On Demand Galleries:
http://artprints.imagekind.com.
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Artist Reviews:
Forbes.com:
http://tinyurl.com/5f4ks8
Phoenix Business Journal:
http://tinyurl.com/5tjoel
NJ.com:
http://tinyurl.com/6kd8wy
MDMA's Industry News Daily:
http://tinyurl.com/5thf77
NurseWeek:
http://tinyurl.com/6px2vg
Rehab Management:
http://tinyurl.com/5oemlq
Breitbart.com:
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All Points Research:
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Collections:
3 Giant Paintings/Corporate
Collection.
St. Barnabus Health Care...
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Commissions:
1) Custom Pet
Portrait(Dog)Shari
Wexler,Freehold,NJ,USA
2) Custom Pet Portrait(Dog)Pat
Brown,Upper Black Eddy,PA,USA
3) Custom Pet Portraits(12
Therapy Dogs)The Bright and
Beautiful Therapy Dogs,
Inc.,Morris Plains,NJ,USA
4) Custom Zombie Painting 24 x
30" Mike Lenihan
5) ...
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Laura Barbosa Biography:
| Biographical information for Laura Barbosa can be found below. The artist may choose what information to display. Sometimes the artist chooses not to display personal information to the general public. |
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Age
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41
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| Gender |
Female
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| Status |
Single
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| Children |
99
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| Religion |
Christian |
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| Education |
Self Taught |
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| Hobbies / Interests |
Sketching, Reading, painting,dog shows, horror movies. |
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| Favorite Artistic Medium |
Painting Acrylic
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| Favorite Arthistory Movement |
Expressionism - (1905 - 1945)
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| Favorite Visual Artist |
Picasso
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| Favorite Work of Art |
All
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| Biggest Artistic Inspiration |
Picasso had inspired me throughout my life. I had noticed that he did experiment with different styles and I feel that my styles and ideas are influenced by his work. |
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| Why Did You Become An Artist |
I was born an artist. I am self taught from childhood. |
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| Your Personal Biography |
Professional Fine Artist: Laura Barbosa
Published in:
NY ARTS MAGAZINE-September 2008
ART BUSINESS NEWS-Online Gallery
ASBURY PARK PRESS- 'Art Of The Dog' by Zack Patberg,
Forbes.com, Los Angeles Times, Hollywood Reporter & More…
New Jersey Artist Laura Barbosa is a Self-Representing / Published / Professional Fine Artist whom makes a living off her art and donates her artwork to charitable causes when supplies and time are available. She has already made a name for herself on an international level and has signed a contract with Icon Shoes. Look for Laura’s “Pug Dog” on Handbags, Shoes & Accessories made by ICON SHOES in stores near you starting September 2009. www.iconshoes.com
Artist Statement:
My Artwork does not describe any one particular style, but rather my general attitude towards certain subjects or topics of our world. My Paintings convey my individuality and spontaneous thoughts and ideas. My Art has been described by others as 'an embarrassment of riches in a colorful world of subconscious thinking.' It is like a journey into the deepest corner of my mind which pulls out current ideas and accumulations of my past experiences, welding them together and presenting them to the world allowing the viewer to create their own conclusions and individual meanings that are all their own.'
Selected Exhibitions:
March of 2007- Splash Contemporary Gallery in Asbury Park NJ.
March Madness Show - 6 works on Exhibit.
July 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009- Stover Mill, 56th, 57th, & 58th Annual
Tinicum Arts Festival- Erwinna Pennsylvania - 7 Works on Exhibit.
Awards:
*Third Prize, 'Horse Dance', Cultural Arts Center, Brick, NJ 2008
*Third Prize, Stover Mill, Acrylics Category, 'Bordeaux Dog' Juried by Bill Novak, 2007
*Featured Artist: Imagekind Gallery on Easter Sunday March 23 2008
*Art E-Motions Contest Winner- Boundless Gallery May 2009
*Artist of The Month - Boundless Gallery July 2009
*EBSQ Award Winner - For 'Uncanny Valley' 2009
Public Collections:
2008 Fund raiser for The Bright and Beautiful Therapy Dogs. 3 paintings of 12 Working Therapy Dog Portraits. Acrylics on Canvas - 24' x 48' This work is on Permanent Public Display in a HUGE collection at the St. Barnabus Health Care Facility in NJ. This Public Collection has raised $7500.00 for the Bright and Beautiful Therapy Dog Org. to help maintain their training and education for the welfare of Patients throughout America.
Laura has been selling art on line for a period of 6 years. She is a member and seller on All Posters, Art.com, Artist Rising, Imagekind, EBSQ, Absolute Arts Premiere Portfolio Artist, EasyArt Academy, Etsy, Yessy, D'ART, eBay and Boundless Gallery.
Commissions: Small to Giant Custom Artworks for Home or Office Decor.
Contact The Artist Direct: wardogmastiff@netzero.net
EBAY SELLER ID: barbosaart
Invest In Emotion By Laura Barbosa
The Power of Art should be felt by not only our minds but also our hearts and this is what makes it emotional. Emotion in my art is how I portray my feelings onto the canvas and try to reach the soul of my audience.
My Artwork has been described as “An embarrassment of riches in a colorful world of subconscious thinking” and most of my pieces are known as conversational art pieces because they usually make the viewer experience emotion while viewing my work.
I Believe that Art is the Best investment you will ever make, where else can you purchase a piece of someone’s soul? |
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