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Artist Statement -



Art Therapy: Spiritual Healing Through Artist Expression

Evolved from strong emotional moments in my life and through the influence of my dreams, my passion to paint encourages me to explore deep within myself and create from these idyllic moments.

Since a few years before the turn of the new millennium I became more in-tune with my higher being, or 'spiritual self'. Through the connection and inspiration of people around me, and through acquiring greater knowledge of a spiritual world and an understanding of colour and its effect in our everyday lives, I feel blessed with the ability to express myself in an artistic way.

My paintings define my individuality, along with my vibrant personality. Influenced by the styles of great masters passed, such as, O'Keeffe, Monet, Renoir, Manet and Gauguin, I love bold colour with a style to call my own, representing my "joie de vivre". My work is considered upbeat, warm and flattering to the eye. And while I prominently work with acrylic paints, I have experimented with other media such as: pen and ink, charcoal, pastel, watercolor and oil. I enjoy painting a variety of subjects, including abstract and portraiture, although, most of my work features landscapes and flora.

At a young age I was exposed to a life of travel that I grew to appreciate! I love to travel and experience cultures abroad, or to be a tourist in my own hometown. There is a spiritual connection between my soul and water, and from this, my desire to be around this element soothes my soul, finding peace within. Photographing, another great creative passion of mine, flowers, butterflies, scenic landscapes and portraiture are but a few subjects that intrigue me as I peek through the lens of my camera.

I love all realms of the art world, including writing, photography and music, but painting is my true love. I take great pride in my work, which provides the world the rare opportunity to view life "through my eyes"; a point of view I'm sure you'll find both unique and compelling.

Artist Exhibitions



Enjoying many Great Masters of painting in art history while being authentic and sharing my joy with the world is what I do. - Barbara Simpson

JURIED SOLO
2015 Jul 1-31 Make Moments Count © - Paintings and Photography, Brockville Arts Centre
2014 Jul 1-31 Kaleidoscope of Quebec, Brockville Arts Centre
2011 Aug 1-31 A Floral Arrangement, Brockville Arts Centre
2010 Jul 1-31 Passion Art, An Original Collective Brockville Arts Centre
2009 Feb 1-28 A Floral Rainbow, Brockville Arts Centre 2009 Mar 1-31 Originals-Only, Brockville Arts Centre
2008 Feb 1-28 Canadian Landscapes, Brockville Arts Centre

JURIED - GROUP
2019
Sep 8 Artisan Market Dundas, Dundas ON
Aug 5 54th Art in the Park, Oakville Ontario
May 10-12 33rd Pelham Art Festival, Fonthill Ontario
2018
Aug 6 53rd Art in the Park, Oakville Ontario
May 11th-21st 66th Anniversary Canadian Tulip Festival - World of Tulips, Ottawa Ontario
May 20 Barbara Simpson Meet and Greet, 11 am-2 pm, 66th Anniversary Canadian Tulip Festival, Ottawa Ontario
May 21 66th Anniversary Canadian Tulip Festival - World of Tulips, Aberdeen Pavilion, Lansdowne Park, Ottawa Ontario
May 21 Barbara Simpson 11 am - 2pm - Painting Among the Tulips 66th Anniversary Canadian Tulip Festival - World of Tulips, Commissioners Park, Ottawa Ontario
May 11-13 32nd Pelham Art Festival, Fonthill Ontario
2017
Dec 1-2 Artful Treasures, Niagara-on-the-Lake Ontario Aug 5-6 Art by the Lighthouse, Niagara-on-the-Lake Ontario
May 31st Pelham Art Festival, Fonthill Ontario May 150 Contestant, My Home and Native Land” by Barbara Simpson
2013
July Local Landscapes Flirty Flora, Brockville Arts Centre
2010
July-Sep Brockville Artisans Village, Blockhouse Island, Brockville Ontario
2009
July-Sep Brockville Artisans Village Blockhouse Island, Brockville Ontario
May Tulip Festival, Ottawa Ontario 2009 Apr 1000 Islands Mall, Brockville Ontario
Mar Paint the Mall, 1000 Islands Mall, Brockville Ontario
2008
Oct Colour Zest For Your Heart presented by Barbara Simpson, Brockville Arts Centre
2007
Nov-Dec The Holiday Small Works Exhibit, Light Street Gallery, Baltimore Maryland
Aug-Oct The Light Street Gallery Box Show, Light Street Gallery, Baltimore Maryland
May 5th Annual Art Bloom Festival, Kitty Coleman Woodland Gardens, Comox British Columbia Feb-Jun American Icons, Light Street Gallery, Baltimore Maryland
2006
Oct Eyes on Baltimore - Charm City, Light Street Gallery, Baltimore Maryland USA
2005
Dec Guest Artist, A Country Home Christmas Studio Tour, Lyn Ontario
Nov The 1000 Islands Casino, Gananoque Ontario
Nov The 1000 Islands Playhouse Theatre, Gananoque Ontario
2002
Oct Art Essential, The Ultimate Art Show Sale, Canadas Largest Show and Sale, Calgary Alberta

PUBLIC
2019
Nov 26 Christmas Niagara Craft Show, St. Catharines Ontario
2018
May 29 Art Battle B665, St. Catharines Ontario Painting SOLD onsite Thank you and Congratulations to a new collector of Barbara Simpson Art World originals
May 20 Aberdeen Pavilion, Lansdowne Park, Ottawa Ontario
2013
Dec Uniquely Creative, 1000 Islands Mall, Brockville Ontario
2012
Dec Uniquely Creative, 1000 Islands Mall, Brockville Ontario
Oct Evening in Paris, Brockville Community Fundraiser, Brockville Ontario
2011
Nov Christmas Memories, 1000 Islands Mall, Brockville Ontario
Feb Annual Equine Extravaganza, 1000 Islands Mall, Brockville Ontario
2010
Feb Annual Equine Extravaganza, 1000 Islands Mall, Brockville Ontario
2009
Nov Christmas Memories, 1000 Islands Mall, Brockville Ontario
Feb Equine Extravaganza, 1000 Islands Mall, Brockville Ontario
2008
Oct United Way Art Gala, Brockville Ontario
2007
Jan - Mar Unity Savings Credit Union, Brockville Ontario
2006
Nov United Way Live Auction, Brockville Ontario
Oct-Nov Unity Savings Credit Union, Brockville Ontario
2004
Nov St. Vladimirs Artisan Craft Show, Calgary Alberta
2003
Nov Westbrook Christmas Artisan Craft Show, Calgary Alberta
1998
Bow Picture Framing Gallery, Calgary Alberta


We have hung your masterpiece and it looks beautiful. We feel very blessed to enjoy your art. - J.H. Calgary, Alberta ...

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Numerous private, corporate, museum, gallery and government collections detailed information coming soon.

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