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Friday
Jul202012

Featured Artist Friday - Barbara Auzenne

DateFriday, July 20, 2012 at 11:21AM

Barbara Auzenne“I always loved Art, even as a child. Art and Art History were my interest when I started college. I enjoyed it so much because it was something I could share with my two boys and my husband. As my boys grew older I decided that I wanted a career. I always wanted to be a nurse, so off I went to nursing school and spent the next 30 years enjoying a wonderful career. I retired from a job I loved to care for my brother who was a Vietnam veteran dying from Pancreatic Cancer. While caring for my brother my husband was diagnosed with Cancer.

"After surgery and radiation he is cancer free. After my brothers’ death, I started looking for something creative that would bring me joy. My family started encouraging me to start painting again. A girl friend asked me to do a watercolor class with her and we went for a couple courses. I had painted in oils previously and really wanted to do it again. When we found a class in oils we both began our present journey. Now I can share my art with family, friends and grandchildren.”

Barbara Auzenne - Blue Canyons - 16 x 20 in. - Oils on canvas (click photo for larger image)

AuthorJill | Comment6 Comments |

Reader Comments (6)

Cheers to you, Barb!! I am so happy for you- that you have started painting again. Your picture is beautiful. Keep on with the painting, as you are very talented and it would be a waste. XOXO

July 21, 2012 | Unregistered CommenterMargareth

I am so proud of you, Barbara. You have always been such a nurturing, caring, giving person, and it is wonderful that you are getting back to your creative side as well. This is a gorgeous painting, and I can't wait to see more!!!

July 22, 2012 | Unregistered CommenterLiana

Beautiful work, Barbara! Maybe I'll get to see this painting (and other works) in November--Looking forward to seeing you then.

July 22, 2012 | Unregistered CommenterBernice (Canada)

Barb,
I always enjoy seeing your artistic talent on canvas. Blue Canyons is a beauty, to gaze at!! The color relationship of blue, green, and yellow are harmonious with a depth of richness that allure one to stop and meditate on. Thank you, for sharing. Tamra

July 22, 2012 | Unregistered CommenterTamra Auzenne

So glad you were able to go back and start painting again, enjoy, love your work.

July 23, 2012 | Unregistered CommenterKaren Johnston

Painting is beautiful. Happy to see you doing what you love and makes you happy! Don't ever think its too late to fulfill your dreams!
xoxo
John

July 29, 2012 | Unregistered CommenterJohn

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