Barbara Slezak
My interest in art was piqued at a very young age. After winning a poster competition in the 3rd grade, my art teacher selected me to attend art lessons at the local art museum. Since then, I’ve experienced numerous classes in a variety of mediums. This creative search for new ideas has taken me to famous museums and has introduced me to many talented people. So, from a young age to the present, my search for creative ideas has provided me with a wonderful journey through art.
Originally I was an abstract oil painter. Intuitively I would add more paint, movement, shape and texture to the work. As the piece developed, the color would bring me into the painting. My work was emotionally expressive, pressing my feelings out onto the canvas. Now, drawing with pastels my work is more about deliberate choices. My painting compositions reflect my stories about travel, love and family. My inspiration is derived from mother nature, learning and exploring the world outside myself as well as my internal journey of self-reflection.
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