::::BARBARA O'NEILL::::ARTIST::::

Painting is my key to the secret garden, my way down the rabbit hole, my looking glass.

From the beginning of the process, choosing the paper and selecting the colors, through to the final framing, has struck me as magical. And, over the years, that magical process has had its way with me, leading me from hobby to art. Painting fills me with a sense of accomplishment and integrity, and has proven a most amenable vehicle for translating inner vision to outer reality. I paint from the inside out. Though I work quite deliberately, consciously employing both traditional and innovative techniques, my unconscious is the undisputed project manager.

The inspired, unpredictable nature of this work frees my imagination and provides many opportunities for happy accident and grace to influence the finished piece.

Recently I discovered some childhood drawings: simple, crayoned expression that resonate deeply within my work. Inspired and invigorated by a renewed sense of creativity, and awed by the mystery of how creation occurs, I am now painting richly varied works exploring many mediums, textures and colors.

Please feel free to contact me if you would like to commission an exclusive original.


	BARBARA O'NEILL

	Painting is my key to the secret garden, my way down the rabbit hole, my looking glass. From the beginning of the process, choosing the paper and selecting the colors, through to the final framing, has struck me as magical. And, over the years, that magical process has had its way with me, leading me from hobby to art. Painting fills me with a sense of accomplishment and integrity, and has proven a most amenable vehicle for translating inner vision to outer reality. I paint from the inside out. Though I work quite deliberately, consciously employing both traditional and innovative techniques, my unconscious is the undisputed project manager. The inspired, unpredictable nature of this work frees my imagination and provides many opportunities for happy accident and grace to influence the finished piece. Recently I discovered some childhood drawings: simple, crayoned expression that resonate deeply within my work. Inspired and invigorated by a renewed sense of creativity, and awed by the mystery of how creation occurs, I am now painting richly varied works exploring many mediums, textures and colors. Please feel free to contact me if you would like to commission an exclusive original.



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