Barbara Rudolph is an artist whose paintings tell a story.  They are unique, thought provoking and often have a sense of humor to them.   "I enjoy getting absorbed in a new painting as it gradually reveals the story I am telling."  The messages and symbolism help to connect the viewer to the painting.  "I'm thrilled when someone steps in for a closer look and then responds with a laugh or a smile.  It is also fun when people connect a memory of their own to one of my paintings." 

In recent years Barbara has focused primarily on intimate portraits of birds, often in a peculiar and fun situation.  She devotes time to photographing birds which she later incorporates into her still-life arrangements of books, objects and flowers.  She also captures a moment in time with her sky paintings with a single bird or birds in flight.  "My inspiration for my new bird series was inspired by my late father.  His hobby was bird carving, and he always wanted me to paint birds.  It wasn't until later in my career that I fianlly devoted myself to this as a subject matter and now I am forever hooked and also grateful to my father."    

Barbara is an Arizona artist who who has been interested in drawing and painting since an early age.  She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in 1990 from Arizona State University specializing in painting and printmaking.  After college she continued to study and take various painting workshops at the Scottsdale Artists School as well as in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico.  Her introduction into the professional art world was in graphic design, followed by many years of painting for the fine art publishing business.

In the late 1990's Barbara began working full time painting in her own studio.  She has created many works for clients in a variety of styles, from floral to classical figurative paintings.  Her medium of choice is oil paint, but occasionally she will incorporate a mixed media border with texture and gold leaf.  

Her paintings have been shown in galleries throughout the country.  They have also been featured in design trade magazines, as well as in Southwest Art Magazine and American Art Collector.   She has been awarded many commissions and her work  can be found in the homes of collectors throughout the United States, and most recently Stephene Myer, creator of the Twilite series.

"Art is such an important part of my life.  I love to spend time in the studio creating paintings that will bring joy into people's lives."   

      Shows:

Celebration of Fine Art, Scottsdale AZ  (UPCOMING  2011)
(January 15th - March 27th)
Studio #224

Exhibited at the Celebration of  Fine Art every year since 2006

     Most Recent Gallery Representation:

The Signature Gallery,  Santa Fe, New Mexico (2010)
Jane Hamilton Fine Art, Tucson, AZ (2006 - 2010)
Forms Gallery, Delray Beach, FL (2004 - 2010)

   Community Support:

Make-A-Wish Foundation
The Child Crises Nursery
Make A Difference Foundation
Phoenix Theater Scottsdale Center for the Arts
Beat The Heat (Trends - Arizona Justice for Children)
The Art of Music (Tucson Symphony)