Barbara Brown Paints Slocan Valley Forests in Oils and Publishes Two Books with Companion Films
Barbara Brown, a talented oil painter, resides in the picturesque Slocan Valley of British Columbia, where she has lived for the past 28 years. Her artwork seamlessly combines realistic portrayals with elements of Magical Realism, adorned with symbols and sacred geometry. In addition to her painting, Brown is also an author, having contributed to two volumes of her book series titled "SYLVAN REFLECTIONS: Wanderings, Paintings and Ponderings from the Forest," which showcases her poetry and nature-inspired stories. Some of her prominent pieces include "Fallen Cedar/Rising Dragon" and "Mistical February," aiming to foster a deeper connection with nature.
Key facts
- Barbara Brown paints in oils on canvas with a fairly realistic, lyrical style and an impression of detail.
- She includes an otherworldly aspect in each painting, sometimes obvious and sometimes hidden, often using symbolism or sacred geometry, which can move the work into Magical Realism.
- She has lived in a cabin in the Slocan Valley, in the wild mountainous southeastern region of British Columbia, Canada, and has walked the forest there daily for 28 years.
- Her paintings are published with their stories in two books: SYLVAN REFLECTIONS: Wanderings, Paintings and Ponderings from the Forest, Volumes I & II.
- The books include poetic musings on nature and human nature, nature lore, woodland imagery, tales of wildlife encounters, mindfulness practices and favourite quotes.
- Each book includes a companion film she produced that offers a meditative dive into the forests of the Slocan Valley.
- She aims to achieve depth so viewers lose themselves in the woods and experience the forest's healing, and to evoke the forest's ability to both enliven and soothe, providing solace and revitalization.
- Her mission is to reignite reverence and awe for the natural world and inspire falling back in love with mother Earth, fostering nature connection.
- Works mentioned include "Fallen Cedar/Rising Dragon" (12" x 16"), "Deep Winter Portals" (16" x 12"), "Marilyn's Forest" (20" x 16"), "Who Rides The Mists" (12" x 24"), "Larch StarBurst" (16" x 12"), "Huginn & Muninn" (18" x 30"), "Cathedral" (16" x 12"), "Stone Portal To Beyond" (16" x 20") and "Mistical February" (12" x 9").
- She invites followers on Facebook and Instagram.
Entities
Artists
- Barbara Brown
Institutions
- Artsy Shark
Locations
- Slocan Valley
- British Columbia
- Canada