Barbara Ali studied art in high school and in college. While
earning her degree at Earlham College she was chosen to participate in studies
abroad where she studied the works of many master artists. She lived for
several years in Paris as well as in the south of France. Her strongest
influences have been the impressionists, realists and surrealists. The
influences of European artists continue to be evident in her work.
Barbara's works reveal a fascination with the intricacies of
the world around us. She is inspired by the small things in life and the beauty
that can be found even in ordinary things. Having grown up in a rural setting
Barbara has a deep love of nature and she taps into that relationship in her
work. She often works Plein Air, allowing the sights and sounds of the outdoors
to influence her pieces.
Barbara is drawn to a diverse range of subjects which allows
her the freedom to express many thoughts and many moods. Her subjects range
from a vase of flowers to a simple "moment in time" to imaginary
worlds where the viewer creates his own storyline. Her gallery consists of
portraits, still lifes and landscapes, as well as imaginative pieces.
Barbara's works have been shown in both national and local
exhibitions.
