We were lucky to catch up with Barbara Haviland recently and have shared our conversation below.
Barbara, looking forward to hearing all of your stories today. Can you talk to us about how you learned to do what you do?
I took classes in oil painting many years ago. I studied with what I think was the best. I painted every day so I could perfect my skill. I found taking classes and learning skills was the way to go. I still take classes, so I won’t get stale. I think oil painting is so relaxing and does a body good. Through the years I have learned patience and how to sketch and what colors and how to make them work for your pieces. Time was an obstacle as I was raising my 3 children and husband. My husband was my rock and he encouraged me to keep going.
Barbara, before we move on to more of these sorts of questions, can you take some time to bring our readers up to speed on you and what you do?
I knew I wanted to paint after the first class I took. I would paint whenever I could. My husband worked out of town and my 3 children were doing the normal activities. I found that the more I painted the more subjects I would try. It was exciting to take that canvas and make it into a real or imaginary place. I started painting in 1976 and in 1999 started selling my pieces on Ebay. It is all history now as I retired from a real job and traveled with my husband painting the places, we were in. It was while we were traveling that I started teaching people in the RV parks. Now, 47 years later, I am still passionate about painting.
For you, what’s the most rewarding aspect of being a creative?
In the past years, I find I love teaching children and adults to paint.
What’s the most rewarding aspect of being a creative in your experience?
Teaching is so rewarding, I love it. I love is to create beautiful landscapes, still life, flower, seascapes, and whatever I see in this beautiful world to create. I want everyone to paint. It makes you feel good.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://BarbaraHavilandFineArt.com http://BarbaraHavilandFineArt.artcall.org
- Instagram: www.instagram.com/7391_BarbaraHaviland
- Facebook: www.facebook.com/barbara.haviland.7
- Linkedin: http://www.linkedin.com/barbara-haviland
- Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/barbarahaviland
Image Credits
Barbara Haviland Photos