|
|
BEST OF SHOW 2011 FIRST PLACE 2019
While encouraging others with her art, wildlife and nature artist, Fawn McNeill Barr, is inspired by creation. Her paintings begin while soaking up the colors in a garden, interacting with farm animals, going to a zoo, exploring a ranch, or maybe spending a day at the beach. She uses her plein air studies (works done on location) along with her own photographs and sketches to create her truly one-of-a-kind original paintings.
Many of Fawn’s paintings are realistic. She captures tiny details and sometimes hides things in the clouds or the trees. Some of her works are more impressionistic or even abstract, but most of her paintings are part of a series created from a paint-out, or a special event.
Fawn creates a variety of subjects in a variety of styles. Her focus is usually the use of strong color and/or texture. She will use smooth illusions of texture or actually build up thick layers of tactile texture. Her newest series includes mixed media and sculptural effects that include found objects (seashells, charms, beads, etc.) or handmade clay objects that she creates specifically for a certain piece.
“When clients visit my showroom, they often ask if all the paintings are by the same artist. I smile and proclaim, ‘Yes! I did all of these!’
"Honestly, I like working on more than one painting. Sometimes it takes months to get all the details right. While one is drying, or while I am contemplating what I want to add or change, I will work on something else. As a result, I usually have several projects going at once. Besides that, some of my paintings are simply created to break the rules and have some fun.”
Fawn uses professional quality materials for stronger adhesion and intense colors that don't fade as much as student-grade paints and/or many inks. She also seals her work with professional-grade clear sealers to ensure longevity so her pieces can be enjoyed for many years to come.
Using her maiden name as her pen name, Fawn honors her father, Thomas McNeill, who died before she turned 3 while he served in the United States Coast Guard. She also signs her name with a dove to thank the Lord for His guidance.
Many of Fawn’s paintings are realistic. She captures tiny details and sometimes hides things in the clouds or the trees. Some of her works are more impressionistic or even abstract, but most of her paintings are part of a series created from a paint-out, or a special event.
Fawn creates a variety of subjects in a variety of styles. Her focus is usually the use of strong color and/or texture. She will use smooth illusions of texture or actually build up thick layers of tactile texture. Her newest series includes mixed media and sculptural effects that include found objects (seashells, charms, beads, etc.) or handmade clay objects that she creates specifically for a certain piece.
“When clients visit my showroom, they often ask if all the paintings are by the same artist. I smile and proclaim, ‘Yes! I did all of these!’
"Honestly, I like working on more than one painting. Sometimes it takes months to get all the details right. While one is drying, or while I am contemplating what I want to add or change, I will work on something else. As a result, I usually have several projects going at once. Besides that, some of my paintings are simply created to break the rules and have some fun.”
Fawn uses professional quality materials for stronger adhesion and intense colors that don't fade as much as student-grade paints and/or many inks. She also seals her work with professional-grade clear sealers to ensure longevity so her pieces can be enjoyed for many years to come.
Using her maiden name as her pen name, Fawn honors her father, Thomas McNeill, who died before she turned 3 while he served in the United States Coast Guard. She also signs her name with a dove to thank the Lord for His guidance.
|
Fawn with her butterfly sculpture that she painted for Okeechobee Main Street, June 2018. (One of nine donated by different artists for the butterfly garden installation. Okeechobee Main Street supplied the steal butterfly sculpture and the paint.) Read More |