About the Artist

Barbara Houdeshell, Oil Paintings That Enlighten

 "Art brings excitement to me as I create it and it is my pleasure to share that passion!"

It is not my goal to capture every detail in my work, but to convey the mood of a peaceful moment in time.  I have a deep passion for creating art that combined my love for the outdoors and painting the ever-changing moods and light on the landscape.  I am remided of Psalm 104 when I am in nature in those quiet moments.  With Yeshua as my Savior, it is my primary goal to capture the beauty of G-d's creation in order to glorify Him as best as I can.  

"Having grown up in the Great Lakes region, I fell in love with the beauty of nature that surrounded me.  I was always outdoors playing, hiking and exploring everything.  This made me feel alive and I wanted to draw it, paint it and just simply soak it in."  

From the start of Barb's career in Ohio, she has divided her time between business and painting.  She has always known that a strong work ethic is necessary in everything one does.  She studied business and art and took workshops with top national instructors.

Barb has many wonderful experiences using her skills in helping to start a software company, the co-coordinator of one of the largest Fine Art Festivals in Colorado.  She has also been a board member of Evergreen Artists Association and a co-owner and marketing chair for Shadow Mountain Gallery.

Although those experiences have been wonderful, she feels most alive when capturing those special moments painting Plein-air (painting outdoors on location).

Moving to the Rocky Mountains in Colorado nurtured that love for the outdoors and painting on location.  Her art continued to grow as she explored all that the Rocky Mountian area had to offer.  She is been blessed to have prominent instructors and mentors that have touched her life.  "They were so generous with their knowledge and helped me to grow.  We should always be learning and growing.  I will be forever grateful to those who gave and shared so generously with me on my journey."

Barb now spends her time in Ohio and Colorado.  She works in oil focusing primarily on landscape paintings.  Although much of Barb's paintings are painted on location, she also works in the studio creating larger paintings from the Plein-air studies.

Her award-winning paintings have been displayed through Fine Art Galleries, Bookstores, Plein Air Events, and many other venues.  Many of which are in private collections nationally and internationally.

Barb is currently the owner of Bear Creek Fine Art Gallery and a member of Ohio Plein Air Society, American Impressionist Society.

Be sure to look for Barb painting on location and stop a moment to chat with her and enjoy that special moment.

"To G-d alone be all the glory!"