Barbra Bloy

 As a painter I love color and I work very intuitively. I find myself leaning more toward abstraction in my recent work. I am never sure what the finished painting will look like when I begin on the blank canvas. I use oil and acrylic paints and other mixed media like collage.  I feel like I am directed from my soul when I am making art, like I am somehow fulfilling my life’s purpose.

I also love jewelry and I have been working with precious metals and stones for over 30 years. My jewelry is often made with the idea of it becoming a cherished heirloom piece that will last for many years, both making a fashionable statement and yet never going out of style. I incorporate metaphor and meaning in my jewelry using timeless symbols and classic forms. My pieces are made to feel good on the body, flatter the wearer and bring joy to the person who is wearing it.