Welcome! I’m Barbara. I create whimsical art in my home studio in Hillsborough, North Carolina.
Seven years ago, I took an acrylics class at our senior center. I posted my paintings on Facebook just for fun. I was shocked when friends asked to buy them. Thanks, kind friends! I call myself an “Artist by Surprise” because I really can’t draw. I never imagined I’d have the fun of painting almost every day.
I’ve sold over 900 pieces of art through galleries, art shows, art festivals, and my online presence. Kids are quite drawn to my creations; it’s an honor to have my art in their bedrooms. Lots of grownups appreciate my work too, especially those who like folk art.
This page lists most of my available work. To buy or commission a painting, please contact me at BKYounger@gmail.com. I ship! Email or message me for my prices, which are quite moderate. For those who are local or come to Hillsborough, I’m glad for you to visit my home studio.
You can find my art, too, at these fine and festive shops:
The Hillsborough Arts Council Gallery and Gift Shop in Hillsborough, North Carolina
Solgarden in Mebane, North Carolina
WomanCraft Gifts in Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Paintings and Mixed Media Pieces
Dotty Poses by Her Favorite Wall in Palermo. 20 by 16. Acrylic
Martha Poses for Paul. Mixed Media. 8 by 8. This is Paul McCartney’s beloved sheepdog.
Oh What Wonderful Mud! 12 by 12. Mixed Media
Lemur Stays Up Late to Study the Night Sky. 12 by 12. Mixed Media
Snowy Egret at Jockey’s Ridge. 20 by 16. Acrylic
Tiger, Tiger. 12 by 12. Acrylic.
Harper Takes Flight. 9 by 12. Mixed Media
Goldie and Her Favorite Flower. 8 by 10. Acrylic.
Ann Says Farewell to Her Favorite Flower. 10 by 8. Acrylic
Two Friends in a Field. 11 by 9 in white frame. Mixed Media.
Polar Bear Says to Please Save the Snow. 14 by 14. Mixed Media
Max Amazed by the Wonder of the Stars. Gel print with paper additions and mounted on canvas. 12 by 9
Jennifer with the Violets. 12 by 9. Gel print with paper additions and mounted on canvas.
Rosa Headed Out for Her Tango Lesson. 24 by 12. Mixed Media
That Afternoon in Mendoza, Each and Every Grape Spoke to Him. 20 by 16. Mixed Media
She Decided to Spill the Truth that Night in Mendoza. 20 by 16. Mixed Media
Take a Sad Song and Make It Better. 20 by 16. Mixed Media. Jude’s face is made from sheet music to the Beatles classic, “Hey Jude.”
She Decided to Name Her Baby Simplicity. Mixed Media. 16 by 12
Whispering Words of Wisdom. 20 by 16. Mixed Media. A portrait of Paul McCartney’s mother Mary, the inspiration behind the Beatles classic, “Let It Be.”
Turtle on a Mission. 10 by 10. Mixed Media
Peter in the Grass. 8 by 8. Mixed Media
Plaid Bird Finds a Soulmate. 12 by 9. Mixed Media.
Starfish Dances in the Silvery Sea. 12 by 12 on wood in white frame. Acrylic
Dollars Dreaming of a Pop of Color. 10 by 8. Acrylic
Stingray in the Beautiful Blue Sea. 14 by 11. Mixed Media
Red Bird Searches for the Perfect Tree. 11 by 14. Mixed Media
Fiesta Frolic. 12 by 16. Acrylic
A Still Life for Danny. 16 by 16. Mixed Media
A Holiday for the Poinsettia. 14 by 11. Mixed Media
Instead of Writing a Note, She Sent Flowers. 16 by 12. Mixed Media
He Headed Straight for the Grove of Pink Trees. 14 by 14. Acrylic.
Their Favorite Acre. 14 by 14. Acrylic
Swan Swims By the Lake House. 8 by 8. Mixed Media.
Still Life Sets the Room in Motion. Acrylic. 9 by 12
She Finally Framed Her Mother’s Doilies. 16 by 16. Mixed Media
Colliding Colors. 12 by 9 Acrylic
Vibrant Nocturnal Sea. 14 by 14. Acrylic
A Method to Her Madness. 20 by 16. Acrylic.
Green Holds Up the World. 16 by 16. Acrylic
Soaring Spirit. 16 by 16. Acrylic
Of Course I’ll Still Love You. 16 across. Mixed Media. Vintage collage pieces brought together in honor of the Beatles favorite, “When I’m Sixty-four.”
When She Lost the Monopoly Match, He Send Her a Bouquet to Cheer Her Up.
Gel Prints
I create one-of-a-kind prints with my gel plate, brayer, and acrylic paint. These come in 10 by 8 or 14 by 11 mats. If you’re interested in a print, email me and I can send some photos. I have over a hundred prints, and so I don’t post all of them on my website. I can also do custom prints.
Torn Paper Collages
Rip! I love making torn paper collages using paper I decorate on my gel plate and ephemera. The collages are 14 by 11 in mats.
Alcohol Inks
For a happy change of pace, I like to splash with alcohol inks. These come in 10 by 8 or 14 by 11 mats.
Commissioned Paintings
I love to do commissions! Stephanie asked for a painting of her family, each disguised as their favorite animal. If you’re interested in a commission, shoot me an email at BKYounger@gmail.com. Thanks!
Barbara Younger 