Welcome! I’m Barbara. I create whimsical art in my home studio in Hillsborough, North Carolina.
Eight years ago, I took an acrylics class. 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 creating art almost every day.
I’ve sold over 1000 works through galleries, art shows, art festivals, and my online presence. Both adults and kids are drawn to my vibrant, quirky style.
I was just accepted into the Orange County Artists Guild. I’ll be on this year’s Open Studio Tour, November 7 and 8, 14 and 15, 2026. You don’t need a ticket; just come on by!
To buy something you see here, please contact me at BKYounger@gmail.com or through Instagram. (My prices are quite moderate.) If you’re local or you come to Hillsborough, come visit me in my home studio! (Message me through my email above or Instagram.)
Instagram is the best way to see my new work before the paint and glue are even dry!
My art is available at these wonderful shops:
The Hillsborough Arts Council Gallery and Gift Shop in Hillsborough, North Carolina
Solgarden in Mebane, North Carolina
Paintings and Mixed Media Pieces
The Flowers Don’t Waste a Single Minute. 14 by 11. Mixed Media
She Loved the Rabbit Jug the Most. 16 by 12, Mixed Media
Alligator in the Pink Swamp. 20 by 16. Mixed Media
Two Giant Sea Monsters and a Flying Fish Guide the Ferry to Bald Head Island. 11 by 14. Mixed Media
Narwhal Welcomes the New Day. 11 by 14. Acrylic
Before the Friendly Fight. 14 by 11. Mixed Media
Zen the Mindful Kitty in a Place of Peace. 12 by 12. Gel Print
The Curious House. 12 by 9. Acrylic
Martha Poses for Paul. Mixed Media. 8 by 8. This is Paul McCartney’s beloved sheepdog.
Blue Fern Forest. 20 by 16. Acrylic
They’re Going to Different Schools. 20 by 10. Acrylic.
Snowy Egret on Jockey’s Ride. 20 by 12. Acrylic
Harper Takes Flight. 9 by 12. Mixed Media
The Perpetual Rexess. 12 by 12. Mixed Media
Rabbit Poses on His Favorite Rug. 14 by 14. Mixed Media
Kate Right Before She Gives the Keynote. 16 by 12. Mixed Media
Her Mind Happily Spun as She Finished Up Her Ironing. 16 by 12. Mixed Media
She Even Ironed Her Pillowcases. 16 by 12. Mixed Media
Gratefully Mended Me. ( Self-portrait In honor of my doctors and the Japanese Kintsugi artists.) 14 by 11. Mixed Media
Llama Loves Her Peruvian Village. 14 by 11 on paper with mat. Mixed Media
Henry Admire the Colliding Colors. 14 by 11. Mixed Media
Chicken Feeling Free Yet Motherly. 9 by 12. Mixed Media
Lyra Loves Her Luxurious Life in the Trees of Belize. 12 by 12. Acrylic
Peace Frog Croaks for Peace. 16 by 16. Mixed Media
Yes! Crow! 12 by 9. Mixed Media
Opal Feeling Content with Her Catch and Her Lovely Nest over the PeeDee River. 14 by 14
Seagull, Proud of Her Beautiful Wings. 11 by 14. Mixed Media.
Night Walk on Wrightsville Beach. 11 by 14. Acrylic
New Friends on the First Day of School. 11 by 1l in frame. Mixed Media (old paper dolls) on cardboard
Cat Watches from the Edge of the Ball Field. 20 by 16. Mixed Media
Field of Frolic. 11 by 14. Mixed Media
We Are Here for You! 14 by 14. Acrylic
Burwell School Afternoon. 12 by 16. Mixed Media
Three Crows on the Overlook. 10 by 20. Mixed Media
Into the Woods. 10 by 10. Acrylic
Loving Flowers. 8 by 8. Mixed Media
Goldie and Her Favorite Flower. 8 by 10. Acrylic.
Ann Says Farewell to Her Favorite Flower. 10 by 8. Acrylic
Two Fine Friends in a Field Mixed Media. 9 by 9 in a white frame
Melissa Enjoys Her Relaxing Day in the Field. 11 by 14
Polar Bear Says to Please Save the Snow. 14 by 14. Mixed Media
Lovely Rita Meter Maid (Heads Out to Tango) 24 by 12. Mixed Media
Kitty Stakes Her Spot for the Protest. 12 by 12. Gel Print
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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.”
Peter in the Grass. 8 by 8. Mixed Media
Chicken Sneaks Out Early One Evening. 8 by 10. 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
A Still Life for Danny. 16 by 16. Mixed Media
A Holiday for the Poinsettia. 14 by 11. 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.
A Method to Her Madness. 20 by 16. Mixed Media
She Finally Framed Her Mother’s Doilies. 16 by 16. Mixed Media
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.”
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, so I don’t post all of them on my website.
Collages
I love making collages using my own painted papers, usually done on my gel plate, and ephemera such as old book pages or recipes. The collages measure 14 by 11 in mats.
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Barbara Younger 