Birthday Bird and I welcome you to my artist website!
I paint for children and whimsical adults. Each of my paintings tells a bit of a story. The viewer gets to figure out what happens next.
I use acrylics because the colors are vibrant and the medium is forgiving. A new artist, I sometimes jump out of bed and begin to paint right away. Painting makes me happy. Those who see my work say it makes them happy too.
If you’d like more information about my art or you want to buy a painting, please contact me at BKYounger@gmail.com. I am happy to ship a painting for $10.
Kitty, Ready for the Valentine’s Tea. 14 by 18. $55.
Emu Thanks Orange Country for the Love. 11 by 14. $45.
Sheep, Whose Happiness is Transparent on a Sunny Day. 9 by 13. $45.
Philosophy Bird Ponders Ancient Schemes. 12 by 12 on up-cycled canvas and light blue frame. $45.
Fish, Puzzled Over Many Things Especially the Impermanence of Bubbles. 12 by 12. $40.
Butterfly, Pleased with Her Green World. 20 by 16. $40.
Fish Negotiations. 12 by 12. $40.
Kitten, Proud to Pose by Grandma’s Quilt at the Quilt Show. 12 by 12. $45.
Pig Dreams of Living in a Mud Castle. 12 by 12 in black frame. $55.
Bugs at the Crossroads. 12 by 12 in black frame. $55.
Bird Chases Blue Skies. 8 by 10 on wooden block. $40.
Happy Flowers. 10 by 8. $40.
Bee, Happy in Her World. 8 by 8. $40.
A Thousand Flowers Greet the Morning. 12 by 9. $40.
Yellow Roses. 8 by 8. $35.
Seagull Adds to His Sea Glass Collection. 20 by 20. $65.
Five Minutes Before the School Bus. 20 by 20. $55.
Sea Monsters Head to the Cottage for a Cup of Tea. 12 by 12. $40.
Cat Peeks Out. 9 by 12. $40.
Happy Entanglement. 16 by 20. $50.
Sea Gull Sings Goodnight to the Lighthouse. 12 by 12. $45.
Baby Owl Soaks in the Wisdom of the Skies. 8 by 8. $30.
All Things Bring Some Gold. 16 by 20. $55.
After Picasso. 20 by 16. $50.
Kat, Ready for her Interview. 16 by 20. $55.
Mother Mary Comes to Me. 9 by 12. $40.
I also do custom orders: Let me know what you’d like. Katie requested a pig!
On Exhibit Now (and for sale): Toys Escaping! I did a series of 16 paintings for the Orange County Historical Museum here in Hillsborough, North Carolina. I was asked to do the paintings to coordinate with an antique toy exhibit that opened April 26 and runs into Spring 2020.
Museum Director Stephanie Pryor writes: “Barbara Younger’s painting reinvents past traditions and updates the stories for the present. Thank you for sharing your work, your approach, and your voice with all of us.”
The toy paintings are for sale, and all of the proceeds go to support children’s programming at the museum. Large paintings are $65 or two for $100. Small paintings are $40 or two for $70.
Ms. Bear Moves into the Oval Office. 20 by 20. Sold.
Snuggle Bunny Escapes the Nursery. 20 by 16.
Bathtub Sailboat Dreams of the Great Lakes. 11 by 14.
Watercolor Set Decorates the Sky on a Gray, Gloomy Day. 20 by 16. Sold.
Play Dinosaur Morphs into a Real One and Visits the Museum. 20 by 20. Sold.
Bunny on Wheels Takes Off. 16 by 20.
Plastic Unicorn Finds a Real Pot of Gold. 14 by 11.
Vintage Sheep and Yo-yo Enjoy the Breeze. 16 by 20.
Rag Doll on Her Way to Town for a Store-bought Dress. 12 by 12.
Kaleidoscope Studies Her Own Shapes in the Mirror. 16 by 20.
The Kittens Stand Guard but Where Are the Dolls? 14 by 14.
Play Dough Flowers in a Play Dough Pot Decorate the Palace of a Real Queen.
12 by 12.
The Marbles Have a Field Day. 20 by 16.
Rocket Ship Heads Straight to Mars. 12 by 24. Sold.
Toy Kitchen Bakes a Cake. 14 by 14.
Xylophone Takes a Bow at Symphony Hall. 14 by 11.
Galleries and Shops: I have lots more paintings at local galleries and shops. It’s an honor to have my work displayed at these creative and upbeat places. Hooray for gallery and shop owners who support local artists.
Margaret Lane Gallery in Hillsborough, North Carolina.
A little Something in Hillsborough:
Solgarden in Mebane, North Carolina:
The Owl and the Rabbit Gallery in Burlington, North Carolina.
