Welcome to my artist website! I create whimsical acrylic paintings and collages in my home studio in Hillsborough, North Carolina.
I started painting a few years ago. I’ve now sold almost 400 paintings through galleries, art shows, art festivals, and my online presence.
To buy or commission a painting, please contact me at BKYounger@gmail.com. I ship! Some of the paintings below are currently displayed at Margaret Lane Gallery in Hillsborough or the Turtle Central Gift Shop on Bald Head Island. Both of these wonderful places will ship a painting to you too.
Duck on a Splashy Puddle Day. 16 by 20. Acrylic. $50.
Boat, Ready to Sail! 6 by 8 on upcycled wood plaque with 1 1/2 inch painted black sides. $35.
Marsh Morning. 11 by 14. $50.
Mermaid Catches a Wave to Visit Some Kids on Shore. 10 by 10. At Margaret Lane Gallery.
She Put the Flowers in the Pot He Made in Seventh Grade. A Love Story. 11 by 14. At Margaret Lane Gallery.
She Chilled the Chardonnay. He Brought Her Favorite Fruit Salad. A Love Story. 11 by 14. At Margaret Lane Gallery.
Forgiveness Violets. 8 by 8. Mixed Media. $35.
Bless All Buttons. 8 by 8. Mixed Media. $35.
Snuggle Bunny Escapes the Nursery. 20 by 16. $40.
Glowing in the Night Dreaming of the Future. 16 by 20. Mixed Media. $60.
Grandpa Button on His Way to the Seashell Poker Game. Acrylic and buttons. 10 by 8. $30.
Miss Button on Her Way to School. 10 by 8. Acrylic and buttons. $30.
Bear Follows a New Friend Home. 14 by 11.
Cardinal Loves His Snowy Tree. 11 by 14 on wooden board with notch for hanging. Mixed Media. $50.
Fox and Moon. 12 by 12. $50.
Fox with His Favorite Purple Flowers. 12 by 12. $50.
Blue Willow Garden Five. 11 by 14. Mixed Media. At Margaret Lane Gallery.
Rabbit Chases after the North Star. 10 by 8. $35.
Stork Arrives in the Pink and Purple City. 12 by 12 on cradled wooden board. Mixed Media. At Margaret Lane Gallery.
Moose Talks to His Tree Friend. 12 by 12. $45.
Moose Visits a Favorite Tree. 12 by 12. $45.
Turtle at the Dry Creek. 12 by 9. Mixed Media. $40.
White Poppies under Blue Skies. 14 by 11. Mixed Media. At Margaret Lane Gallery.
That You Love One Another. 6 by 12. Mixed Media. $35.
Cats and Kittens. 10 by 8. Mixed Media. $35.
Zebra Swims to the Enchanted Island. 12 by 12 in black frame. At Margaret Lane Gallery.
Happy Mountain House. 9 by 9. $45. Made with Nepalese Lokta papers. In black wooden frame.
Old Baldy Loves the Swirly Clouds. 10 by 12 in brown wooden frame. $50.
Purple Snake Slithers to the Creek. 14 by 7. Mixed Media. $35.
I Chanced Upon Three Flowers in the Field. 11 by 14. $35.
Hooray for the Red Flowers. 9 by 11 in black wooden frame. Mixed Media. Text is from a 1960 British gardening encyclopedia. $45.
Celestine’s Garden. 9 by 11 in white wooden frame. Mixed Media. Text is from a vintage children’s book. $45.
Bathtub Sailboat Dreams of the Great Lakes. 11 by 14. Acrylic. $45.
Rosie the Jelly Fish. 10 by 10. Mixed Media. $40.
Ms. Turtle on a Mission. 8 by 10 in black wooden frame. $45.
Cow Wishing the Grass Tasted Like Buttercream. 7 by 12 on upcycled metal plaque. At Margaret Lane Gallery.
Jellyfish Twirls in Her Swirly World. 10 by 10. $35.
A Jellyfish Named Swirl. 8 by 8. Mixed Media. $25.
Proud of His Spots, Stingray Glides Thought the Water. 11 by 14. Acrylic and painted paper on corrugated cardboard. $35.
Sun Greets Sea and Sky. 12 by 12. $45.
Pig Dreams of Life in a Mud Castle. 12 by 12. In black wood frame. $50.
Moon Spells. 20 inches. Mixed Media. $60.
Riding the Train to Cinque Terre. 9 by 12. $40.
Mouse Watches the Train. 10 by 8. $35.
Roady Follows the Train. 12 by 9. $35.
Canvas Birthday Cards. Each comes with a small easel.
Galleries and Shops
I’m grateful my work is displayed at these creative and upbeat places.
Margaret Lane Gallery in Hillsborough, North Carolina.
Solgarden in Mebane, North Carolina
The Main Line in Graham, North Carolina
Turtle Central Gift Shop on Bald Head Island, North Carolina. Lots of my beach art here! 100% of the sale of a painting through Turtle Central goes to the work of the Bald Head Island Conservancy.
I’m a member of the Smith Island Art League of Bald Head Island, North Carolina.
Commissioned Paintings
I love to do commissions! Stephanie asked for a painting of her family, each disguised as their favorite animal.
Kaye and Tom Reiber requested a blue and white painting for the entryway of the Blue Thistle Bed and Breakfast in Portersville, Pennsylvania.
This painting was commissioned for a young lady who loves llamas.
This handsome brachiosaurus was created for a little boy who is a dinosaur expert.
And Cheryl wanted a blue heron and a turtle to remind her of her river bike rides.
Barbara Younger 