Discover the Many Aspects of Lavelle Art
The Magic of Painting with Acrylics
"I find acrylic paint to be most compatible with my artistic expression because it dries quickly making it easy to work in layers, correct mistakes quickly and paint in a shorter time frame. For many years I painted only with oils so moving to acrylics was an evolutionary step in my painting".
Exploration in Sculpture
"Applying my creative mood to mold clay using my hands is deeply gratifying. This photo of my very first sculpture is named "Maurice the Jester". My early career in medicine allowed me to detail muscle and facial structure in a way that gives Maurice real character".
About Barbara Lavelle and the Inspiration for Her Art
"Art came later in life after a career as an operating room nurse then as an interior designer. I have always had a love of art and have been collecting fine art my entire adult life. My favorite artists to collect are also my greatest influences including Picasso, Calder, Matisse and others. After many years of oil, my medium of choice now is acrylic, like so many other people wanting the paint to dry faster. The majority of my paintings are on larger size canvas's, 30" x 40". I am a wife, mother of one son, one grandson and Mommy to two little dogs".
"Meet Izzy (L) and Sammy (R), my two buddies who are always with me."
"Isabel is one of many inspirations. She's almost always beside me when I'm painting, like right under my easel! I'm just waiting for a big blob of white paint to end up on her. It's only a matter of time. Sammy is my constant companion and follows me everywhere. She's more vocal and Izzy is the strong silent type. Never a dull moment"!
"Each of my paintings inspire the imagination".
Abstract
"I call this painting 'Fashion Week'. It is an example of how, from a blank canvas, each brush stroke evolves and my vision of subject matter becomes clearer. I find the pallet knife allows me to layer color and texture in ways that ultimately reflect my intentions".
Traditional
"When I paint real-life subjects, layering acrylic paint provides a texture and density that adds character and dimension to my subject".
Exploration
"The freedom that comes with using vivid color combined with bold pallet knife and brush strokes create both unexpected and compelling images".
Freeform
"Applying a continuous bold black line across a blank canvas can suddenly reveal figures and expression that's unexpected and amazes me!"
Interpreting Nature
"Floral arrangements are wonderful to paint. The bright colors bring a painting to life in surprising ways. I call this painting simply 'Flowers in Vase'. When I started, it was going to be a few flowers. Then I got carried away."
Action
"I call this painting 'Tennis Player' but I understand, from your view point, it may look like a baseball player. Applying color on the canvas, in what appears to be random ways, I'm suddenly aware of images that evolve through my creative process."
Aspects of the Human Form
"Noticing subtleties in real-life gives me unique perspective in painting and sculpting the human form. I call this painting 'Hot Legs'. When I painted it I was remembering hot summer nights at the Friday night dance."
Dimensional Play
"Among my favorite subjects are forms, connected to one another and disconnected from one another, that create optical illusion and depth of field. As you stand close to this painting, then gradually step back, your perception of dimension changes in surprising ways."
Exposing our Heart
"The act of using color, texture and imagery to inspire emotional response interests me. This painting called 'Wounded Heart' is something that all of us can relate to."
When squiggle is more than just squiggle...
"I'm a fan of Jackson Pollock. When I first looked at his paintings I didn't realize how complicated they are. I painted 'Lines on Red Background' gaining a clear understanding of all that's entailed in transforming a blank canvas into an amazing presentation like this. Its harder than it looks."
Simple Yet Complex
"To the observer, this painting called 'Connecting the Dots', looks like childs play. I started by drawing each circle independent of the others, with a pencil, as if they're floating. Once the circles were completed with vivid color, in a single long black pen motion downward, I connected the dots."
Hidden In Plain Sight
"The blank canvas often takes me to unexpected places. With my pallet knife in hand I began a subliminal journey that resulted in a painting called 'Dogs'. Last time I checked my husband sees 11 different dogs in the painting! See how many you can find."
Discover the Beauty of Lavelle Art
Connecting Big Dots
Acrylic on Canvas 48" x 60"
Primary Color Circles
Acrylic on Canvas 36" x 48"
Mountain Trek
Acrylic on Canvas 48" x 60"
Trapezoid Blues
Acrylic on Canvas 36" x 48"
Pyramids in Brown and White
Acrlyic on Canvas 36" x 48"
The Lightbeam
Acrylic on Canvas 48" x 60"
Right Turn
Acrylic on Canvas 30" x 40"
Converging Planes
Acrylic on Canvas 36" x 48"
X Marks the Spot
Acrylic on Canvas 30" x 40"
Four Lines of Color
Acrylic on Canvas 36" x 48"
Light Spears To A Square
Acrylic on Canvas 30" x 40"
The Edge in Black and White
Acrylic on Canvas 30" x 40"
Ups and Downs
Acrylic on Canvas 36" x 48"
Angular Deception
Acrylic on Canvas 36"x 48"
Triangles and Trapezoids
Acrylic on Canvas 36" x 48"
Fashion Week
Arcylic on Canvas 30" x 40"
Natasha
Acrylic on Canvas. 36" x 48"
Lines Making Faces
Acrylic on Canvas 36" x 48"
Zorka
Acylic on Canvas 36" x 48"
Flowers in Tea Pot
Acrylic on Canvas 24" x 24"
Bouquet in Red Vase
Oil on Canvas 30" x 40"
Red Flowers in White Vase
Acrylic on Canvas 30" x 40"
Flowers in Basket
Acrylic on Canvas 48" x 48"
Yellow Flowers in Clear Vase
Acrylic on Canvas 24" x 36"
Flowers in Vase in Black and White
Acrylic on Canvas. 30" x 40"
Bright Flowers in Blue Vase.
Acrylic on Canvas 24" x 30"
Wounded Heart
Acrylic on Canvas 24" x 36"
Homage to Pollock
Acrylic on Canvas 36" x 48"
Dogs
Acrylic on Canvas 30" x 40"
Hot Legs
Acrylic on Canvas 24" x 36"
Dancers
Acrylic on Canvas 24" x 30"
Tennis Player
Acrylic on Canvas 15" x 24"
Surface of the Sun
Acrylic on Canvas 36" x 48"
Hearts for Two
Acrylic on Canvas 2 Separate Paintings 30" x 40" Each
Across the Universe
Acrylic on Canvas 36" x 48"
Butterfly in Black and White
Acrylic on Canvas 36" x 48"
Big Heart
Acrylic on Canvas 36" x 48"
Golden Ribbons
Acrylic on Canvas. 30" x 40"
Explosion of Color
Acrylic on Canvas 30" x 40"
The Birds
Acrylic on Canvas 30" x 40"
Building Blocks in Three Dimensions
Acrylic on Canvas. 24" x 30"
Travelers On Snowy Day
Acrylic on Canvas 30" x 40"
Twiggy
Acrylic on canvas 24" x 36"
Conundrum
Acrylic on Canvas 30" x 40"
Great White Shark
Acrylic on Canvas 30" x 40"
The Pilgrimage - A Triptych
Acrylic on Canvas
Each Piece is 30" x 40"
Circles and Bubbles.
Acrylic on Canvas 36" x 48"
Three of Hearts
Acrylic on Canvas 2 4" x 30"
Faces
Acrylic on Canvas 30" x 40"
Opposing Circles
Acrylic on Canvas 24" x 36"
Weekend Regatta
Acrylic on Canvas 24" x 36"
Apple and Branch
Oil on Canvas 15" x 20"
Home Sweet Home In Sonoma
