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My studio is a mess! again. Sometimes I'm the person that goes a little crazy if all the tubes of paints are not lined up just right,towels folded and stacked,cups cleaned, all boards lined up in a row, paints alphabetized (ha), keyboard and mouse perfectly arranged...I like order. I daydream about order. I hear angels singing when I'm imersed in order. I cannot keep order, especially during this BUSY season in the art world. Ok fine, even when it's not that busy I seem to abuse my oder standards. 
Some of those tubes of paint are lined up very nice. aaaaaaaah 
My dad has a sign in his shop that reads, "Empty desk, empty mind. Cluttered desk, cluttered ?" Hmmmmmmmm 
I'm not gonna clutter my mind with worry about this. It's all good :) Gentle Reminder:
I'm working on new paintings for the FINE CRAFT COLLECTIVE in Northfield, MN I'm delivering a new pile of paintings to CAFE WREN in Luck, WI on Wednesday. Please visit my home page for other places to buy my work. Thanks! We've been busy at the FINE CRAFT COLLECTIVE in Northfield, MN The shop is all ready for you! Open Mon-Sat 10-6 or Sun 12-4 until Dec 24. 506 Division St across from the RUEB 'N' STEIN (I will be the "shop girl" today and would LOVE to see you. I couldn't help it and bought a few things myself....)  ... Here's a few extra photos of paintings that I personally have displayed. Let me know if you want me to save one for you, or if you're ready for that custom Lazy Susan order!  These paintings (and many more) are on display THIS WEEKEND at the Faerie House Home Show in Edina Of COURSE you can buy directly from me since you can't make it to the show. Don't wait another minute. Quick before its gone. Click HERE to email your request.  Please join me this weekend at the Faerie House Party and Sale Frank and Bell Barr's Home 5021 Richmond Dr. Edina, MN 55436 Saturday, November 9 Sunday, November 10 10am - 5pm both days Invited Artists http://www.lagergallery.com/ http://understory.wix.com/understorypottery http://www.carlathompson.net/ Mary - Material Girl designs https://www.facebook.com/SavageMosaics Anne - knitted hats http://www.faeriehouse.com/ Distractions are an important tool while living a creative life! When I walk through the garden and see the plants that grew from the TEENY TINY seeds that we buried, I'm always so surprised to see what happens. It sounds corny...but to me it's a miracle.    Nature is the BEST distraction of all. There is no place I would rather be than on the water. (Not IN the water. ON the water. I don't like all the human chomping creepy lurkers IN the water...)  Hiking in the woods? Serenity. We belong there.  Speaking of distractions these two goofballs distract me every time we are together. All I know is that we were trying to remove dozens of frogs from the egress window (A big icky slimy job I might add) and you can see they were no help at all.  Neil and I took a break from work. (Seriously. I was looking for painting inspiration. Its part of my JOB ok?) and we went pumpkin picking. It was not easy to stay on task with four of these incredible dogs lovin on us. I want a dog. No I don't. Yes I do.  Who could forget? Six chickens. Yep. They lay eggs and they talk to us. We raised them from itty bitty adorable chicks! Just one more miracle in my eyes. OK. It's time to put the camera down, and paint some hens... right after I go for a quick bike ride.  I've been painting, a lot. With the purchase of some new colors, crisp brushes, and unique wood sizes, came hours of inspiration. Playing outside this summer gave me some freedom and perspective that was truly needed. I'm on a roll... 
I frequently get requests to "paint more horses! paint more cows!" So I did. 
Thank you Lars for the beautiful wood scraps! 
I absolutely get lost in capturing nature's playful personality.
Scraping paint onto wood is too much fun. Seriously how can this be my job? I see some space in these two paintings that will be great for greeting cards. 
I thought I sold this piece. The other day I had dinner with my daughter and saw it on her dining room shelf. Hmmmmmm. 
My favorite girls came to help me this summer. Awwwwwwwe.......
They are my best creation so far. I know.... I know... it's so early to talk about Christmas shopping. But it's not too early to organize your life!  It's that time of year
YOU know what I'm talking about Holiday Art Sales yeehaw! (This is the BEST way to buy gifts for your friends, enemies, family, coworkers, neighbors, the dog, babysitter, teacher, and for YOU!) I am so excited to be invited to the Faerie Home Show Party Edina, MN Nov 9th and 10th. How could I be so lucky?? I'll keep you posted on this unique event.... AND....... I will participate for the first time in the Cafe Wren Holiday Art Sale Two weekends: November 30-December 1 and December 6-8 This is a beautiful cafe/coffee shop with so much charm. There will be gift giving opportunities from 25 local artists! AND....... I am always honored to be a part of the annual Fine Craft Collective In Northfield, MN November 1-December 24 Each year several local artists rent a space for two months so that we can give YOU the opportunity to find beautiful, hand crafted items for the holidays. The location this year is still being determined. Check back for updates! AND....... You can always find my work in other shops/galleries: Northfield Arts Guild, Northfield, MN Digs Minneapolis, MN Koplins Coffee St. Paul, MN It's never too late to order a custom painting for a Christmas gift! (well that's not true...order early so we can keep the stress level low this year pretty please) You can also make an appointment to shop right out of my studio...or email a custom order request. Its fun! OK I'm gonna go paint now. 
The 41st year of the
Sogn Valley Craft Fair is this weekend! Saturday, October 5th from 10-5 Sunday, October 6th from 10-4. This is a peaceful FINE art fair located on a private farm SE of the Twin Cities, MN and just a few minutes from Northfield. Rolling hills, cows, dogs, beer, art, music, food and new friends. Once you come to this event you will always come back. It's worth the beautiful drive, I promise. Oh! and it's FREE! with lots of parking...and pumpkins and apples and smiles...  Stephanie is the owner of Cafe Wren in Luck, Wi. We've been having a lot of fun working together this summer. She combines coffee, delicious food, great people, and ART to create a warm, charming environment. You only have 2 weeks left to see my paintings there. After that I know I'll be returning to check out the new artists she has lined up. Visit the Cafe Wren website to see what's happening....and stop in to say hi! The staff is really friendly and they make a killer latte.  Nine canvas paintings are now hanging |
 Squishy Collections |  Amorphous Beast |  Broken Pieces |  Humpty Dumpty SOLD |
Soul Series
4" x 4" acrylic on wood.
 Mind |  Heart |  Will |  Intellect |
Mind Series
3.5" x 3.5" acrylic on wood.
 Her Mind |  His Mind |  Never Mind |  Kind Mind |
Email Carla at barefootstudio@me.com if you would like to know more about these paintings. They are for sale and will soon be moving to galleries/shops.
Check back soon to see what's going on in the studio.
Thanks for taking the time to view my website! -Carla
After several months of planning, applying, painting, panting, crying, laughing, sanding, scraping, smearing, sleeping, smudging, framing and worrying...
25 new paintings are hanging in the Northfield Arts Guild gallery.
Aaaaahhhh. It feels pretty good.
"COLOR STORIES"
Northfield Arts Guild
Paintings: Carla Thompson and Pat Dunn-Walker
Glass: Rose-Marie James
Sept 26-Oct 19 2012
Opening reception Fri, Sept. 28, 7-9 pm
Hope to see you there!
25 new paintings are hanging in the Northfield Arts Guild gallery.
Aaaaahhhh. It feels pretty good.
"COLOR STORIES"
Northfield Arts Guild
Paintings: Carla Thompson and Pat Dunn-Walker
Glass: Rose-Marie James
Sept 26-Oct 19 2012
Opening reception Fri, Sept. 28, 7-9 pm
Hope to see you there!
I woke up to a mess. But it's a good mess because it's a sign that I"ve been working hard! My favorite part of this picture is the wine glass and coffee mug from two of my favorite artists, Dawn and Donovan. They can both be found this fall at the Sogn Valley Craft Fair. I LOVE their stuff...(and what goes in them). At the top of the picture you will see ANOTHER mug from another favorite, Tom Abel. Yep. It's time to clean the studio.
The Riverfront Fine Arts Festival during the Defeat of Jesse James Days in Northfield was a success. Yay! I brought these beautiful young friends into my booth to attract customers. It worked! We had so much fun....sold some paintings....ate fried food...met some "real" cowboys...laughed a LOT...went home smiling ...thanks to Neil and Jorja for helping me set up and tear down. (Darn, I didn't get a picture with them!)
This summer was BUSY. This is a glimpse of our little life...
I am grateful for LOVE and FAMILY.
(I cannot take credit for these photos. My daughters, Samara and Jorja, are my photographers.
When you see a great pic on this blog...it was because of them.)
I am grateful for LOVE and FAMILY.
(I cannot take credit for these photos. My daughters, Samara and Jorja, are my photographers.
When you see a great pic on this blog...it was because of them.)
I just returned from the Bayfront Art Festival in Duluth MN. It was a beautiful show. It included great food, amazing vendors, a quick storm, friendly faces, FAMILY, new friends, lots of sales, and overall a success. This card was a top seller...
Hi :)
Some of you remember my painting business as
The Barefoot Studio.
I faded out the "barefootstudio" part of my name so that I can just use
my OWN name:
CARLA BROWN
I like it!
Lets keep it simple from now on. Yay simplicity!
I love painting.
When not painting on wood, I'm painting on canvas (and all over the floor and my clothes).
The latest adventure in the studio has been the process of adhering prints to wood.
It has taken a lot of hard work and investment to secure the process. It's been so much fun and has changed the direction of this business in so many exciting ways!
I still paint originals often and fortunately YOU keep on buying them.
Thank you!
Having these unique prints available has allowed my painting style to evolve.
It also allows for a price range that is affordable to everyone.
It takes a lot of focus, hard work, dedication and confidence to make this all happen but its worth it!
I have a strong connection and curiosity with trees and plants. The patterns they create with the sky and air as their background are intriguing. Because of this relationship, the elements of nature often appear in my paintings.
Words and quotes are frequently incorporated into my paintings. I like to help people giggle! I like to touch peoples souls. Life is SO big, yet so precious. The little moments are important to me.
THANKS TO EVERY SINGLE PERSON WHO PURCHASED EVERY SINGLE PIECE OF ART THIS YEAR. NO MATTER HOW BIG OR SMALL, WITHOUT YOU ARTISTS WOULD STARVE AND EVERYTHING WOULD BE SAD AND GRAY. YAY YOU!
Color makes us happy.
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