About

Barbara's work is characterized by a bold minimalist aesthetic that strips animals down to their essential forms while preserving their inherent character and grace. Working exclusively in dark charcoal on white paper—and occasionally reversing to white on dark when the composition demands it—she creates images that are both graphically striking and emotionally resonant through pure contrast alone.

Her artistic approach focuses on the sophisticated interplay between positive and negative space, where the absence of color becomes a strength rather than a limitation. Each piece demonstrates her mastery of reduction, transforming complex creatures into their most recognizable and powerful silhouettes. The monochromatic palette forces attention to what truly matters: form, gesture, and the essential spirit of each subject.

Barbara's charcoal work captures everything from the organic flow of zebra stripes to the elegant curves of a heron's neck, proving that infinite expression is possible within the constraints of black and white. Her line quality varies from bold, confident strokes to delicate details—each mark deliberately placed to convey maximum meaning with minimal elements.

Her style sits at the intersection of contemporary graphic design and traditional drawing, creating work that possesses a timeless quality. By embracing the fundamental contrast of charcoal on paper, Barbara's animals achieve an iconic status—reduced to their most powerful visual elements while maintaining the life and personality that makes each species distinctive.