Barbara Benda

Christmas shopping in a relaxing environment? Yes, it’s possible- at Double Trouble Art Gallery in north Moorhead, MN.  My twin sister Beverly and I have original watercolors, acrylics, mixed media collage, including the popular Little Original cards, and specially designed Christmas cards, suitable for framing. Contact me at 218-443-1126 or email me at barbara@barbarabendanagle.com to make your appointment today. In addition to the art on this website, there are hundreds of originals not posted due to the volume of art we produce. If you are interested in taking sketching classes in January or taking my 5 day Beginning Drawing and Watercolor workshop in March, I will be on hand to answer questions. You can download a flyer here for the March workshop information and Supply List.  I look forward to seeing you soon!  – Barbara

Chip by Barbara Benda, ©2924

Thank you for visiting  Mourning Dove Studio and Double Trouble Gallery at the Studio Crawl in early October. It was a blessing to meet many new folks and see friends again. It was a success because of the people who attended and showed an interest in the sketching demonstrations as well as purchasing art. If you missed this event, please call me as soon as possible to set up an appointment to purchase art before the snow flies. I have hundreds of artworks in various sizes.  Assistance with choosing groupings of art is provided free of charge!

OCTOBER CLASSES : I’ve been added to the Hawley Community Education catalog with October sketching courses for children and adults. Please go to https://www.hawley.k12.mn.us/community-ed

Please register today as class size is limited.  I have after school cartooning sessions for children  on October 24th and 30th , and a Saturday, October 26th day, for adult sketching classes.

NOVEMBER CLASSES: 

Moorhead Community Education Classes

Seeing Things Differently I, Seeing Things Differently  II and Let’s Sketch Birds!
Sign up for each of my classes individually at Moorhead Community Ed 

1:00-3:30 pm, November 13th, 20th, and 26th

Vista Center for Education,
2777 34th Street South, Moorhead, MN

Looking further ahead:
Monday-Friday, March 10-14th,9:00-3:30
Beginning Drawing and Watercolor Workshop
NDSCS Fargo Campus
1305 19th Avenue N.
Fargo, ND 58102
Download a registration form here: 2025 Beginning Drawing and Watercolor Workshop Flyer

Contact me
to have a flyer and registration form mailed to you. 

Please contact me if you have any questions! Email barbara@barbarabendanagle.com
or call 218-443-1126. 
I look forward to seeing you soon!- Barbara

Fishermen’s Cabin by Barbara Benda ©2024

Please mark all these dates into your calendars today!

Thursday, August 15th, 5-7pm

Rural Art Exhibition Reception
Red Door Art Gallery
418 Dakota Avenue, Wahpeton, ND
All art during this reception is 15% off!
My watercolors, Smokin’ Fast II, Sand Save at Dakota Winds,
and Farm Livin’ is the Life for Me will be exhibited.

Tuesday, September 17th, 5:30-7:00
Artist Reception Lake Region Arts Council Juried Exhibition
133 South Mill Street
Fergus Falls, Minnesota
My watercolor, Red River Reflections, will be featured in this exhibition.

Saturday, September 28th, 9am-4pm
BLING, BLING Vendor Show
Fargo Fine Arts Club
601 4th Street South
Fargo, ND
I will be selling original watercolors and acrylics, priced for gift-giving.

Saturday and Sunday, October 5-6th,12-6pm
FMVA STUDIO CRAWL
My Mourning Dove Studio is located at
809 20th Street North
Moorhead, MN
Pick up a brochure at local F-M businesses or download one 
in September at fmva.org 

November 13th, 20th, 26th
Moorhead Community Education Classes
Vista Center for Education,
2777 34th Street South, Moorhead, MN
Seeing Things Differently I, Seeing Things Differently  II and Let’s Sketch Birds!
1:00-3:30 pm
Sign up for each of my classes individually at Moorhead Community Ed 

Looking ahead:
Monday-Friday, March 10-14th,9:00-3:30
Beginning Drawing and Watercolor Workshop
NDSCS Fargo Campus
1305 19th Avenue N.
Fargo, ND 58102
Download a registration form here: 2025 Beginning Drawing and Watercolor Workshop Flyer

Contact me
to have a flyer and registration form mailed to you. 

Please contact me if you have any questions! Email barbara@barbarabendanagle.com
or call 218-443-1126. 
I look forward to seeing you soon!- Barbara