Barbara Benda

” The arts, quite simply, nourish the soul. They sustain, comfort, inspire. There is nothing like that exquisite moment when you first discover the beauty of connecting with others in celebration of larger ideals and shared wisdom.”- Gordon Gee

I believe this!  Through recent trials and tribulations, I have touched base with a loving God who inspires me to paint away my troubles for awhile. Starved for nourishment and sometimes feeling as though I am in a desert, I realize that, when I create from my own hands, the nourishment courses through my veins. Gratitude follows as I  then realize what I have, instead of what I do not have. I celebrate the brush moving, the sounds of a Beethoven symphony in the background, and this amazing opportunity to do something for myself that could nourish the soul of another human being.

Today, nourish your soul with art…if you don’t yet create for  yourself, stop at a local art gallery or museum and soak in colors, compositions, and  ideas that will feed your soul abundantly.

I am happy to announce the showing of my latest painting, Black Hills Gold, as a part of the Great Winter Crow Show currently showing at the Spirit Room at 111 North Broadway in downtown Fargo.  This painting is an acrylic on watercolor illustration board and features several layers of glazes to create depth and texture.

Black Hills Gold, 20″x30″, acrylic on watercolor illustration board, is professionally framed at $1200.

The Crow Show reception is being held this Saturday, March 15th,  and I hope you are there to see a wide variety of artistic representations and performances by artists who love crows!

(This show is now closed).

I am happy to announce the opening of my art exhibit at Nichole’s Fine Pastry  at 13 Eighth Street South in beautiful downtown Fargo. This collection of 15 paintings will be up until the end of February. This is the place to be on a cold winter’s day! Nothing beats a nice cup of coffee, tea, or a glass of wine with a tasty treat at Nichole’s. Enjoy the art of painting and the art of cooking and baking at the same time!