Studio News, Latest Works & Musings On A Coastal Life

Some of my coastal and whimsical paintings are now available as high quality open edition giclée reproduction prints in several sizes, on your choice of either paper or canvas.    

"Mermaid"

© 2009 Barbara Blair 

They are printed using Epson archival UltraChrome inks and photo papers, which have a permanence rating of 71-108 years. You can view the collection here. 

Most of these images are included in my little book of paintings and poems titled "Ocean Songs For The Young At Heart".  (You can see a preview here.)  If you purchase a print, I will send you a copy of the accompanying poem printed on good quality paper.  Just send me an email through my contact form on this website. 

If you are wondering what "giclée" (zhee-clay) means, it's a French word that basically means "spray or squirt".  The printing method involves large format inkjet printers that have typically eight to twelve ink colors that are sprayed onto the substrate from very fine nozzles. 

I have written poems for several of my paintings, which are stories in simple rhyme celebrating my love of the sea.  I've published them in a little book titled "Ocean Songs For The Young At Heart".  It is my intention to take you on a journey into enchantment, forgetting for a moment the pressures and stresses of daily life.  I hope that it brightens the spirit of your soul and brings joy to your heart. 

I first released the book in 2010, and have just updated it in a slightly smaller pocket size to keep it affordable, as the printing costs have risen quite a bit since then.  I've also added three more paintings and poems to the new revision. 

It's now only $12.95 for the soft cover, plus shipping, and is also available in a hardcover version.  You can preview it here, and if you like what you see you can order it from my Blurb bookstore by clicking on the title below the preview.

It makes a great gift for both young people and adults.  Hope you enjoy it!

OCEAN SONGS FOR THE YOUNG AT HEART by Poems and Paintings by Barbara Blair | Make Your Own Book