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Liz Barber Paintings

American, b. 1971
Liz Barber is a distinguished contemporary artist known for her light-infused paintings inspired by the ocean and water. Soft & sultry vibrant abstracts will sweep you away. Barber studied painting at the Massachusetts College of Art and Moore College of Art in Philadelphia, and currently is based in Georgia, USA. Commissions and permanent collections include: The Beverly Hills Hotel, The Cosmopolitan Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Yale New Haven Hospital in New Haven, CT, The Ritz Carlton and The Four Seasons Hotels. Barber’s method is varied, first using ink, gouache and watercolour to lay the foundation of the artwork. These translucent “footprints” are manipulated and circulated around to form the composition. She uses graphite and oil pastel to create drawn elements. Mark making plays a big role in the language of Barber’s work while also acting as a resting place for the eye. Translucency, texture, and layers are created in epic proportion in Barber’s paintings and are the result of her varied experimentation process. These organic bursts of energy inspired by nature's movement are the result of adding water and other mediums to the materials. Leaning towards calm, soothing organic application over the vigorous brushstroke, Barber applies more distinct edges with oil paint to pronounce the gems in the underlying layers. "My paintings are layered bursts of energy inspired by nature's movement, fusing the present with memories. Form, line and color fall into a sea of emotion. Shapes and reflections drift into volumetric configurations. I feel this effect captures nature's essence; forceful texture and gentle luminosity." - Liz Barber
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Artist: Liz Barber
Autumn 8

Autumn 8

By Liz Barber

Located in Napa, CA

Liz Barber pursued painting while obtaining her degree from the Massachusetts College of Art and Moore College of Art. She currently resides in Marietta, Georgia. Barber’s paintings ...

Category

2010s Abstract Liz Barber Paintings

Materials

Ink, Acrylic, Watercolor, Graphite

Blue Petals 7

Blue Petals 7

By Liz Barber

Located in Napa, CA

Liz Barber pursued painting while obtaining her degree from the Massachusetts College of Art and Moore College of Art. She currently resides in Marietta, Georgia. Barber’s paintings ...

Category

2010s Abstract Liz Barber Paintings

Materials

Paint, Ink, Acrylic, Watercolor, Graphite

Summer Rain 14

Summer Rain 14

By Liz Barber

Located in Napa, CA

Liz Barber pursued painting while obtaining her degree from the Massachusetts College of Art and Moore College of Art. She currently resides in Marietta, Georgia. Barber’s paintings ...

Category

2010s Abstract Liz Barber Paintings

Materials

Paint, Ink, Acrylic, Graphite

Blue 2

Blue 2

By Liz Barber

Located in Napa, CA

Liz Barber pursued painting while obtaining her degree from the Massachusetts College of Art and Moore College of Art. She currently resides in Marietta, Georgia. Barber’s paintings ...

Category

2010s Abstract Liz Barber Paintings

Materials

Ink, Acrylic, Watercolor, Graphite

Pansy
Pansy

Pansy

By Liz Barber

Located in Westport, CT

This painting pairs well with Liz Barber's "Early Tulip." Liz Barber's organic abstract paintings are layered bursts of energy inspired by nature’s movement. Forms and lines fall int...

Category

2010s Abstract Liz Barber Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media

Sun Bloom 2

Sun Bloom 2

By Liz Barber

Located in Napa, CA

My paintings are layered bursts of energy inspired by nature’s movement, blending the here and now with memories. Forms and lines fall into a sea of emotion. Shapes and reflections d...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Liz Barber Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Ink, Acrylic, Graphite

Narcissus

Narcissus

By Liz Barber

Located in Napa, CA

Liz Barber pursued painting while obtaining her degree from the Massachusetts College of Art and Moore College of Art. She currently resides in Marietta, Georgia. Barber’s paintings ...

Category

2010s Liz Barber Paintings

Materials

Ink, Acrylic, Watercolor, Graphite

Autumn Confluence

Autumn Confluence

By Liz Barber

Located in Napa, CA

Liz Barber pursued painting while obtaining her degree from the Massachusetts College of Art and Moore College of Art. She currently resides in Marietta, Georgia. Barber’s paintings ...

Category

2010s Abstract Liz Barber Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Watercolor

Summer Wave 1, abstract painting on canvas, textured with bright colors & blues
Summer Wave 1, abstract painting on canvas, textured with bright colors & blues

Summer Wave 1, abstract painting on canvas, textured with bright colors & blues

By Liz Barber

Located in Dallas, TX

“Summer Wave 1” - Oil, Acrylic, and Ink on Canvas, 48 x 48 inches Comes with a champagne color floater frame. “Summer Wave 1” radiates with a lush vibrancy, where waves of layered s...

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2010s Abstract Liz Barber Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Ink, Acrylic, Gouache, Graphite

First Petals 3

First Petals 3

By Liz Barber

Located in Napa, CA

Liz Barber pursued painting while obtaining her degree from the Massachusetts College of Art and Moore College of Art. She currently resides in Marietta, Georgia. Barber’s paintings...

Category

2010s Abstract Liz Barber Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Ink, Acrylic, Graphite

Water Blooms 8, large abstract painting on canvas, layered with monotone colors
Water Blooms 8, large abstract painting on canvas, layered with monotone colors

Water Blooms 8, large abstract painting on canvas, layered with monotone colors

By Liz Barber

Located in Dallas, TX

“Water Blooms 8” — Oil, Acrylic, and Ink on Canvas, 48 x 72 inches "Water Blooms 8" is a monotone abstract painting with richly layered tones of black, greys and bright whites, inks...

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2010s Abstract Liz Barber Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Ink, Acrylic, Gouache, Graphite

Bright Blooms 4, abstract painting on canvas, textured with bright colors, pinks
Bright Blooms 4, abstract painting on canvas, textured with bright colors, pinks

Bright Blooms 4, abstract painting on canvas, textured with bright colors, pinks

By Liz Barber

Located in Dallas, TX

“Bright Blooms 4” - Oil, Acrylic, and Ink on Canvas, 36 x 48 inches “Bright Blooms 4” radiates with a lush vibrancy, where soft magenta blooms and golden hues blend effortlessly wit...

Category

2010s Abstract Liz Barber Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Ink, Acrylic, Gouache, Graphite

Azalea Light, large abstract painting on canvas, textured with bright colors
Azalea Light, large abstract painting on canvas, textured with bright colors

Azalea Light, large abstract painting on canvas, textured with bright colors

By Liz Barber

Located in Dallas, TX

“Azalea Light” - Oil, Acrylic, and Ink on Canvas, 36 x 72 inches “Azalea Light” radiates with a lush vibrancy, where soft magenta blooms and golden hues blend effortlessly with tran...

Category

2010s Abstract Liz Barber Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Ink, Acrylic, Gouache, Graphite

Daffodil 7
Daffodil 7

Daffodil 7

By Liz Barber

Located in Napa, CA

Liz Barber pursued painting while obtaining her degree from the Massachusetts College of Art and Moore College of Art. She currently resides in Marietta, Georgia. Barber’s paintings ...

Category

2010s Abstract Liz Barber Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic, Graphite

Rose Vine, large abstract painting on canvas, textured with bright colors
Rose Vine, large abstract painting on canvas, textured with bright colors

Rose Vine, large abstract painting on canvas, textured with bright colors

By Liz Barber

Located in Dallas, TX

“Rose Vine” - Oil, Acrylic, and Ink on Canvas, 36 x 72 inches “Rose Vine” radiates with a lush vibrancy, where soft magenta blooms and golden hues blend effortlessly with translucen...

Category

2010s Abstract Liz Barber Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Ink, Acrylic, Gouache, Graphite

Garden Light 10
Garden Light 10

Garden Light 10

By Liz Barber

Located in Westport, CT

Liz Barber's organic abstract paintings are layered bursts of energy inspired by nature’s movement. Forms and lines fall into a sea of emotion. Shapes and reflections drift into volu...

Category

2010s Abstract Liz Barber Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media

Garden Dance 5
Garden Dance 5

Garden Dance 5

By Liz Barber

Located in Westport, CT

Liz Barber's organic abstract paintings are layered bursts of energy inspired by nature’s movement. Forms and lines fall into a sea of emotion. Shapes and reflections drift into volu...

Category

2010s Abstract Liz Barber Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media

Harbor 9

Harbor 9

By Liz Barber

Located in Napa, CA

Liz Barber pursued painting while obtaining her degree from the Massachusetts College of Art and Moore College of Art. She currently resides in Marietta, Georgia. Barber’s paintings ...

Category

2010s Abstract Liz Barber Paintings

Materials

Ink, Acrylic, Gouache, Graphite

Garden Dance 7
Garden Dance 7

Garden Dance 7

By Liz Barber

Located in Westport, CT

Liz Barber's organic abstract paintings are layered bursts of energy inspired by nature’s movement. Forms and lines fall into a sea of emotion. Shapes and reflections drift into volu...

Category

2010s Abstract Liz Barber Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media

Early Tulip

Early Tulip

By Liz Barber

Located in Westport, CT

This painting pairs well with Liz Barber's "Pansy." Liz Barber's organic abstract paintings are layered bursts of energy inspired by nature’s movement. Forms and lines fall into a se...

Category

2010s Abstract Liz Barber Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media

Summer Blue

Summer Blue

By Liz Barber

Located in Napa, CA

My paintings are layered bursts of energy inspired by nature’s movement, blending the here and now with memories. Forms and lines fall into a sea of emotion. Shapes and reflections d...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Liz Barber Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Ink, Acrylic, Graphite

Summer Garden 3

Summer Garden 3

By Liz Barber

Located in Napa, CA

Liz Barber pursued painting while obtaining her degree from the Massachusetts College of Art and Moore College of Art. She currently resides in Marietta, Georgia. Barber’s paintings ...

Category

2010s Contemporary Liz Barber Paintings

Materials

Ink, Acrylic, Gouache, Graphite

Blue Blooms

Blue Blooms

By Liz Barber

Located in Napa, CA

My paintings are layered bursts of energy inspired by nature’s movement, blending the here and now with memories. Forms and lines fall into a sea of emotion. Shapes and reflections d...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Liz Barber Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Ink, Acrylic, Gouache, Graphite

Water Bloom 10

Water Bloom 10

By Liz Barber

Located in Napa, CA

Liz Barber pursued painting while obtaining her degree from the Massachusetts College of Art and Moore College of Art. She currently resides in Marietta, Georgia. Barber’s paintings ...

Category

2010s Abstract Liz Barber Paintings

Materials

Ink, Acrylic, Gouache, Graphite

Sun Bloom

Sun Bloom

By Liz Barber

Located in Napa, CA

My paintings are layered bursts of energy inspired by nature’s movement, blending the here and now with memories. Forms and lines fall into a sea of emotion. Shapes and reflections d...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Liz Barber Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Ink, Acrylic, Graphite

Autumn 5

Autumn 5

By Liz Barber

Located in Napa, CA

My paintings are layered bursts of energy inspired by nature’s movement, blending the here and now with memories. Forms and lines fall into a sea of emotion. Shapes and reflections d...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Liz Barber Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Ink, Acrylic, Graphite

Water Bloom 11

Water Bloom 11

By Liz Barber

Located in Napa, CA

Liz Barber pursued painting while obtaining her degree from the Massachusetts College of Art and Moore College of Art. She currently resides in Marietta, Georgia. Barber’s paintings ...

Category

2010s Abstract Liz Barber Paintings

Materials

Ink, Acrylic, Gouache, Graphite

Summer Garden 1

Summer Garden 1

By Liz Barber

Located in Napa, CA

Liz Barber pursued painting while obtaining her degree from the Massachusetts College of Art and Moore College of Art. She currently resides in Marietta, Georgia. Barber’s paintings ...

Category

2010s Contemporary Liz Barber Paintings

Materials

Ink, Acrylic, Gouache, Graphite

Spring Petal 4

Spring Petal 4

By Liz Barber

Located in Napa, CA

My paintings are layered bursts of energy inspired by nature’s movement, blending the here and now with memories. Forms and lines fall into a sea of emotion. Shapes and reflections d...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Liz Barber Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Ink, Acrylic, Graphite

Violet 3

Violet 3

By Liz Barber

Located in Napa, CA

My paintings are layered bursts of energy inspired by nature’s movement, blending the here and now with memories. Forms and lines fall into a sea of emotion. Shapes and reflections d...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Liz Barber Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Ink, Acrylic, Graphite

Spring Daydream 1
Spring Daydream 1

Spring Daydream 1

By Liz Barber

Located in Napa, CA

Liz Barber pursued painting while obtaining her degree from the Massachusetts College of Art and Moore College of Art. She currently resides in Marietta, Georgia. Barber’s paintings ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Liz Barber Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Ink, Acrylic, Graphite

Spring Petals 2
Spring Petals 2

Spring Petals 2

By Liz Barber

Located in Napa, CA

Liz Barber pursued painting while obtaining her degree from the Massachusetts College of Art and Moore College of Art. She currently resides in Marietta, Georgia. Barber’s paintings ...

Category

2010s Abstract Liz Barber Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic, Graphite

Spring Tulips
Spring Tulips

Spring Tulips

By Liz Barber

Located in Westport, CT

Liz Barber's organic abstract paintings are layered bursts of energy inspired by nature’s movement. Forms and lines fall into a sea of emotion. Shapes and reflections drift into volu...

Category

2010s Abstract Liz Barber Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media

Azalea Bloom I
Azalea Bloom I

Azalea Bloom I

By Liz Barber

Located in Westport, CT

Liz Barber's organic abstract paintings are layered bursts of energy inspired by nature’s movement. Forms and lines fall into a sea of emotion. Shapes and reflections drift into volumetric configurations. She pours colors onto the canvas and watches what happens. Intuitively, she then edits. Barber uses a form of mixed media which allows for more creative freedom and gives the materials a voice. The most common reoccurring theme in Barber’s work is the ocean or natural elements and forms. The shapes serve as anchors for the mind to stop and reflect upon. They can be ambiguous or recognizable forms based on what the viewer brings to the piece. Barber leans towards distinctive color palettes at certain times of the year as the seasons change. They are either subtle or intense color interaction...

Category

2010s Abstract Liz Barber Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media

Ocean Garden 3

Ocean Garden 3

By Liz Barber

Located in Napa, CA

Liz Barber pursued painting while obtaining her degree from the Massachusetts College of Art and Moore College of Art. She currently resides in Marietta, Georgia. Barber’s paintings...

Category

2010s Abstract Liz Barber Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Ink, Acrylic

Sun Bloom 3

Sun Bloom 3

By Liz Barber

Located in Napa, CA

My paintings are layered bursts of energy inspired by nature’s movement, blending the here and now with memories. Forms and lines fall into a sea of emotion. Shapes and reflections d...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Liz Barber Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Ink, Acrylic, Graphite

Peony 6

Peony 6

By Liz Barber

Located in Napa, CA

My paintings are layered bursts of energy inspired by nature’s movement, blending the here and now with memories. Forms and lines fall into a sea of emotion. Shapes and reflections d...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Liz Barber Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Ink, Acrylic, Graphite

Liz Barber paintings for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Liz Barber paintings available for sale on 1stDibs. If you’re browsing the collection of paintings to introduce a pop of color in a neutral corner of your living room or bedroom, you can find work that includes elements of blue, green and other colors. You can also browse by medium to find art by Liz Barber in canvas, fabric, paint and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 21st century and contemporary and is mostly associated with the contemporary style. Not every interior allows for large Liz Barber paintings, so small editions measuring 24 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Amy Smith, Eleanor Aldrich, and Arica Hilton. Liz Barber paintings prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $3,400 and tops out at $18,900, while the average work can sell for $6,900.