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Healing Forests: In Honor of What Forests Give Us


An exhibition at
Tilted Brick Gallery 
in partnership with the Creston Community Forest
Inside the Visitor’s Centre at
121 Northwest Blvd, Creston BC, Canada

Opening Reception:
Friday, September 18, 5 – 7 pm

The exhibition runs from September 19 – October 17
Open Saturdays and Sundays, 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

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I was honoured to win 3rd prize for my painting “Dancing Yew Sisters“!

 

Reflecting the many ways forests enrich our lives, this exhibition celebrates the ecological, economic, cultural, emotional, and recreational importance of forests,
while honouring their enduring role in shaping our communities.

 

I am honoured to be showing my ‘Dancing Yew Sisters’ and ‘Gateway‘ paintings

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The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS website
is now showing Art Inspired by NATURE 2026
 online exhibition and I am proud to have my “SpiderWeb” painting included

(Click the image to be taken to the exhibition)

Do take a look, it is a wonderful show of  HEALING ART by over 70 artists!

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Upcoming Events:

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Artsy Shark Featured Artist Showing

September 28th ~ October 5th
I will be Featured Artist on Artsy Shark website 

(Click the image to be taken there)

 

Every week Artsy Shark publishes the work of a new artist—artists from around the world sharing their own stories and collections of their inspired artwork!

I am excited to have been chosen as one of them, a Featured Artist with my own individual portfolio article for the week starting September 28th. 

Be sure to check it out!

 

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Interview for a Special Recognition Art Award

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It feels that a plethora of honours is being bestowed upon me lately!
I am basking in it all!

I have won a Special Recognition Art Award,
with an interview to be published October on Manhattan Arts International website

I am excited, and honoured, to have won a Special Recognition Art Award from Manhattan Arts International, selected from the “Art Inspired by Nature” exhibition on MAI’s sister website, The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS.
Renee Phillips, curator, is interviewing me for this award.
The Interview will be published early in October.

Past Events:

“The Healing Power of Color” 2025 Online Exhibition

Jun 20, 2025


April 20 – June 20, 2025“This exhibition provides a treasure trove of awe-inspiring visual delights. View works of art in different styles and mediums by more than 60 artists. Savor each work of art and visit the artists’ websites that are provided. Return often and share this uplifting exhibition with your loved ones, friends and associates.

“The power of color has been documented in many scientific studies to bring healing energy when you are ailing. It is a fact that color has the ability to soothe your frazzled nerves when you feel agitated, restore your energy, motivate and empower you to take action when you are in a state of lethargy, provide hope during challenging times, and so much more.”

~Curator Renee Phillips of Manhattan Arts International


I was honoured to be invited to show my “Huginn & Muninn” painting in this exhibition and, of course, I talk about the colour GREEN!

 


Huginn & Muninn, Oil on canvas, 18″ x 30″
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Manhattan Arts International 25th Anniversary Exhibition

Jan 25, 2025

My Through painting will be shown in this online invitational exhibition :

“Love, Peace, Unity & Hope”
along with many other amazing artists who I am so proud to be among!

Curated by Renee Phillips, and a project of Manhattan Arts International (which I am a member of), this show runs January 25 to April 25, 2025.

Be sure to take a look!

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Interview with Alex Strauss

My friend Alex Strauss, The MindfulWalker, offers a wealth of wisdom on the well-being that comes to us as we connect with Nature — and all of her offerings are delivered so beautifully, it is a joy to follow her! I am so happy, and honoured, to announce that Alex will be interviewing me March 20. It won’t be aired live, but look for it on her “Alex Strauss – Author & Natural Mindfulness Guide” Youtube channel, or my own Youtube channel, a couple of days after. And take a look at all that Alex offers on her website, including a “Five Day Mindful Walking Challenge“!

 

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Women’s Wellness Circle – 2 Hour Presentation


April 23, 4:30-6:30 Pacific Time. I am so pleased to be presenting a two hour Zoom presentation to the Women’s Wellness Circle – Barrie/Innisfil.  I will be reading from my book Volume II, SYLVAN REFLECTIONS: Wanderings, Paintings and Ponderings from the Forest and showing my film On BEAUTY, As We Come to it in the Forest. I’ll also guide the group through an exercise to deepen their own connection to the forest, tapping into what creative impulses might arise to express the experiencing of wonder and magic found in the forest . . .


A Women’s Wellness Circle is a sacred place where you can meet and make incredible friendships with like-minded and like-spirited people. Women who are of like mind gather on the 4th Wednesday of every month as gifted presenters come to share with the group. Topics and themes change monthly. All women, age 18 and up, are welcome, come join us! ~Debbie Armstrong, Facilitator

When the time gets closer, check out the Facebook Page, “Events” to find out more and sign up.

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Gallery 444

I am so excited to be showing this summer, with several other artists, in the Nature-themed, Earth Exhibit group show running from July 7 – August 30, at Gallery 444, 444 Baker Street, Nelson BC.

And! Drum roll please! on July 27, 7:00 – 9:00pm (tentative time, stay posted) I will be showing my film On BEAUTY, As We Come to it in the Forest and reading from my book Volume II, SYLVAN REFLECTIONS: Wanderings, Pantings and Ponderings from the Forest. Save the date! More details to come.


A Wide Open Winter Wander, Oil on canvas, 12″ x 24″

One of four of my paintings to be shown this summer at Gallery 444, 444 Baker St., Nelson BC

 

Save the dates! More details to come.

‘She Changes’ Podcast

Sep 17, 2024

I spent a lovely hour in conversation with Louise Tarrier, 
talking about the teachings of the forest, and following our passions in life:

On Finding Beauty – in conversation with Barbara Brown,

“In this deeply enriching episode of She Changes, we explore the intersection of nature, healing, and creativity with Canadian artist Barbara Brown . . . Barbara shares how trees and the natural world have provided not only inspiration for her work but also a deep sense of peace and healing. She reads selections from her writings that beautifully capture the wisdom and tranquillity of the forest. Additionally, we discuss her latest film project, On Beauty, a reflection on nature’s role in both personal and environmental healing.” 

~ Louise Tarrier

Have a Listen!

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All For the Love of the Forest 

I love to speak to groups and gatherings: to show my paintings, read poems, tell stories, show my films . . . to share the love I feel for the forest and to inspire people to deepen their connection with nature—and to find and follow their own passion in life.

If you are planning an in-person nature-themed event I would love an invitation to give a presentation, taking people deep into a forest experience through poetry and imagery; delving into the beauty, the wonder, and the wisdom brought to us by time spent in the wild woods. 

If your group is online I would love to be a guest speaker. You could invite me to give a live presentation for your group over Zoom, or record a conversation or be interviewed for your podcast, webinar or summit.

I can also offer a mini-workshop on finding magic in the natural world and expressing it creatively.

Send me an email through the Contact form here on the website and let’s talk!

Comments From the Guestbooks:

“Beautiful, deep and nourishing” ~LH

“Absolutely touching. Thank you for reaching into my depths.” ~NW

“Thanks for the inspiration and connection!” ~EC

“Wonderful meanderings and such pertinent practices!” Thank you ~PD

“Amazing, thank you for sharing your forest” ~MT

“Incredible evening. Your paintings, words and film.” Thank you ~BL

“It touches every aspect of my soul – your words do it justice!” ~MB

“Thank you for taking me into another world!” ~TG 

“So beautiful, sensory, inspiring. Well done! Such excellence to enjoy!” Love ~LH

“A delight for all senses. A marvellous presentation. Outstanding. Thank you” ~FM

“Thank you for your awe inspiring work! I am touched by your graceful interpretations of nature and spirit!” ~JS

Letter of Endorsement From a Library:

“I can heartily endorse Barbara Brown as a presenter for any library. On Sunday, April 8, 2017, Barbara did an excellent ‘Authors Reading’ at our little Slocan Community Library with 25 people in attendance. 

“It was a pleasure to work with Barbara before the event, making plans for the reading, preparing an article and poster, and working out logistics. Barbara’s short professionally-produced film was the perfect introduction to her presentation. She had set up a display of many of the beautiful oil paintings featured in Sylvan Reflections. During her inspirational talk based on her daily walks into our valley forest, these pictures came to life; something more is hidden in each of them and sitting quietly while listening to Barbara’s calming voice speaking and reading is an ideal way to appreciate them. She handled question period well, then sold and signed books for interested patrons. We received a lot of positive feedback after her talk. A visit from Barbara would be a positive experience for any library.”

~Library Volunteer and Organizer of Authors Readings

Send me an email through the Contact form here on the website and let’s talk!