My name is Barbara Haviland. I have been creating fine art since 1976.. I am mostly a self-taught, raw artist who draws inspiration from the world around me. . I love taking workshops to further my learning. You can never cease to learn something new. I usually paint from my photos. I love bright, bold, rich colors. I feel satisfied when someone can see the love I have put into the piece that I have created whether it is a landscape, a floral, a portrait, or a seascape. At this stage in my art career, I...more