Barb Thompson is an artist who specializes in watercolor & acrylic painting and loves to study florals and vegetation. Her aim is to capture blooms and colors for year round enjoyment of botanicals. She paints from photographs of her own garden and plants, as well as bouquets she curates from local floral shops.

Through still life compositions, she strives to capture botanic life as a reflection of emotional memories. Plants are a standard in life’s big and small ceremonies. Her goal is to produce relatable artwork that inspires remembrance of an experience. This moment may be as simple as creating (or enjoying) the ruby tartness of rhubarb crisp.

Growing up in the midwest, she has learned to immerse herself in each season and enjoy the botanicals as they bloom and change with the weather. She resides in Cedar Rapids with her husband and two children. Barb also has a background in graphic design for print applications.

Barb travels to many Midwest Art Festivals each year. Feel free to reach out for commission work, or visit her website for more information about her current work: www.bthompson.studio