Barny Harris LIVE!

I'll be in Santa Fe soon for “Barny Harris LIVE!”, an exhibition of new works by myself and New Mexico painter Gregory Frank Harris. This exhibition is an exploration of the human relationship with the natural world. From the soul-stirring geometries of the sun-drenched Southwestern landscape to the mystifying contours found in my Mobius-inspired pieces, we will celebrate nature’s infinite forms in works that are both intimate and broadly accessible.

Please come see me at the opening reception on Friday, September 9th from 5:00 – 7:00pm at Hunter Kirkland Contemporary, 200-B Canyon Road in Santa Fe! If you can’t make it then, don’t worry...the exhibition will continue throughout the month of September 2016. This exhibition marks a number of milestones for me – it is a celebration of 36 years spent carving over 200 different types of stone sourced from 43 nations, and it's shortly following my 60th birthday.

My latest Mobius-inspired, seashell-like works in bronze and an array of unusual stones are, to quote a collector, “Nothing short of mind-bending”.

If you missed it – I was recently in the news! Ann Carranza wrote a flattering article with a new take on my life’s work. Maybe reading it will inspire you to join me in person this September. http://www.pressdemocrat.com/news/5839928-181/healdsburg-sculptor-is-a-psychologist

What A Year It Has Been...

2015 started with a flood in the corporation yard of the T Barny Studio.Even my large blocks of stone were tumbled by the force of the water. It meant a lot of clean up work

During the summer we had a T Barny marketing summit which helped me clarify who is buying T Barny sculpture and who are potential collectors!. I also attended a 'carving camp' at Camp Brotherhood in Washington State sponsored by the Northwester Stone Sculptors Association!!!

Then my T Barny season started with a show in Santa Rosa, which was followed by one in Carmel at Mary Titus Gallery. That was Clara & Sander's first T Barny gallery opening.

After that it was our annual show at Hunter Kirkland Galley in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Owner Nancy Hunter always find the most amazing match between my sculpture and a particular painter! This year it was Peter Burega.

The wrap up was Sonoma County's annual Art Trails. It is the only time I open my T Barny studio, gallery and sculpture gardens to the general public. We are open for two weekends and while it is a lot of work, it is also satisfying to see 60+ people coming to visit every day! I guess people really do want to 'touch a T Barny

Ride on over for your Studio Tour

Illustration by Joey Manfre

Howdy Partner! We had over 100 people here last weekend to see my studio, gallery and sculpture gardens. Art Trails is happening again October 18-19 from 10am-5pm. Don't miss your chance to see SpiritStone! We're celebrating with a Southwest theme so you can dress up, giddy up and snack up on El Farolito Chips & Salsa. See y'all this weekend. T Barny

Art Trails Starts this Weekend

T Barny, #167 & Sargam Griffin, #166 Hanging Art Trails Signs

Howdy Partners - SpiritStone is up and ready for you to see this weekend and next! My show this year reflects a Southwest theme as I celebrate 25 years of exhibiting in Santa Fe. Now is your chance to catch the show here locally. Wear your cowboy hat and join me Saturday & Sunday, October 11-12 from 10am-5pm. Giddy Up!

Howdy! See y'all this Friday, Sept. 19 in Santa Fe!

Join Me Friday, September 19 in Santa Fe for SpiritStone! 

How is a California stone sculptor influenced by a 25-year relationship with the Santa Fe spirit? SpiritStone answers this question. I'll be giving a quick talk at my reception this Friday, Sept. 19 between 5-7pm about my connection with the Southwest. Santa Fe reaches out and creates a deeply personal connection with each artist who visits. On my very first drive into Santa Fe the light, the mountains, and the interplay between them just called to me as a sculptor. I've been exhibiting in Santa Fe Galleries now for 25 years. Come by and meet Nancy Hunter, the gallery owner who continues to represent me since 2004. Hunter Kirkland Contemporary, 200-B Canyon Road, Santa Fe, NM.

Carmel - This Saturday, August 16th!

marytitusart.com   tbarny.com

When was the last time you were in Carmel? Join me this Saturday, August 16th at the Titus Contemporary Gallery. Mary Titus, owner, is hosting a reception for me from 4-7pm. At 5pm I will be giving a quick 10 minute talk about my new work, the stone and tools. Mary, an abstract painter, has her work on display creating dramatic accents to my colorful bronze patinas and stone sculpture. She has 16 of my pieces featured in her gallery, front and center. It's a show to see plus it would be great to see you on Saturday! 
San Carlos between 5th & 6th, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

SpiritStone

Celebrating 25 Years of Exhibiting in Santa Fe

Howdy! The 2014 Collection is almost done. The new sculptures will start their journey soon. A private Collector's Preview will kick it off before the pieces travel my 2014 Season Line-Up of Shows. I've been showing in Santa Fe galleries for 25 years so this collection is called SpiritStone. It's all about my connection with the Southwest Spirit, my travels there, the rocks I've discovered along the way and bringing that Spirit back into my Alexander Valley studio. Check out the stones I've chiseled into - Utah Picasso Marble, Utah Calcite, Mexican Fluorite, New Mexico Alabaster and Nevada Zebra Marble. 

Lucky and Luckier

Cambria Stone Symposium - Love Carving by the Ocean

I have a carved rock that says, "If you're lucky enough to be at the beach you're lucky enough." Well, I'm luckier cause I get to carve at the beach. Just got back from Cambria and Camp Ocean Pines where they hold the annual Stone Symposium. I've been an instructor there many years but this year I just went to carve, hang out and I even learned a few things. Nice to be back in my own studio though.

2014 Season

This Green Colored Stone is called Argentine Onyx

Went to a wedding this past weekend in Charleston, SC - now they know how to throw a wedding and celebrate all weekend long. Great city! It was fun but nice to be back in the studio. I have quite a line-up of galleries and shows this 2014 Season. If you're on my mailing list, then you got your card. Kicking off in June, my new sculpture will travel from Healdsburg to Carmel and onto Santa Fe. Check out my work at these galleries: Titus Contemporary Gallery and Hunter Kirkland Contemporary Gallery. Charleston on my mind...have you ever been there? 

Left Brain, Right Brain

Vickie Norris of Webistree, Lori Mole, my Marketing Director and me

Being an artist isn't just about being in the studio. Here I am sitting in on a website meeting. I'm happy to announce that I will be getting a new website soon. My first website was created in 1995. My second website came along in 2005. I guess you could say I get that 10 year itch. Melinda took this picture; she's spearheading the project with Vickie. Ok now, back to the studio. 

It's Dog Friendly!

Mary Titus with her gallery dog "Moe", Carmel, CA

What do you love about Carmel? I love the ocean and beach of course, but also that it is dog friendly. I am excited to be showing there again at Titus Gallery on San Carlos Street. It is located just two doors from Clint Eastwood's Hog's Breath restaurant. When you are in Carmel, pop in and say "Hi" to Mary Titus and gallery dog, "Moe".

New Year, New Plans, New Work

Team T Barny - Annual New Year's Meeting Plans 2014 Schedule

Today we met for breakfast in Healdsburg at Fireside Restaurant. It has only been there about a year in the Vineyard Shopping Center. Our waitress was excellent and let us sit there for 3 hours as we planned out my year ahead in and out of the studio. My wife, Melinda and my Marketing Director, Lori and I reviewed last year's success and are very excited about the 2014 schedule. Stay tuned...New Year, New Plans, New Work.

ARTrails - October 12-13 See You Soon!

Hey, come by and see where the dust settles and fine sculpture emerges. Explore my studio, play some bocce, enjoy my gallery and sculpture gardens. I'm Studio #167 in your ARTrails Catalog. This Sonoma County Open Studios Program is 2 great weekends! Saturday & Sunday, October 12-13 & 19-20 from 10am-5pm Daily. I've been busy today cleaning up the studio, hanging banners and setting up pedestals with new work. See you this weekend or next for noshes and libations! 

Travel "World of Stone" Locally

"AERIE", Greek Marble and T Barny

 

 

 

Hi folks! I'm giving a tour to 7 sculpture students this afternoon from Pacific Union College, Napa Valley. Always fun to show off my tools and my work. It's great to hear their questions and give them the studio tour. Melinda made a new DVD Loop that I have running in the gallery. It shows how I carve my Mobius designs. My stone is from all over the world. You can really get the sense of that this Passport Weekend. My downtown gallery, Just For You, 115 Plaza St., Healdsburg, will be hosting a reception for me from 4-6pm this Saturday, April 27. Stop by and you can travel 7 countries with my sculptures getting your passport stamped as you go. Hope to see you!

'Tis The Season

Wishing You Happy Holidays
'Tis The Season
To Reflect On The Year
Which Gives Me Reason
To Be Poetic & Bend Your Ear

'The Year Of The Mobius' It Was
Sander & Clara Heard The Buzz
Sculptures Were Creatively Carved
From Stone Blocks In My Yard

Melinda Supports Me & My Work
Lori Markets Me; Optimism Is Her Quirk
My Galleries Graciously Represent Me
Exhibiting My Art For You To See

My Reception Schedule Is Full
The Studio Has No Set Rules
I Use Chainsaws & Tools That Are Pneumatic
Always Striving For The Dramatic

So With Much Holiday Spirit
I Start To End This Poetic Lyric
Thank You For Your Interest In My Sculpture
I Wish You Health, Love & Culture
                                T Barny

Last Weekend for ARTrails - See You Soon!

Join Me for ARTrails - October 20-21 from 10am-5pm

You can find me on the ARTrails map as Studio #159 in the beautiful Alexander Valley. artrails.org 
Great crowd last weekend! People came to 'pound rock', find out where I get my stone and see the gallery and sculpture gardens. They were also tasting award winning Mobius Wines, getting a dragon tattoo and seeing what their Mobius Fortune Cookie has in store for them. Don't miss all the fun. This next weekend is the last weekend for ARTrails. I look forward to seeing you!

ARTrails October 13-14 & 20-21 See You Soon!

Join Me for ARTrails - October 13-14 & 20-21 from 10am-5pm

I'm Studio #159 this year. You can find me on the map at: sonomaarts.com/artrails 2012 is The Year Of The Mobius for the T Barny Gallery & Sculpture Gardens. Come celebrate the intrigue of the Mobius and why it drives me to carve stone. The ARTrails set-up will be similar to the event we had in August so stop by and enjoy. Free Tattoos. Fortune Cookies. Carving Demonstrations. Make your own Mobius Strips. See you soon!

The Year Of The Mobius is TODAY

TODAY is the Day!!! I hope to see all of you at The Year Of The Mobius here at the T Barny Gallery & Sculpture Gardens. I'm very excited and pleased with the show set-up. It looks amazing when you walk in and there's so much going on! We have a special guest...August Ferdinand Mobius will be here today. We have a Fortune Teller, there's Mobius Wines, Chinese Beer, Live Music and even Dragon Tattoos! So join me as I celebrate "The Year Of The Mobius". See you between 4pm-7pm here in the beautiful Alexander Valley.

#1 of 30 Countdown to 8-18-2012

Sander & Clara are supervising the set-up for "The Year Of The Mobius". I've been displaying my work by sections of the yard. All Mobius and Trefoil sculptures have their own designated area. Then there's the Gallery, Sculpture Gardens and the Bronze area. There is plenty to do today. Lori just made me title tags and Melinda just picked up the Chinese Beer and Rentals. Ok, I gotta get back to my list...the countdown ticks away...24 hours 'til the event!

#2 of 30 Countdown to 8-18-2012

We're all working feverishly on the event set-up. The show is in 2 days! I've been moving pedestals, setting up walls and lots more. You should see my list. Lori is doing extra large poster signs, parking signs and set-up materials. And, Melinda is working on Mobius Fun Facts and wall displays. Her goal was to do 5 two minute videos and she just finished the 5th one - Yippee!! All of the video's will be on display during the event. See you Saturday between 4-7pm.