Barb Benstein
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| Gender | Female |
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| Location | Lake Zurich, Illinois |
| Introduction | My name is Barb Benstein. I am an 19 year resident of Lake Zurich, Illinois. My love of art started at an early age and you could always find me sketching animals, especially horses. My Mom always said I was born with a crayon in my hand! Mostly self-taught, I specialize in pastel paintings of people and pets, as well as homes and landscapes. After working as a graphic artist for 10 years, I began painting full-time in 1993. Painting with pastels has always been my favorite medium. I love the vibrancy of the colors and the richness of the texture when applied to sand paper. I’ve also started using oil paints on canvas. This has opened up a whole new path for my artistic talents. There is a story behind every commissioned piece I do. Many times I find myself “caught up in the moment” when working on a painting. I think about why my client wants this painting done and put those emotions into the painting. When I complete a portrait and show it to my client for the first time, the emotional reaction I get tells me I’ve done my job well. That is what I love about painting the most. |
| Interests | Art, reading, time spent with my grandkids, biking, horse back riding, yard work, |