Born in Modesto, California, Barbara A Lane spent her formative years immersed in the traditional Southern culture of Alabama. The notions of family and legacy play a pivotal role in Barbara's life. Hailing from a lineage of artists, she found inspiration in the refined watercolor artistry of her mother. Her inheritance was a passion for art that she realized at a young age, setting the cornerstone of her imaginative journey.
Lane's educational backdrop provides an interesting contrast to her creative inclinations. She holds a B.S. degree in Medical Technology, and enjoyed a long career in the broadcasting arena, harnessing her creative gifts in marketing and advertising. This pathway, however, only served to strengthen her longing for art. The artist explains art as the most rewarding part of her professional trajectory, despite her diverse academic and career pursuits.
Subsequently, she quenched her artistic thirst by engaging in extensive online courses, notably with Sebastian Michaels and his renowned Photoshop Artistry program. Engaging with the work of accomplished artists furnishes Barbara with an unlimited source of inspiration for her distinctive pieces.
Her creative process is a harmonious blend of ideas, derived from digital media platforms and the world around her. Never restricting herself to a singular style or subject matter, Barbara's body of work boasts an eclectic mix of styles infused with her own signature elements – sparkling scrapbooking elements and glitter, making for a vibrant visual feast. An accomplished graphic designer, Lane finds consummate delight in merging the fields of design and art. One of her most notable projects involves developing high school football programs, advertising ads, and creating for her local genealogical society, blending her skillsets to create material that is both practical and artistically delightful.
Influenced by the words of Ayn Rand, she firmly believes in crafting art for oneself, driven by passion and intrinsic motivation. Her membership in the National Association of Digital Artists, Daughters of the American Revolution, and several genealogical societies reflect her proactive involvement in the artistic community. Lane's work is disseminated through the digital realm, gracing online galleries and being published in international magazines - a distinction she perceives as an honor. Pieces from her collection have been featured in many magazines and numerous publications globally.
There's an intriguing side to Lane's artistic life; she fancies being a prominent collector herself. Her personal collection includes works by artists like Frank Howell and Bev Doolittle. Living in Colorado provides Barbara the privilege of being surrounded by Southwest art, and she frequently gains inspiration from her visits to Santa Fe, New Mexico. Genetic genealogy presents an exciting deviation from her artistic pursuits, displaying her investigative side, relishing in the puzzles of DNA. As the world grapples with the emergence of AI, Barbara's anticipation about the upcoming developments in the art field and genealogy reflects her progressive mindset. She endeavors to continuously evolve as a digital artist, eager to experiment and see how this exciting fusion will impact the future landscape of art. Despite the intensifying intersection of art and technology, Barbara Lane's work remains grounded in her enduring reverence for tradition, love for her craft, and a spark of glitter.
