Maine artist
A Journey In Tapestry
Barbara tells a brief story of her journey in tapestry from faces to figures.
Photography Project
Artists in Their Studios Photography Project I was honored to be awarded a photo shoot from The Maine Crafts Association in 2017 along with several other artists. Their Artists in Their Studios, a photography project documents Maine fine craft artists throughout the state in the … Read more
Fiber Art Masters Book
I am excited to announce I have been included in a new publication by Maine Fiberarts titled” Fiber Art Masters.” The book can be purchased through Maine Fiberarts at: www.mainefiberars.org
Commission
You never know where life will lead you. Last summer I was approached by a woman in a class at the Handweavers Guild of America conference in Rhode Island. She saw a postcard of one of my tapestries I had on the table in front … Read more
Proportion
“Proportion refers to relationships of size, amount, and degree.” These elements relate back to the whole. In my portraits I attempt to inject an edgy/emotional aspect using these elements to underscore the personality of the individual I am portraying. I use proportion for emphasis most obviously … Read more
Designing “Revolution”
Weaving faces has been my focus since I began weaving tapestry in 2003. I have been wanting to expand my horizons for some time but have had trouble finding my way. During a phone conversation with Diane Wolf from ATA I asked Diane if she … Read more
Revolution
5th Triennial of Tapestry, Novi Sad, Serbia “Revolution’ by Barbara Burns has won the award for classical, traditional tapestry in the 5th triennial of Tapestry Novi Sad 2014 in Serbia. The triennial of tapestry in the organization of the Institution for Tapestry Making “Atelier 61″ was founded … Read more