Color Consultant working with clients on interiors and exterior paint projects. Visual Artist. Writer/Author. ChoosingPaintColor.com BarbaraMayfield.com
3rd January ’25 —Ok. Happy New Year. Snow on the ground here. More snow expected on Monday. The perfect weather to stay inside and overhaul one’s website. Which is what I’ve been doing all day. Time to begin blogging again. Sorry it’s been awhile. Um, 4 years or so. Testing out that this still works. … More 2025 January
For weeks now at my house, it’s all about bread-baking, Netflix time and redecorating. The big comforts during troubles times: eating carbs, while being told a story, while being in beauty is nourishing, nurturing and comforting since, like, the Beginning. If you are refreshing, rearranging, re-painting your home place through this pandemic time, you are … More Zoom.
Sometimes it’s do-able to design directly on the wall. For groupings, I find it’s best to lay it all out on a floor. Try several possible setups. Take photos before you move each design. Measure the spaces in between……
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Have I mentioned how saving a few marriages and partnerships has become part of my work as a color consultant? When I first started working in this arena, 750+ projects ago, I noticed how my female clients could join me in seeing the slightest, tiniest differences in shades of color – especially whites. They are … More Mars, Venus, and Color
Deep secrets of art making to be revealed on Saturday, Jan. 25th 1-2pm at Gallery on Park, Swarthmore, PA. Everyone is welcome to attend my gallery talk. … More Gallery Talk in Swarthmore
The Farrow & Ball paint and colors from the U.K. are exceptionally beautiful, and there are rules to follow….. … More Farrow & Ball
The Spirit of Place. A solo exhibition of my work at the Norristown Arts Building now til November 29th, 2019. It’s a big show. My biggest ever. Nineteen paintings on canvas and paper. The Norristown Arts Building has been home to 22 artist studios for 20 years. The galleries are open most days, but it … More Save the Date: Exhibition & Reception 11/16 1-4pm
Art Curators favorite wall colors I hereby dare to add to this article about best wall colors for showing artwork. In my 750+ color consultations in homes and offices in the greater Philadelphia area, I have found that Artwork can take care of itself. White walls, bright walls, deeps and muds — all can support … More Wall Colors For Art Display
You know those great stacking cardboard boxes in which fruits and vegetables are shipped? Well, the other day, as I was fretting about the best way to pack and transport 25 small paintings to the gallery, I was in Costco looking to buy those colorful Cuisinart knives that are on sale when, you guessed it, … More Opening Reception this Friday 3/15, 6-9pm
You are all invited. Bjorn & Co. Gallery presents: Paintings and Monotypes by Barbara Mayfield Opening Friday, March 15, 2019 6pm to 9pm 8140 Germantown Avenue Chestnut Hill, Phila., PA 19118 Please join us for a reception featuring recent work by Barbara Mayfield. Meet the artist, enjoy cocktails and hors’ d’oeuvres, and peruse our unique … More Art Exhibition Coming up
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