Barend Paul Barnard

a tale after dusk

Crowded woods By pale moonlight Deep I dive Til I lose sight That’s when I heard The seven voices singing Dancing by fires And the drumming ringing In the midnight hours When we still remembered The world was ours And hope still springs; Septembered Do you still miss the sky Do you still dream toContinue reading “a tale after dusk”

love the one you’re with

The dark holds secrets and intimate moments. The dark is where we need no mask. Breathe in – Breathe out – Breathe in – What do you do in the dark? Breathe out – Freedom. Hearing beating hearts, whispers. Touch. Smells. Breathe in –

little moment/big man

this kiss

pheromonal

This piece will land in a new shop page soon!

kiss goodbye/hello

My instagram got deactivated. After more than 10 years of managing my art career on it. I’m kinda bummed, but I need to move on. I’ll be more organised on here starting next week, I promise – from now on it is best to reach me on my new instagram profile at @barendpaulbarnardart

I’ll be there shortly –

I’ll use an angel instead of a phoenix to mark my current reoccurrence. Don’t worry, you haven’t missed it yet.

man is not just a beast

I created a new range of small and mini in sketches (250x180mm & 210x150mm). Shipping internationally; contact me on instagram for more details –

happy dance

Boys dancing by fire –

neutrals and opera print collections

I’ve created these two print sets, one in a neutral colour palette and one in vivid colours. You’ll see its difficult for the camera to show the extra vibrant colours. Please let me know what you think. The Neutrals Collection is divided into two parts; the top row is the warm neutrals and the bottomContinue reading “neutrals and opera print collections”

waterboy –

Today is one of those days where I’m blown away by the support my art receives online. Thanks to those of you who is a part of it. I am endlessly grateful..x

the recliners

Graphite on paper 420x300mm

B side

What I like about my world is that – even though I enjoy writing – you guys are here for the visuals.

A Little Back Story

I tell this story often – it’s about art and seeing. When we look at anything coming toward us from a distance the first thing we notice is its colour. As the object becomes nearer we start to see shape or silhouette; as it comes even closer we start to see the lines that notContinue reading “A Little Back Story”

Sunhat Saint

A change is as good as a holiday. I’d like to change that (for like a minute) – A new visual language is as good as a holiday.