Barbara Eberhart is most known for her striking renderings of flowers, often using a four foot canvas to compose a single bloom. Painted in her renowned flawless blended style, these stunning paintings are rich, luminous, and meticulously detailed. What inspires her to paint so many florals go beyond their physical beauty. “To me, flowers are the ultimate symbol of universal joy and inner peace.” says Eberhart. “A flower doesn’t ask for permission to bloom, it just does and in doing so, it shares it’s beauty and grace with the world.” Eberhart’s floral paintings are a constant reminder of the perfect balance of nature, where plants and animals live together without ego, status, or hierarchy, and every element is connected and depends on one another.

Furthermore, her florals are usually portrayed from an intimately close view point with every detail rendered to perfection. Never timid or shy, the blooms stand confidently on the canvas. “A close friend of mine once told me “Be bold, Barbara!” while I was working on a commissioned piece for him.” says Eberhart. “I loved that and never forgot it.” Just as all the sages encourage us to “look within”, Eberhart’s paintings embody the strength that can be found by inner-reflection and contemplation.