ADDITIONAL ARTWORK
Original painting by C. J. Barnard
Oil on Canvas 36” x 24”
The idea for Magic Balloons came to me while picnicking on my sister’s birthday. As she stood holding her colorful bouquet of birthday balloons, I noticed the statue of a young boy. For a moment, it seemed as though he had come to life, reaching toward the balloons in wonder at their brilliant colors and beauty. I knew immediately that I had to paint what I imagined—a little bit of magic inspired by an ordinary moment.
Original painting by C. J. Barnard
Oil on canvas
8” X 10”
(Price and size - Unframed)
I was inspired to paint Moonlight Myrtle after seeing a beautiful full moon shining through the night sky, its light illuminating the autumn branches of a crepe myrtle. The leaves seemed to glow against the deep blue sky, transforming an ordinary view into something almost magical. I wanted to capture that fleeting moment when moonlight can make the familiar suddenly seem extraordinary.
Original painting by C. J. Barnard
Oil on canvas board - 11" × 14"
What began as a video of an extraordinary tree-climbing job became something quite unexpected.
I was filming the tree man high above the ground as he worked, chainsaw hanging at his side. I saw nothing unusual at the time. But when I later watched the video, I noticed an object streak across the sky from right to left at a speed unlike anything I had ever seen.
I replayed the footage and captured still images of the object. Curious about what I had recorded, I submitted the video and information to MUFON (Mutual UFO Network) for analysis. After reviewing the material, they were unable to determine what the object was.
So, I painted it exactly where I found it—in the blue sky above the tree man.
What was it? I still don't know.
— C. J. Barnard
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