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An abstract watercolor painting in shades of blue with dynamic lines and energetic brushstrokes.

Barbara Dobbs

Portrait of Barbara Dobbs

Open Studios Boulder County

Juried Member2026

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Based in: Boulder County
Works in: Watercolor
Styles: Abstract · Impressionism
Subjects: Floral · Landscape · Architecture · Nature · Figure

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Barbara Dobbs

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An abstract watercolor painting in shades of blue and brown with gestural marks.

An abstract watercolor painting in shades of blue with dynamic lines and energetic brushstrokes.

An abstract watercolor painting in shades of blue, green, and yellow with energetic brushstrokes.

An abstract watercolor painting depicts a dense urban landscape with muted tones of Madison, Congress Blue, and Del Rio.

A watercolor painting of vibrant pink ginger and orange heliconia flowers amidst lush green foliage.

An abstract watercolor painting depicts a stylized cityscape with soft, blended colors and simplified architectural forms.

An abstract watercolor painting in shades of blue, gray, and orange with bold brushstrokes.

An abstract watercolor painting in shades of blue and gray with energetic brushstrokes and ink details.

An abstract watercolor painting in shades of blue, orange, and gray with textured brushstrokes.

An abstract watercolor painting in shades of blue and orange with gestural marks and splatters.

An abstract watercolor painting in shades of blue, gold, and orange with dynamic lines and shapes.

An abstract watercolor painting features bold purple and yellow washes with energetic linework and geometric shapes.

An abstract watercolor painting features bold lines and washes of blue, yellow, and purple.

An abstract watercolor painting in shades of blue and orange with gestural lines and washes.

An abstract watercolor painting in shades of green, purple, and yellow evokes a natural scene with loose, expressive brushstrokes.

An abstract watercolor painting in shades of purple, pink, and yellow with bold lines and expressive brushstrokes.

An abstract watercolor painting in shades of blue and orange with dynamic lines and washes.

A vibrant watercolor painting depicts tropical ginger and bird of paradise flowers in shades of pink and orange.

An impressionistic watercolor painting depicts a winter landscape with a river flowing past snow-covered rocks and trees.

An abstract watercolor painting features bold strokes of Mulberry, Lola, and Medium Red Violet with energetic lines.

An abstract watercolor painting depicts a sunlit forest with vertical tree trunks in shades of Flax Smoke and Go Ben.

An impressionistic watercolor painting depicts a forest scene with tall trees in shades of blue, purple, and green.

An abstract watercolor painting depicts a figure in shades of blue with orange accents.

Impressionistic watercolor painting of purple tulips in a garden with vibrant green foliage and a soft blue sky.

Impressionistic watercolor painting of wilting sunflowers in shades of yellow, Husk, and Barley Corn against a Pewter and Regent Gray background.

Impressionistic watercolor painting of purple tulips with green leaves, rendered in shades of Steel Blue and Chatelle.

An impressionistic watercolor painting captures a view looking up through a vibrant green tree canopy towards a bright sky.

An abstract watercolor painting features vibrant swirls of purple, yellow, and red against a teal background.

An abstract watercolor painting in shades of blue and purple with hints of yellow.

An abstract watercolor painting in shades of blue and orange with gestural lines and shapes.

Impressionistic watercolor painting of yellow tulips with green foliage, rendered in a loose, expressive style.

Impressionistic watercolor painting of white flowers and green leaves with a soft blue background.

Impressionistic watercolor painting of orange tulips against a blue and purple background.

An abstract watercolor painting in shades of indigo and lavender gray with touches of gold leaf.

An impressionistic watercolor painting depicts a town at night with a glowing star and festive lights.

An impressionistic watercolor painting depicts vibrant pink ginger flowers and orange bird of paradise blooms amidst lush green foliage.

Impressionistic watercolor painting of orange tulips against a blue and purple background.

An abstract watercolor painting depicts a stylized cityscape with buildings in shades of blue, gray, and orange.

An impressionistic watercolor painting captures the view looking up through a vibrant green tree canopy towards a bright sky.

An abstract watercolor painting in shades of indigo and lavender gray with touches of gold leaf.

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Artwork © Barbara Dobbs.

About the artist.

Part self-taught and part studying with some of the top watercolor artists, she has exhibited at Tubac, Arizona and in Colorado at Steamboat Springs, pARTiculars in Lafayette and R Gallery in downtown Boulder.

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