Barbara Friehs book classes
The course instructor was very friendly and individually helped to complete the picture. Highly recommended course
Get to know Barbara Friehs
I am an Austrian painter and graphic artist who likes to paint various topics. My style is cheerful and bright and often depicts everyday life. Paintings are a handmade snapshot of the contemporary moment that enable viewers to interpret their own personal experiences or feelings in a work of art. I like to paint in strong, bright colors that immediately catch your eye. I was introduced to the canvas for the first time at the age of twelve and understood for the first time that it takes some skill and practice to complete masterpieces. I decided to study advertising in San Francisco, California because I was still doubtful whether I should start painting directly. I always enjoyed painting and drawing lessons more than the marketing aspect of my studies. Since my father is from Mexico, I also travel there frequently and I was able to work with many different artists in a Mexican studio. Here in Graz, I also share a studio with musicians, potters and media artists as well as painters. It's interesting and fun to see what people come up with and how they turn their ideas into meaningful images.











