My years of traveling have led me from painting in Africa to painting other fascinating landscapes, wildlife, cultures and people.

Abstract paintings by Lin Barrie-inspired by various watery worlds…

Some of my favorite places being  the watery worlds of South Carolina for White Pelicans,

White Pelicans

the Texas coastline for seagulls…..

seagulls

and Brown Pelicans….

Brown Pelican Grooming

I just LOVE brown pelicans-such characters and so clever at co-existing with humans…

Early morning pelicans-giclee print on gallery wrapped canvas

Here is my portrait of “Bob” -a pelican who hung out with us when I was living with dear friends Belinda and Bob in the Forida Keys…

Portrait of “Bob”, by Lin Barrie

Endlessly inspired by the Florida Seashores, I loved exploring with my darling photographer friend Belinda,  just poling about and hanging out with waterbirds galore, permit fish, sharks and all things watery….

permit fish-15 x17 inches, acrylic by Lin Barrie

Sucking up the vibrant colors and atmosphere of the Miami waterfront and the wonderful mix of culture, street art, galleries, cuban inspired food and music to be found……

“Cuban Yellow” by Lin Barrie

I created a fun mural for the Dive Museum in Islamorada… hammerhead shark…

Hammerhead by Lin Barrie

and giant Grouper fish…

Giant Grouper Fish by Lin Barrie

And collaborated with Belinda to produce a series of artworks combining her stunning photographs with my paintwork..called “Zimkey Art”, a fusion of Zimbabwean and Keys artist inspiration!

zimkey art- “Backyard Friend”

A gorgeous photograph of a squid by Belinda inspired my painted background….

zimkey Squid Reflect

Amazing Jellyfish that congregate in Florida waters…

This was “Elvis” -a confiding Iguana who hung out on the deck at gorgeous boutique residence, Casa Morada, where my daughter Kelli worked …..

zimkey -“Elvis”

Manatees frequented the bay at Casa Morada, and I loved sketching and painting these gentle, endangered creatures…

baby manatee suckling-oil on canvas, by Lin Barrie

Manatee dance-oil on gallery wrap canvas-16 x 20 inches, by Lin Barrie

Gardens and plants are always inspiring to me, especially those in Florida, such as theses colorful Sea Grape leaves…

Sea Grape Leaves by Lin Barrie

I’d love to go back to that watery world and that vibrant culture, and perhaps I will…now that Kelli and Anton are married and heading towards the Caribbean on their Cruise Ships adventures again…

that watery world…by Lin Barrie