Color and Light - Round Contemporary Painting by Barbara Schauß

The artist was inspired to create this circular painting by the magnificent works of William Turner. Where does the land begin, and where is the sea?

In this piece, she combines acrylic paint with earth, sand, and pigments to create a semi-abstract composition that captures the power of nature and its colors, resulting in a beautiful, tactile quality.
The work was created on a high-quality *tondo*—a circular canvas stretched seamlessly over a metal ring—featuring smooth edges. The sides are painted with a color gradient that matches the front, and the signature appears on the side.

Born in 1961 in Marktheidenfeld, Lower Franconia (Bavaria, Germany)
Living in Monsheim, Rhineland-Palatinate, since 1990

"My artistic roots lie in Impressionism. I have been particularly influenced by the French Impressionists. Nature is my greatest source of inspiration. Today, my work can be viewed as a journey "from Impressionism to Abstraction." Representational and abstract painting now play an equally important role in my artistic practice.

I work primarily with oil, acrylic, and mixed media in a variety of formats. My creative process is characterized by both spontaneous painting and elaborate, multi-layered compositions that evolve through numerous layers.

I began exhibiting my work 20 years ago. Today, my paintings can be found in collections around the world."