Barb Maniak (yes, I pronounce it maniac)
@barbmaniak246.bsky.social
Mother of 4 young adults. Happily married. 💙 science. Woke. DMs for purchase inquiry only. Watching the world burn. #bluecrew #artist
And I paint pretty landscapes in watercolor that I sell.
And I paint pretty landscapes in watercolor that I sell.
My daughter had surgery just behind her ear today. This is how they sent her home - a bunch of gauze and a head wrap. No kotex was taped to her head.
October 1, 2025 at 1:02 AM
My daughter had surgery just behind her ear today. This is how they sent her home - a bunch of gauze and a head wrap. No kotex was taped to her head.
I have been playing around with alcohol inks. Fall theme for a festival this weekend.
September 9, 2025 at 4:51 PM
I have been playing around with alcohol inks. Fall theme for a festival this weekend.
It has been awhile since I posted any artwork. Here is my latest watercolor.
August 23, 2025 at 3:35 AM
It has been awhile since I posted any artwork. Here is my latest watercolor.
I worked on this today. Needed something peaceful after the news cycle this morning.
July 7, 2025 at 11:03 PM
I worked on this today. Needed something peaceful after the news cycle this morning.
I am in a local art fair this weekend - wish me luck!
June 27, 2025 at 1:21 PM
I am in a local art fair this weekend - wish me luck!
Toledo OH - one of 2 protests today (not my photo, but I was there).
June 15, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Toledo OH - one of 2 protests today (not my photo, but I was there).
My new favorite pic of rump
June 9, 2025 at 1:08 PM
My new favorite pic of rump
I was really sad to discover the liquid mask I used discolored the areas I used it. Yesterday I bleached it.
May 24, 2025 at 9:35 PM
I was really sad to discover the liquid mask I used discolored the areas I used it. Yesterday I bleached it.
WIP. Trying to decide what to do with background. Still need to add branches and leaves in front of limbs.
May 14, 2025 at 1:54 AM
WIP. Trying to decide what to do with background. Still need to add branches and leaves in front of limbs.
This got me started with the penguins!
May 6, 2025 at 9:28 PM
This got me started with the penguins!
King Penguin,
McDonald Island
McDonald Island
May 6, 2025 at 7:48 PM
King Penguin,
McDonald Island
McDonald Island
My latest watercolor of the beach at Outer Banks, NC
May 3, 2025 at 1:23 AM
My latest watercolor of the beach at Outer Banks, NC
I think ALL photos of POTUS from now on should be this one. Let's make it the official rump pic!
May 2, 2025 at 4:04 AM
I think ALL photos of POTUS from now on should be this one. Let's make it the official rump pic!
Here is a nice painting.
Happy Friday!
Happy Friday!
March 21, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Here is a nice painting.
Happy Friday!
Happy Friday!
Just felt the need to post an artwork
March 18, 2025 at 8:57 AM
Just felt the need to post an artwork
My entry for a local art show featuring birds.
March 16, 2025 at 4:27 PM
My entry for a local art show featuring birds.
Here is a nice painting
March 11, 2025 at 2:40 AM
Here is a nice painting
Maybe the best photo I've ever taken.
Highland Lighthouse, Truro, MA
in the fog
Highland Lighthouse, Truro, MA
in the fog
March 7, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Maybe the best photo I've ever taken.
Highland Lighthouse, Truro, MA
in the fog
Highland Lighthouse, Truro, MA
in the fog
Here is a nice painting
March 5, 2025 at 2:47 AM
Here is a nice painting
A nice painting
March 4, 2025 at 12:23 AM
A nice painting
A nice painting
March 2, 2025 at 1:59 PM
A nice painting
Done with winter. Done with MAGA. Done with tRump. Done with fElon.
Ready for spring!
Ready for spring!
February 14, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Done with winter. Done with MAGA. Done with tRump. Done with fElon.
Ready for spring!
Ready for spring!
