Sierra Barnes
“An artist, writer, blogger, and brain tumor thriver, creating in a beautiful world full of chaos.”
Sierra Barnes believes that art can heal, and her work aims to be a source of hope and inspiration in others. Her relationship with art began at the age of five to help her express her emotions after being diagnosed with craniopharyngioma (a brain tumor) and undergoing surgery.
As an autodidact painter, Sierra counts Van Gogh as a significant influence, but she also draws inspiration from contemporary artists and enjoys discovering new creatives on social media. Her creative process is guided by intuition and is a reflection of her feelings. Sierra enjoys experimenting with visual elements, including colour, medium and techniques, whilst staying true to her artistic principles.
Her work is produced using acrylic and watercolour paints on a variety of substrates, including canvas, wood panels, and paper. Sierra adds a further dimension to her art by handwriting an original poem on the back of each painting.
Sierra’s art and personal story were featured in You’re So Lucky by Grace Wethor, a book documenting the experiences of brain tumor survivors. The Children’s Brain Tumor Foundation commissioned her to create two artworks that were later presented as awards.
She has exhibited at various galleries and art shows, including The Misfit Gallery, and hosted her first solo art show at Art Is Life Studio. Her artwork has been featured in Dallas Style & Design Magazine, Voyage Dallas, and Shoutout DFW.
