Welcome to a World of
Nostalgic Americana
Filled with Warmth, Memory and
Quiet Beauty
MEET THE ARTIST
Inspired by the poetry of everyday moments
barbara nuss...
...is an award-winning fine art painter celebrated for her ability to merge the world around her with her ability to make it her own. She captures fleeting moments—reflections, shadows, and distant perspectives—that challenge the viewer to look beyond the surface.
“My art is about perspective—shifting it, questioning it, and sometimes even surrendering it. Through light, geometry, and silence, I try to distill emotion into form.”
Barbara's creative process is rooted in observation and stillness. From landscapes, to urbanscapes, and still life, each collection reflects a quiet complexity that invites introspection. Her work has been showcased in private collections and prestigious galleries across America.
TO CREATE IS TO LISTEN—TO THE WORLD, TO STILLNESS, AND TO THE SPACES BETWEEN. I INVITE YOU TO LISTEN WITH ME.
Award-Winning Paintings
Works honored for excellence in fine art
LOCK 4 ON THE C&O CANAL
TOP 100
National Arts for the Parks
AROUND THE CORNER
Juror's Award
Wayne Plein Air
QUIET HARMONY
Best Landscape Award
International Guild of Realism
PLEASANT GROVE
Best in Show
Maryland Barnstormers
MORNING ON CHURCH CIRCLE
Award of Excellence
Paint Annapolis Plein Air
BEAR HILL RD.
Honorable Mention
Mountain Maryland Plein Air
PEIRCE MILL
TOP 200
National Arts for the Parks
BURNSIDE BRIDGE
Best in Show
National League of American
Pen Women (NLAPW)
VILLAGE CHARM
Castillo Award
Women Artists of the West
MILLER'S POND
Best Landscape Award
Women Artists of the West
SHAWNEE VALLEY
Best Landscape Award
National Oil & Acrylic Painters Society.
FLORENCE FIELDS
Best in Show
Washington Society of Landscape Painters
Current Exhibitions
International Guild of Realism
Fall Salon Online Exhibition:
October 15 - December 20, 2025
September Twilight
Small Gems Show
McBride Gallery, 215 Main Street, Annapolis, MD
December 4 - December 31, 2025
Wednesday Morning, 8 x 10
"Your work is beautiful and we treasure Autumn Symphony and Timeless.
They are both spectacular. We're proud to have both of them in our collection."
Bob L.
Art that Speaks.
Collections that Inspire.
Step into a world where every piece tells a story.
THE COLLECTIONS
Every piece tells a story—inviting you to see, feel, and explore beyond the canvas.
The Lay of the Land
The Lay of the Land
Towns and Neighborhoods
Towns and Neighborhoods
Everyday Things
Fruit and Flowers
Fur and Feathers
Commissions
"The client who purchased it lives in Alexandria and visits the gallery when she needs an art fix. She dabbles in painting a little and she's highly selective about her purchases, especially since she's out of wall space. She thought "Marigold Breakfast" would work on an easel - perfect."
Nanette L.
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THE PROCESS
Bringing an idea to life through art begins long before the first stroke is made.
Inspiration can strike in the smallest of moments—a shadow dancing across a wall, the texture of weathered stone, or the quiet stillness of dawn. For Barbara Nuss, the process is one of observation and patience, waiting for the right alignment of light, emotion, and space.
Every composition is a deliberate act, balancing form and feeling. Whether behind the easel or painting plein air, Barbara designs pieces that invite reflection and connection. These works become more than visual—they become experiences that resonate deeply, offering viewers a chance to pause, feel, and rediscover the beauty hidden in the everyday.
Step Into New Dimensions of Art and Perspective
a world where every piece tells a story.
Where Vision Meets Canvas.
