Doodling into Art

with the "One Stroke Technique"

By: Nancy Marie Barnes

Narrated by: Virtual Voice

As a child, Nancy Marie Barnes whiled away the hours doodling—a seemingly innocuous pastime, but it would prove that practicing creative skills in any form or fashion can yield life-changing results.

And so it was for Nancy, who, through making something every day, came to realize that she wanted to make that something even bigger than the pages of her private notebooks. She went on to discover different methods to paint and draw, which helped her to define her style as similar to the ancient Japanese Hitofude-Ryuu-Like approach, otherwise known as the “one stroke technique.”

In this collection of artwork that spans from the 1980s to present day, Nancy showcases some of her favorite pieces, as well as some never seen before. She encourages readers to examine each work from various angles, to think about what you see and how different perspectives change your interpretation.

Whether you are an established or aspiring artist or simply a spectator, finding what art means to you is a personal experience. Even when you’re looking at the same work, there’s something new to be found in each brushstroke—and Nancy hopes you find what you need in hers.