Linda Barnicott Painter of Memories, 3211 Brownsville Road, Brentwood, PA (2026)

06/20/2026

This is our first rainy day on vacation in Old Quebec City. It makes for beautiful reflections, creating a romantic atmosphere.

We have been having a very relaxing time and learning so much history of the area. The food has been amazing. A guide that we happened to meet at a church yesterday said that here in Quebec, “Farm to Table” means 20 minutes! Don’t get me started on the maple-syrup pies and chocolate! Magnifique!

As you can see my calendar has been making the rounds a bit as well. That’s right! I’m thrilled to introduce once again my own 2027 Pittsburgh Art Calendar. There are 13 of my handpicked paintings and one bonus center-spread poster.

Pre-order your 12” x 12” calendar, printed on silk paper, from now until July 4th by following this link to order: https://lindabarnicott.com/product/2027-pittsburgh-calendar/

Deliveries begin after July 10th.

Feeling lucky today? In celebration of 250th birthday of the United States of America, we’re having a contest! For each calendar you purchase (they make great gifts for family, friends, and colleagues!), your name will be entered to win a $250.00 certificate to use toward any of my prints or gift items. The more you buy, the more chances to win!

Plus, I will personally sign each calendar in gold before mailing them out. Over 70 have been sold already!

Join in on the excitement and the celebration and order yours today!

PS – As soon as we return home, I’ll be hard at work, preparing everything for my summer-season vendor shows. First up is Picklesburgh, (Thursday, July 16 to Sunday, July 19) – details still to come. Then, for the third year, the Bethel Park Art and Music Festival on Saturday, July 25! I’m sure it will be the best year yet with Andy Amrhein in charge. Details are in the flyer above.

06/12/2026

Bonjour! C’est Linda!

Yes, Tom and I finally made it to Canada yesterday. We’re in the beautiful Province of Quebec and trying to brush up on our Canadian French… which isn’t going too well. Fortunately, we’ve met only kind and patient people so far!

My 50-year High School Class Reunion was a hit! Seeing old friends and making new relationships made the day delightful! So many memories that I hadn’t thought about in ages led to lots of laughter and wonder. I loved it when some of the guys and gals recalled the days when they skipped school in our senior year and the hijinks that ensued! Let’s just say the 70’s was an interesting time to be young! Yet somehow, everyone turned out just fine.

Before we headed north to New Hampshire to see the rest of my sister’s family, we were able to meet up with my nephew Jon and my high school bestie and her husband.

After the last couple of months with all that was happening with our granddaughter and knowing that she’s on the road to recovery now, we felt comfortable taking some R&R and spending this time relaxing.

With the release of my new calendar last Friday (70 pre-orders already!) we thought we’d take a little bit of Pittsburgh along with us just for fun!

So don’t be surprised if you should see my calendar pop up every now and again along the route of our travels. Flat Stanley now has a new look!

Though the calendar was for sale at my reunion (and one was won in a raffle!), it didn’t show up in any photo that I have access to. However, it did show up on the Kancamagus Highway, heading up through the White Mountains. My niece, Donna, posed for me at a cute old-fashioned store in the Clark’s Bears Trading Post. (As a teenager, Donna was painted twice by me in “Skating Together at PPG.”)

The calendar also made an appearance for this newsletter in the lovely garden at our B&B in Magog, Canada.

When you purchase my calendar, you’re purchasing more than just a Pittsburgh Calendar... you’re collecting memories.

My 2027 Pittsburgh calendar features 13 of my handpicked paintings and one extra bonus center-spread poster! Plus, I will personally sign each calendar in gold before mailing them out!

Pre-order your 12” x 12” calendar, printed on silk paper, from now until July 4th by following this link to order: https://lindabarnicott.com/product/2027-pittsburgh-calendar/

Calendars will ship beginning July 10th.

In celebration of 250th birthday of the United States of America, we’re running a special contest! For each calendar you purchase (they make great gifts for family, friends, and colleagues!), your name will be entered to win a $250.00 certificate to use toward any of my prints and gift items. The more you buy, the more chances to win!

Join in on the excitement and the celebration – order yours today!

More to come from Canada!

06/06/2026

The big day has finally arrived!

For years, I’ve been thinking about creating a calendar showcasing my art. I tried to develop one last year, but I couldn’t find a manufacturer with an acceptable design that I liked. Tom and I have been traveling in Europe and collecting calendars on each trip we take. We collected some beautiful ones, including a calendar of Monet’s Garden in France. After enjoying these calendars year after year, I wondered if I could develop one with the help of my artistically creative daughter, Brittany. Could we do it on our own?

(The answer was Yes!)

So now I’m thrilled to introduce my own 2027 Pittsburgh Art Calendar. It features 13 of my handpicked paintings plus a bonus center-spread poster.

Today, I’m launching my new calendar and offering you an additional incentive to buy - to celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States of America, we’re running a special giveaway. For each calendar you purchase (they make great gifts for family, friends, and colleagues!), your name will be entered to win a $250.00 certificate to use toward any of my prints or gift items. The more calendars you buy, the more chances to win!

You can pre-order your 12” x 12” calendar, printed on silk paper and signed personally in gold, from now until July 4th by following this link: https://lindabarnicott.com/product/2027-pittsburgh-calendar/

Calendars will ship beginning July 10th.

Join in on the excitement and the celebration and order yours today!

05/21/2026

Hi, it’s Linda!

Abigail lives with us Monday through Friday during the day and one night overnight. It’s been good to see her becoming increasingly comfortable with the NG tube. Though she’s still not eating orally, we are getting her to taste foods throughout the day.

The good news is that I feel ready to get back to work in my studio, as well as around the house in general. This week, I’ve somehow managed both!

May I introduce you to our new garden? Gardening, to me, is like painting the yard with color and texture. Flowers, what can I say… they bring Tom and me tremendous joy. As a matter of fact, one of my friends quoted “The Earth laughs in flowers" (Ralph Waldo Emerson). That quote really brought a smile to my face!

This spring, we planted earlier than we usually do. We both felt that we needed a garden reset. Now everything is new and fresh, and it’s on its way to becoming the cottage garden full of perennials that I’ve always dreamed of. I feel as if it reflects the new hope we have for our little family.

I also sat down in my studio and finally finished the sketch of my new Heinz Hall painting. As you know, it’s a long process. I usually start with a detailed sketch. Some of you may remember that this is followed by a very quick watercolor wash. It acts as a roadmap for me. Once I add the pastels, all the lines from the sketch go away, and the watercolor helps me see the detail.

Recently, I asked you to vote whether the painting should be set in the Summer or Winter season. In the end, (trumpet fanfare, please!) Summer was the winner!

So, think fresh air, summer colors, nostalgic lights, with patrons gathering together for a night of music. Use your imagination, close your eyes, and you can hear the music in the air. The anticipation of listening to violins, cellos, flutes, horns, and clarinets filling the hall is delightful!

As you can see, I’ve started with my soft pastels, and soon the painting will come to life. I’ll keep you posted throughout the process.

I hope you all have a wonderful week!

PS – My surprise project will be printed this coming week!!! I can’t wait to share it with you! It will be released in July; however, you will be able to pre-order up until then. Stay tuned!

04/18/2026

Well, this has been an interesting week! I finished my private commission, and the couple picked it up today. They were very happy. I had sent them photos along the way so they could watch the progress. They really enjoyed seeing it develop!

My eye surgery was this week, as well as my birthday. And this year I received the best birthday gift ever – meet Mia! She is 12 weeks old, and she is so sweet! It didn’t take her long to become family. Get this – no hissing, no clawing, only loving! I held her for 50 minutes in the car on the way home and wasn’t scratched once!

So, I can’t paint for another week, but it’s pretty awesome to see again! It’s going to take me a while to process all this happiness!

Then, because I wasn’t supposed to do anything after my surgery, we hopped into a car and drove to Petland at the Norwin Towne Center. I figured I was at least allowed to ride in a car!

They had just gotten in a bunch of kittens from a shelter, and we were one of the first to see them. Mia was pretty, lovable, and very sweet! She’s already fitting in beautifully and making her place in our home.

So, since I can’t paint, I might as well share a little lovin’ with our new furry friend!

Another bit of good news this week – our granddaughter Abigail began her therapy for her eating disorder, ARFID. She is starting to return to our happy Abigail again! Though it’s been difficult, she has a huge village around her for support.

Have a great weekend!

P.S. – Remember your graduate with a painting! https://lindabarnicott.com/product-category/pennsylvania-universities/

03/29/2026

There was no time for painting for me this week.

On Monday, our beautiful little 7-year-old granddaughter was complaining again that her tummy was hurting and refusing to eat even a morsel of food. As a family, we have tried our hardest to understand what has been happening with her. Her twin is almost double her weight.

At that time, she was admitted to UPMC Children’s Hospital for what we thought would be a three-day stay. But it was not to be.

Our family is working together to make sure someone is with her day and night, so she’s never alone. She has been confined to her room, so she doesn’t expend any extra calories, and it was a very hard day yesterday when she rejected any menu food.

OCD is common in our family. (Maybe that’s why I’m such a perfectionist in my painting?) But for my granddaughter, the anxiety it’s causing her has resulted in a self-imposed restrictive diet, a condition referred to as ARFID.

As we begin to learn to help her navigate this, we’ve been lifted up by the support of countless others. Yesterday, my granddaughter painted a snow leopard using art supplies from Ms. April at SPLAT Art Studio in Bethel Park. The art supplies were delivered by a friend from our old church at First Bethel UMC, Robin and her daughter Alexandra. They even added an adorable soft stuffed puppy that Abigail named Rufus.

Pastor Tracy from my daughter’s church has visited twice, made cookies, and has prayed each day for our family.

In short, I want to say “thank you” to everyone who has reached out! Our hearts are full.

Anyway, I haven’t forgotten about the vote for the Heinz Hall painting yet to be. Thanks again to all of you who participated!

It was close….

But it looks like it’s going to be a summertime scene. The image above is just one of my resource photos. I look forward to painting the magic!

And since there will be no snow, I think I just might set the painting after a summer rain so I can add those beautiful lights reflecting from the pavement!

Have a great week. I really appreciate all of you!

Linda Barnicott Painter of Memories

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