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

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!

03/21/2026

It’s been an eventful month…

There was the unveiling of “Our Lady of Liberty,” which was quite a momentous occasion, with more press coverage than I had imagined. In addition, I participated in two new Home Shows in Montour and in Bethel Park’s Cool Springs Sports Complex, both of which I’m certain I’ll be returning to next year. I did, however, visit our friends at the Pittsburgh Home and Garden Show downtown.

I also led a workshop on business development for fellow artists (pic above). And keeping with tradition, we bought our Girl Scout Cookies. Then this weekend, Tom and I spent an entire day gardening in our backyard, cutting down lots of branches (filling eight large bags!). Of course, this was followed the next day by four inches of snow!

As if that weren’t enough, I’m painting a commission as well as getting ready for cataract surgery on March 31st and April 14th.

I’m sure it will feel weird to be mostly idle while my eyes heal. I hope I’ll be able to get back to painting ASAP because I need to get started on a new piece featuring concertgoers heading into Heinz Hall. I’ve been working on this over the last year, taking photos, and studying the corner of Sixth and Penn in all kinds of weather.

So, let me ask you, which season would you like to see in this painting – Winter with snow glistening? or Summer with flowing dresses and suits in a gentle breeze? I would love to hear your thoughts because I can’t decide!

While you’re thinking about that, I have one more announcement! I have been asked when the painting, “Our Lady of Liberty,” will be available on my website. I can finally say it – this is the week!

There are 250 prints in the limited signed and numbered edition. The 250 is for the Birthday of the Declaration of Independence, and they sell for $175.00. The Artist Proofs, which are also signed, are an edition of 25 and sell for $225.00. For both editions, the size is 18” x 24.”

There are also ornaments, which are a bit larger and a different shape than my regular ones, and they sell for $29.00. The are handmade in aluminum and measure 2.75” x 4.”

With each sale of any of these, I’m donating the proceeds from the sales of any of the Liberty items to the Bethel Park Community Foundation. It was an honor to have been chosen to create this painting, and I hope you enjoy it.

To me, “Our Lady of Liberty” represents the hope and the dreams of everyone who has come to America searching for liberty and justice. It’s a painting about hope for today and the promise of tomorrow.

You’ll find several notable Pittsburghers represented in this painting, including Andrew Carnegie who gave the gift of libraries and music halls; playwright August Wilson, who chronicled the African-American experience in his remarkable plays; and Mister Rogers, who taught generations of children to believe in themselves and take care of one another.

So why not commemorate the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and the birth of the United States of America with this celebratory print? Just click here to order: https://lindabarnicott.com/product/our-lady-of-liberty/

Ornaments can be found here: https://lindabarnicott.com/product/our-lady-of-liberty-large-ornament/

Again, proceeds from sales of prints and ornaments go to the Bethel Park Community Foundation.

As I get ready to dive back into painting, I want to wish you a great weekend and thank you for all your support throughout the year.

03/14/2026

Hi, it’s Linda!

You know… the artist who started at the Pittsburgh Home and Garden Show 29 years ago? When we made the decision not to participate this year, I had no idea how much I would miss it.

I literally started the Artists’ Aisle years and years ago. In my first year at the old Convention Center, I was the only artist on the second floor. My booth was between bathtubs and windows. People told me that my booth was like having dessert after all those garage doors and garden sheds! For 8 years, I remained the only artist exhibitor until we moved to the new Convention Center, when show owner John DeSantis decided to create an Interior Design section. My booth was located right at its beginning facing the lobby.

Tom and I were driving last week during the time when I would have been setting up at the Convention Center, and we were talking about how we would missing our old friends at the show. After reminiscing for a while, we came up with a fun way to remember the show by having an “online show” of my own. A Stay-Home Show!

I’ve always had an online show! So, in keeping with my 28-year history with the Home and Garden Show, you can visit my website (lindabarnicott.com) and receive 10% off and Free Shipping on orders over $26.00. Ironically, the code will be SPRING26. This offer is valid for the remainder of the Pittsburgh Home and Garden Show which ends tomorrow, Sunday, March 15th.

The only exclusions will be candles, as always, and the Specialty Gift categories.

In the meantime, life without the show isn’t so bad. I’m painting!

02/28/2026

It’s funny how even when our children are grown and independent, we’re still sometimes called upon to be moms again.

My daughter Brittany had surgery this week. I hadn’t been that nervous for a very long time. I’m aware that emotional eating has always been my coping mechanism, so I made it a point to make a smart choice at the hospital cafeteria by ordering a veggie omelet. That worked out so well, that then I thought, “I think I need more fuel in this stressful situation, so maybe I’ll do what the hobbits do and have a second breakfast.” This consisted of yogurt, fruit, and granola - not bad, right?

Then one hour turned into two, and I couldn’t help myself. When given the choice of splitting a donut with Tom or getting one of my own… of course, I chose the latter. By then, the cashier knew me and was comforting me. On our way back to the family waiting room, we stopped by the gift shop for chocolate. As I was deciding between possible alternatives, the cashier said they also had Sarris chocolate! There was no contest – I immediately grabbed a crispy milk chocolate bar.

Let me tell you, I have been doing so well with healthy eating, but that day ruined me! The good news is Brittany’s surgery was successful. I’ve spent the last few days being a mom again to my 39-year-old daughter and taking care of her. No matter how grown-up the kids get, to me, being a mom is truly the best part of life.

So, just as we finished up last week at the AHN Montour Sports Complex Home Show, we headed straight to the hospital for my daughter’s surgery and post-op recovery. But the Barnicotts never miss a beat, and we're now at this weekend's Home Show at the AHN Cool Springs Sports Complex in Bethel Park.

Somehow, we managed to get the special ornaments made for “Our Lady of Liberty.” With each ornament sold, a donation will be made to the Bethel Park Community Foundation. I will have 50 ornaments at the show with me, and I will be happy to sign them and personalize each one for you (as well as any of the other gift items at my booth). Remember those birthdays, anniversaries, and graduations coming up and give a gift that will be treasured for a lifetime!

I hope to see you at the show!

02/20/2026

It was 29 years ago that I called John DeSantis of the Pittsburgh Home and Garden Show to inquire about becoming a vendor for the upcoming year. To my surprise, he had actually heard of me, and from that moment on treated me as if I were one very special person!

The year before, Tom and I were taking in the show on the old Convention Center second floor, where we came across a friend whose gallery had carried my art. He told us that I should set up at the show and ask to be on the second floor and not the third floor where the other artists were located. He said it was hot up there, and people who made it up to the third floor were often hot and tired (if they made it up there at all).

So, as per his suggestion, the following year, I set up my booth on the second floor between Bathtubs and Windows. I had the best neighbors, too!

People seemed to enjoy having something different to look at besides garage doors and patio furniture, and it became my spring home for 28 years. I have loved being a part of it and have always considered it my favorite show!

But as they say, some chapters in life must end for new chapters to begin. This year, Tom and I will be vendors at two home shows: the Montour Home Show this weekend, and the South Hills Home Show next weekend. Although these shows are only three days each, together they add up to six of the ten days we would otherwise be set up downtown.

What also sealed the deal for us is that parking and admission are FREE for all of my friends/collectors. It’s not as big a show, and we hope our folks will be able to see everything and swing back without getting exhausted!

This will be our first time exhibiting at these shows, and we’re looking forward to hearing your impressions. So, if you happen to be in the area, we would love to have you stop by!

I’ll be showcasing my new painting for the 250th Anniversary of the United States of America, “Our Lady of Liberty,” with five prints available for the show. I’ll also have a few smaller mini-prints and the first sample of the new ornament of the piece (which is almost perfect). I’ll have the finished ornaments next weekend at the South Hills Home Show, but you can order them this weekend. Proceeds will go to the Bethel Park Community Foundations.

I hope my fully stocked booth will reveal the perfect gift of art for a special occasion in your life!

And as Pittsburgh looks forward this year to hosting the NFL draft, why not show your team spirit and celebrate by wearing one of my new “Game Time at Heinz Field” T-shirts? I have sizes in stock from SM to 2XL.

Before I go, I did want to mention one other thing… Many of you who know me are aware that I have roots as a portrait artist, and every January I like to pick something to paint as a warm-up for my painting season. Last year, it was a beach scene from Portugal. As I was looking at my photos of Puerto Rico from this year’s trip, I picked out a few options. But then I explored even farther back in my pics and came across a favorite photo of my eldest granddaughter, Aria Grace.

Her expression was perfect, and I knew immediately what I was going to paint. I had a little piece of extra museum board, just an 8x10” piece. Then I sat down, and over the next week, I played. Her face is no bigger than 3 inches from the top of her head to her chin. I truly loved painting her. I hope you enjoy my soft pastel work. Here are the original resource photo and the finished painting.

01/30/2026

America's 250! An exciting ART event to unveil four patriotic, original paintings created by local artists Johno Prascak Maria DeSimone Prascak JP Diroll & Linda Barnicott . The original art, limited edition, signed prints & ornaments. 100% of the proceeds to benefit Bethel Park's Fantastic Four Charities. Bethel Park Community Foundation Bethel Park Historical Society Bethel Park Education Foundation Bethel Park Public Library
Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026 @11:00 am.

12/31/2025

Happy Holidays!

Because we work right up to Christmas Eve, Tom and I celebrate the 12 days of Christmas each year by doing something special together each day. In years past, we've gone to places like the Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens in Akron, Ohio, Dickens Victorian Village in Cambridge, Ohio, and Steubenville Nutcracker Village, also in Ohio.

This year so far we haven’t strayed too far from home, but we have already had a movie night out with "Song Sung Blue." We’ve also watched some of our favorite holiday movies at home like George C. Scott in “A Christmas Carol” and my personal favorite, “It’s a Wonderful Life”. (The ending gets me every time!).

Our first night out was Dazzling Lights at the Pittsburgh Botanic Garden, and it was stunning!

This year, however, is different from other years. We're not quite finished with the Holiday Market yet!

On New Year's Eve, Tom and I will be taking a small break from our yearly tradition to go back downtown to celebrate First Night, but as vendors, not visitors! The Chalet will reopen from 7-11pm on New Year's Eve. The Downtown Pittsburgh Partnership gave each of us the option to come back for one more night, as we're located in the heart of Pittsburgh’s Cultural District.

Since the last 2 New Years Eves have been more like "set my alarm to right before midnight, wake up, kiss, and go back to sleep" (I know, I'm showing my age!), Tom and I thought this would be fun change of pace.

On this last day of the year, we'll be ringing in the New Year with holiday specials at my Chalet! So if you're in town to celebrate the New Year, stop by and enjoy a little holiday shopping with Tom and me!

I hope you'll bundle up (since this winter has been rough so far!) and join in the festivities of First Night!

Happy New Year!

12/19/2025

Only 7 days until Christmas! Hard to believe, isn't it? It feels like just yesterday that we were setting up the Chalet!

Tom and I have gotten into a good routine. He drops me off at the Benedum lot and helps get all my windows open and set up our counter. Then he drives to 15th St., which is about a 20-minute walk from where we are, and walks back. Some days he endures the cold, and sometimes like yesterday, he enjoys the sun and warmth.

We have a wonderful little international community here in the Benedum lot. There is Ruthie, whose wares are from Kenya… Claus and Mick from Bali… Allison with the most beautiful Slavic gifts… David, our jeweler… and Kelly from Cute as a Dumpling and her adorable felt characters. Ireland is right next door! Larry and Jay are selling candles and Polish merchandise right next door to Kathe Wohlfahrt's German treasures.

Myself? Well, I’m all about memories. Pittsburgh scenes and Santa paintings are my specialty.

If you can’t make it to the market, visit my website at www.lindabarnicott.com, though it may be too late to receive your purchase before the holiday.

If you do make it to the market (and I hope you will!), I have many items there that are not on my website. One in particular is very popular – my puzzles! When people complain (kidding, of course!) about the 1000 pieces, I'll often wink and say, “Well, I painted it. You can certainly piece it together!” I do have two completed, framed puzzles at the market so that folks can see the size and color. They are $35.00 each and are only sold at the market.

So, stop by over the next seven days and find that perfect, unique gift that will bring back fantastic warm memories!

Happy Holidays!

Linda Barnicott Painter of Memories

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