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

10/09/2026

Wanna guess where I am this weekend?

Well, first the leaves are displaying a beautiful array of colors- red, orange, and yellow. The mornings are cool, and the days are warm. There are sweet apples and orange pumpkins for sale everywhere! It must be October! And if it’s October, it must be time for Fort Ligonier Days!

Who wouldn’t be excited for this show? Fresh air, a parade, tons of food trucks, bands, more vendors than you could imagine, all in the setting of Ligonier, a beautiful, historic “Americana” town.

Fort Ligonier Days starts today, Friday, October 9th, and runs until Sunday, October 11th.

(It also happens to coincide with our anniversary weekend. This year marks 46 years of marriage to the most adorable man, and I think we’re good for another 46!)

I also have some great news to share – this year, I’ll be bringing my brand-new puzzles to my tent in the Municipal Lot. These gorgeous new puzzles came in just in the nick of time!

The four new designs include:

“Skating Together at PPG”

“Pittsburgh’s Shimmering Season” at the Point

“Pittsburgh Tunnel Vision” coming out of the Fort Pitt Tunnel

“Silent Night in Ligonier,” a very special edition to celebrate this lovely weekend.

Plus the return of a fan favorite, “Holiday Greetings from My Hometown,” featuring the Incline.

These puzzles are limited editions, so shop early!!!! Each puzzle is 1000 pieces and measures 20” x 28.” You can purchase them for $35.00. Not only have I kept the prices the same as the last couple of years, but the new puzzles will have a 12” x 18” resource print included inside!

Don’t look for them on my website – they sell too fast to put them on the web. Instead, come see me at the show, or give me a call at 1-888-748-8278 to order. I only have 64 Ligonier puzzles, so hurry before they’re sold out!

In addition to the new puzzles this year, I’ll also have two new coasters, and of course, my new 2027 calendar. I hope to see you there at Fort Ligonier Days!

P.S. – Thank you all for your thoughts, prayers and love for my granddaughter, Abigail. We are working very hard to find the answer we need. Our family appreciates you!

08/28/2026

I can’t believe two weeks have gone by since the opening of Little Italy Days! Despite the deluge of water that hit us Sunday at 3:30, we had a very successful Festival! The T-shirts were definitely a favorite again this year, as was my new 2027 calendar!

I have a busy fall show season coming up (see schedule below). This week alone, I ordered four new puzzle images and hope to receive them in five or six weeks. I hope all you puzzle lovers out there will like this year’s selection! More on them soon!

“For Immediate Release” – I have something old – and yet new – to share with you!

For all you American Coaster Enthusiasts (or just anyone who loves Kennywood), I’ve created a very limited “Artist Edition” of just ten prints of my painting, “Coasting Through Kennywood.”

This is an archival giclee edition. The Artist Edition print is 12.5” x 24” – the same size as the original. The color is spectacular, and each one will be numbered and signed with a certificate of authenticity.

As of today, there are only nine of the ten prints left! That’s right – one has already sold by word of mouth! The starting price is $225.00.

If you’ve always wanted to capture the beauty and excitement of Lake Kennywood, the Racer, and the Jack Rabbit, and you missed out on the sold-out Limited-Edition Lithograph Series from 1997, this is second chance to grab one of these nine prints. Call or email me for your very own “Coasting Through Kennywood” print!

My email is [email protected], or you can call me at 1 (888) 748-8278 to purchase. Hurry before they’re gone!

Check out my Fall Show schedule below! Have a great week!

🗓 Upcoming Fall Season Shows

▪ 35TH PITTSBURGH IRISH FESTIVAL
📍 Location: Carrie Blast Furnaces National Historic Landmark, 801 Carrie Furnace Boulevard in Rankin.
➡ Festival Schedule and Hours:
Friday, September 11: 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Saturday, September 12: 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Sunday, September 13: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

▪ EQT WASHINGTON & GREENE COUNTIES COVERED BRIDGE FESTIVAL
📍 Location: I will be at the Ebenezer Covered Bridge
➡ Festival Schedule and Hours:
September 19 and 20, 2026
10 AM – 5 PM
Held rain or shine.
Admission and Parking are Free

▪ MOUNT LEBANON ARTIST MARKET
📍 Location: Academy Lot (behind The Saloon and across from Rollier Hardware)
➡ Market Schedule and Hours:
September 26 and 27, 2026
10 AM-5 PM

▪ FORT LIGONIER DAYS
📍 Location: Fort Ligonier and throughout the historic town and Diamond of Ligonier, PA
I will be in the Municipal Lot by the YMCA
➡ Festival Schedule and Hours:
October 9 – October 11, 2026
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM daily

▪ THE 2026 CHRISTMAS AFFAIR
📍 Location: John McMillan Presbyterian Church, 875 Clifton Road, Bethel Park, PA
➡ Market Schedule and Hours:
Saturday, November 7, 2026
9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Proceeds benefit local and global mission efforts.

▪ BETHEL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH HOLIDAY-A-FAIR
📍 Location: 2999 Bethel Church Road, Bethel Park, PA
➡ Market Schedule and Hours:
Saturday, November 14, 2026
9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

▪ PEOPLES GAS HOLIDAY MARKET
📍 Location: I will be in my chalet in Market Square
➡ Market Schedule and Hours:
November 20 until December 24, 2026, at 3 PM
Mondays through Thursdays 11 AM – 8 PM
Fridays and Saturdays 11 AM - 9:30 PM
Sundays 11-6 PM

07/16/2026

Picklesburgh T-Shirts are coming! I just folded 150 T-shirts, sizes S to 2X, for Picklesburgh this weekend. I’m holding the price at $25.00 for the festival. These wonderful shirts get softer to the touch with every wash because they’re 100% ring-spun cotton. The dark green shirts come in your choice of either “Pickle Fun in Pittsburgh” or the “Pickle is Back,” as well as a bit of punny pickle humor! You can see the digital artwork for the shirts in the header and below.

This year, I’ll be located in Tent 28 in the Allegheny Landing Park on the Northside across from PNC Park and between the Clemente and Warhol bridges.

I’ll also have my new calendar there, and of course, all my pickle-themed gifts and prints.

I hope to see you this weekend!

07/14/2026

Hi, it’s Linda!

As promised, I will be mailing the calendars out this week! From the bottom of my heart, I want to thank all of you who ordered one or several as gifts. I never imagined that we would sell so many in the first month. Thank you for making it possible!

Now also as promised, we have a winner! The rules were for each calendar ordered you would receive a chance to win $250.00 toward my art and gifts. In this case, the winner had four chances to win!

Drumroll please…

Our lucky winner is Marilyn Markoff! Marilyn has been a faithful collector of my work for more years than I can remember. When I called to tell her the good news, she was kind enough to start the conversation by asking about my granddaughter, Abigail. After that conversation, she told me, “I bought some of your calendars.” I said, “I know, and thank you very much! You’re the winner of the $250.00 contest!”

This promotion has been a lot of fun for me. Even Tom got into it, finding tickets with a smiley face on them! My daughter Brittany was kind enough to organize everything while we were away, and we’ve been working night and day to get them ready to appear in your mailboxes! BTW, I promise I truly didn’t peek when I drew the lucky ticket!

So now that the calendars are packaged, I’ll be turning my attention to next week’s Picklesburgh Festival, July 16-19. This year the Briney Bazaar (our group of artists and crafters) has been moved again! I’ve enclosed a map from their website of the festival locations.

We will be across the Clemente Bridge on the North Shore at Allegheny Landing. It’s a small park between both the Roberto Clemente and Andy Warhol bridges on the North Shore. You can see it as the little green box at the end of the bridges on the map. A perfect stopover as you go from one bridge to another!

Tom and I checked it out, and I guarantee it will be very refreshing to stop by and visit us, as we’ll be under trees in the shade!

If you’re going to the festival, I would love to see you!

One of the fun things we did on our last day of vacation was stop at Bronner’s Christmas store in Frankenmuth, MI for a little Christmas in July. I thought I had a lot of ornaments! There is something for everyone. I know soon I will blink, and suddenly it will be the Holiday Season!

PS – The Bethel Park Art and Music Festival is just two weeks away!

Free parking is available on Saturday from 8 am to 8 pm from Bethel Park High School. The shuttle runs continuously.

PPS – You’re invited to the Preview Event on Friday, July 24th from 5 to 7pm in the Bethel Park Community Center. Free w**e, food and jazz. The Preview Event showcases the art of Johno and Maria Prascak, JP Diroll, Howard Blichfeldt, and (of course) me! See you soon!

07/01/2026

✨Time’s running out! There are only a few days left to order my first Pittsburgh Art Calendar and enter the $250 giveaway celebrating America’s 250th anniversary.✨

As you can see, there’s been a great response! In my 2027 calendar, there are 13 of my curated paintings and one bonus center spread poster… just a little extra addition!

For each calendar you purchase (they make great gifts for family, friends, and colleagues!), your name will be entered to win a $250 certificate to use toward any of my prints or gift items. The more calendars you buy, the more chances to win.

Plus, I will personally sign each calendar in gold before mailing them out.

Join in on the excitement and the celebration! Preorder 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.

In the meantime, Tom and I have been continuing our travels through Canada! We left Quebec for some city living in Montreal. The city itself reminds us of our NYC, while Old Montreal has a vibe all its own. We’re enjoying the street performers and the artisans as we did in Old Quebec.

If you promise not to tell my doctor, we discovered something really great here! Le Diperie is one of many soft ice cream shops that gives you a choice of 21 flavored dips from chocolate to red velvet and 19 others, making it super YUM! We’ve been averaging 18,000 steps a day, so maybe that helps?!?

We visited the Botanical Gardens and were delighted by its beauty. We also participated in a matcha tea ceremony in home in the Japanese Garden. What an experience in meditation, respect, and appreciation. I had no idea. It was lovely, and we are grateful to have taken part.

In less than a week, we’ll be home again, and I must say my soul has been revived! I’m eager to get back to work in my studio and start my summer vendor shows!

Coming up:
➡ Picklesburgh - July 16-19
➡ Bethel Park Art and Music Festival - July 25
➡ Little Italy Days August 13-16
➡ The Irish Festival September 11-13 (pretty much finishing off the summer)

Mark your calendars! Have a great week!

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/

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