About

Hello!  My name is Linda Barnicott and I'm Pittsburgh's "Painter of Memories." Since 1989, I've created classic, pastel paintings of this beautiful, vibrant city.

Pittsburgh has been my home since I married my husband, Tom, in 1980.  From the moment I  came through the Fort Pitt tunnels, I fell in love with the town and its people.  It is that love that drives me to capture those important Pittsburgh memories -- from meeting under Kaufmann's Clock to a sunny afternoon at Kennywood.

I am proud to have grown my career, my marriage, and my family in Pittsburgh. 

Over the course of my career, I have painted approximately 75 paintings in and around the city of Pittsburgh.  About a year ago, I also started painting orginal landscapes from around the country.  I have had the honor of learning from Richard McKinley and developing a new style of painting.

In 1998 I partnered with the American Cancer Society (ACS) in Pittsburgh to provide their annual Christmas cards.  Like so many, cancer has deeply affected my family. I love that the funds raised from purchasing my cards through ACS can help find a cure for this horrible disease.

For several years, I have also painted many classic Pittsburgh memories at the near-by amusement parks.  Kennywood, Idlewild, Sandcastle, Conneaut Lake, and the former West View Park have all made their way into my collection.  My family and I have spent many a summer day at these great parks, and I love to share those scenes with everyone.

In addition to painting, I run my business selling my paintings and various merchandise including mugs, ornaments, magnets, cards, and posters.  I belong to a couple of business networking organizations and am always looking for ways to expand my market and visibility (like this blog, for example). 

Part of the reason I am writing this blog is to provide tips and advice to any and all interested in starting their own art business.  I have been doing this for a while, and can definitely share both my successes and failures.

Thank you for stopping by my blog.  I've had some great experiences and heard so many heart-felt stories over the years.  I would love to share those stories with all of you. 

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