Barb Mizik

I’m an artist living and working in Lenexa, Kansas - a suburb of Kansas City. Not too long ago, I retired from a long, happy career as a hand lettering and illustration artist for Hallmark Cards so I could focus on my personal art.

I create using mixed media and encaustic. Using a variety of materials, like acrylic paints, watercolors and alcohol inks, I paint textures and patterns on canvas and paper. Then I cut and collage these papers to a wood substrate that I have also painted. My designs range from abstract to semi-representational images based on my interpretation of nature and is influenced by my work in graphic design and hand lettering.

My desire is to make artwork that will bring joy to others.

I’m constantly learning and want to share my love for making art. I teach encaustic workshops and more. To find out what’s coming up, please subscribe to my email newsletter.

When I’m not making art, I enjoy spending time with my husband and family—especially my fun granddaughters. They all Inspire me to keep going!

If you are looking for commissioned art, hand lettering, Illustration or graphic design, please contact me at bmizik22662@icloud.com.