D Lawrence Barksdale
Jules mira
captured to Stir Something in You
"I’ve spent years chasing light through deserts, forests, the Rocky Mountains, and the breath-taking folliage of the Adirondacks. But none of it matters until the right image reaches the right collector—someone who doesn’t just see the art, but feels it. If that’s you, then this work was made with you in mind."
"I go farther than most would dare—because I know what it means when a collector says, 'This piece speaks to me.' That voice? That emotion? That’s what I’m chasing. Every trip, every image, every time."
“I see collectors as part of the creative process. I might press the shutter, but the art isn’t complete until it’s hanging in your space, changing the way you feel in your own home.”
— D lawrence barksdale
Chasing What Will One Day Hang on Your Wall
“Collectors often tell me the piece they bought years ago still surprises them—different light, different mood, a new detail they never noticed. That’s the magic I want you to experience: art that keeps unfolding over time.”
“I like to think of myself as a guide who goes out into the world to bring back pieces of wonder—so you can experience them without ever leaving your home.”
“What I find powerful is this: an image captured thousands of miles away can reach across the world to stir something in you. That’s proof that art isn’t bound by geography—it’s a bridge between us.”
my why
“People ask why I go to such extremes...oceans, deserts, mountains... my studio. It’s because I believe collectors deserve art that carries real creativity, real miles, real history, and real soul. When you see it, you should feel the distance I traveled to bring it to you.”
“Not every piece will speak to every person. And that’s good. Because when the right piece finds the right collector, it’s like recognition. You don’t choose it—it chooses you.”
“I don’t create for a faceless audience. I create with a very specific person in mind: someone who values depth, authenticity, and resonance. When you see yourself in my work, you’re the one I was creating for.”
“If you’re anything like me, art isn’t decoration—it’s emotional caffeine for the soul, occasionally slapping you awake and charging rent in your brain.”
“The artist’s eye sees what the rest of us miss—and then politely charges admission for pointing it out, like a visual magician with better lighting.”
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COLLECTOR REVIEWS
“The moment I hung Yosemite spring, the entire room transformed.”
"It’s more than art—it’s an energy. Every guest who enters my home is immediately drawn to it, and I can feel the strength and movement it brings into the space. It’s become the centerpiece that everything else revolves around.”
— Steve M. Andres, Collector,
Seattle
“Every day, I’m captivated by the calming energy that this artwork brings into my home.”
“I purchased Wheel of Time from the gallery, and it instantly became the soul of my living room. Guests are drawn to it, but for me, it’s a quiet sanctuary in the middle of a busy day.”
— Tom Condick, Interior designer, Atlanta
“Owning Caddo dreams feels like owning a part of myself.”
"The photograph carries a sense of quiet power that resonates with me deeply. Friends always ask where I found it, but for me, it’s not just about how it looks—it’s about what it says. It reflects my story, my values, my love of the untamed.”
— Daniel M., Collector,
Dallas/fort worth
“The bells speaks to me every time I walk by.”
"Some art you look at once and move on. This one lingers. The way D Lawrence Barksdale captures motion and stillness together is unlike anything I’ve seen. It feels alive, and it makes me feel more alive too.”
— Sandra estes, Collector,
san francisco
