Influenced by a successful career in the fashion industry, American artist Barbara Tyler Ahlfield creates dramatic, emotionally charged portraits that are whimsical and refined.
Her works present a world of glamour in a style that combines her love for fashion and painting, blending classical, realistic figurative techniques with a modern fashion-inspired impressionist influence.
“Arabella in Repose” Oil on Canvas, 40”x40” by Barbara Tyler Ahlfield.
Ahlfield explores colors, textures and captures the tactile qualities of velvet, the rich luster of satin, the feel of taffeta, and the nostalgic, crispy texture of vintage lace, taking the viewer on an indulging journey of romantic fantasy.
During Ahfltield’s thriving career as a Fashion Illustrator, she worked for some top U.S. department stores, including Nordstrom, Lord & Taylor, and Hutzler’s.
Barbara Tyler Ahlfield – Art Titans.
“Cafe-Society” Oil on Canvas by Barbara Tyler Ahlfield.
2021 product line of her brand Sisumoi, a company she established with her daughter Alexandra Ahlfield. Sisumoi is an online retailer of inspirational accessories designed to uplift and bring beauty with lifestyle products.
“Cabaret #2” Oil on Wood Panel, 16’’x20’’ by Barbara Tyler Ahlfield.
NORMA award for lingerie advertising and cosmetic advertising, the Seklemian award for reflective color advertising, and the Federated Dept. Store advertising award. In 2014 she was named one of the top 50 new international artists by Art Business News magazine 2014. In 2019 Ahlfield was featured as “Artist Of The Year” in ArtTour International Magazine, and she has received the ATIM Top 60 Masters Award.
She has been featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post, New York Weekly, Daily Herald, and U.S. News, among many other media outlets.