Barstow's Featured Artist: Allison Rebello

Barstow’s is a small family owned business and we are committed to supporting other local farmers, local crafters, and local artists. Our walls are reserved for the art of local painters, sketchers, and photographers – giving us a beautiful and unique perspective on the area that we live and love. Visit us to enjoy lunch, soak in the rural views, and view the local art of your creative neighbors!

Our current featured artist: **Allison Rebello**

*January 3, 2025 - March 26, 2025*

I grew up in the Pioneer Valley and have spent all my time here.  I currently reside in Chicopee but spend much of my time in Hadley, Northampton, and Easthampton.  It is a beautiful place that we live in with local farms, nature trails, hikes and so much more.  I’ve been more serious about photography for the past 10 years.  I wish this could be a full time job but for now it is a passion that I truly enjoy.

My love of nature and hiking have led me to photography.  I would notice so many things on my hikes from little creatures to mushrooms to waterfalls.  My hope is to capture the natural beauty everywhere and share it with others who may not be able to hike to the top of a mountain or manage the rocky terrain on a trail.  There is something about nature that is so healing.  Everything has come together into one as I capture shots in nature while hiking and taking in all that nature has to offer us.  I work hard to not capture buildings or anything that isn’t natural and I don’t edit my photos with the exception of cropping. What you see is what I have physically observed.  I feel it is how nature intended it to be.

Hoping my photographs bring you to that place where it was taken so you can see the beauty in nature.  Heart stones and objects in nature find me too!  I photograph them too!  Please reach out with any questions.  allisonr.nature@gmail.com