Whitney Babin

My work explores the way light, motion, and energy intersect within the world around us. As an artist, I am privileged to capture and interpret the everyday scenes that shape my life, viewing them through a unique lens that merges observation with imagination. Living in both Philadelphia and Lancaster has profoundly influenced my subject matter. I find a deep sense of balance in the contrast between urban and rural environments—two seemingly opposing worlds that inform my creative practice.
Initially, my focus was on the dynamic energy of urban landscapes. Over time, this evolved into a deeper fascination with light and movement. Whether wandering city streets, wondering about the stories behind glowing windows, or gazing at birds in flight, I am continually drawn to the unknown. The freedom and fluidity of motion in these moments evoke a longing for something beyond the tangible, a desire to explore what lies just beyond the visible.
In my work, I am not interested in portraying hyper-realism, but rather in conveying a feeling—an atmosphere that captures the elusive nature of the world. My paintings and drawings invite the viewer into a space where the boundaries between reality and abstraction blur. City streets might dissolve in...

BFA - University of the Arts
Studied Art History at Temple Rome
Teaching Certification from Millersville University
Attended classes/ Workshops from PCA&D
Masters- Wilkes University

-Group Exhibit at Art Vault, Lancaster 2025
-Solo Show at Hager Gallery, Lancaster 2025
-Solo Show at Fern.ish ,Lancaster 2025
-Solo Show at Fern.ish, Lancaster 2024
-Group Exhibit at Thistle Finch, Lancaster 2024
Featured in Create Magazine 2018
-Conception Global Art Collection
Philadelphia, PA 2017
-Annex Gallery
Lancaster, PA 2017
•Featued in Art Market Magazines Top Contemporary Artists Gold issue
Solo show at Bristol & Prim, Lancaster, PA 2015
• Artwork on display at Sunshine + Art Gallery, Lancaster, PA 2014-2016
• Artwork on display at Hotel Palomar, Philadelphia, PA 2013-Present
• Solo show at LaPorte Gallery, Lancaster, PA 2013
• Ugallery Show, Philadelphia, PA 2013
• Solo show at Dreams Collide, Lancaster PA 2011
• Student Teacher Show at the Keppel Gallery, Lancaster, PA 2008
• Kinetic- Senior Thesis Show, Gallery 808, Philadelphia, PA 2007
• Commisioned photographer: Photos taken of the dancers in the 2007 Dance Show at the Drake Theater, Philadelphia
• Painting displayed on in 130...