About Barbara



Barbara lives on the Connecticut shoreline where she paints in watercolors and oils. Her distinctive watercolor paintings are a delightful blend of control and looseness while her oils serve to expand the depth and breadth of her artistic voice. The subject matter of her paintings always display some quality of character, mood and uniqueness. According to Barbara, “Regardless of the medium in which I choose to work, a fascination with light and a deep respect for nature continually fuel my efforts to capture the beauty and charm of southeastern Connecticut en plein air.”

Initially a science teacher, Barbara has always considered art her passionate hobby. In 1983 she started studying at the Lyme Academy College of Fine Art where she earned several scholarships. In 1987 she gained elected artist membership in the Lyme Art Association, Old Lyme, CT with her painting of a rose that won First Prize. Soon after, she attained elected artist membership in the Connecticut Watercolor Society and the Mystic Arts Center, Mystic, CT. Elected artist membership in the oldest art organization in America, the prestigious Salmagundi Club in New York City, came in 2001.

Barbara is the author of Artist’s Projects You Can Paint, 10 Watercolor Tablescapes Loose and Light (2005) and a contributing artist for the book, How Did You Paint That? 100 Ways to Paint Still Life and Florals (2004) both published by International Artist Publishing. She has taught art at the Lyman Allyn Museum, New London, CT and the Lyme Art Association, Old Lyme, CT. Her Watercolors of Capri have been made into posters by Grand Image, Seattle, WA and are available in poster stores and online.

Barbara’s paintings are currently held in private collections in the USA as well as Canada, France, Germany and Austria.