The art history classes required for the MA curriculum ignited her pursuit of a more classical approach to realism and led her to study at Grand Central Atelier in New York, studying with accomplished portrait artist Greg Mortensen. She also attended portrait workshops there with Colleen Barry and Patrick Byrnes, as well as studying floral painting in the private studio of Michael Klein and figurative painting with Josh LaRock. She also studied still life painting with Justin Wood, who has continued to be a mentor. She is influenced by both Italian Renaissance and Dutch Golden Age art.
Barbara taught ceramics at the Shelburne Art Center in Shelburne, VT from 2007-2010, where she planned events and managed the studio.
Galleries
Anderson Fine Art Gallery, St. Simon, GA
Patricia Hutton Gallery, Doylestown, PA
Trees Place Gallery, Orleans, MA
Awards
Salmagundi Club – Floral Show Award, 2020
Arts Renewal Center Salon Finalist, 2019
Salmagundi Club – Summer Members Show, Rosemary Brush Award, 2019
Ridgewood Art Institute – Spring Members Juried Show, Donata Cardona Barrasi for Still Life, 2018
American Artist Professional League – Juried Show Award, 2018
Allied Artists of America
