Barbara is internationally known for her award-winning still life paintings and the ability to accomplish remarkable detail using the traditional pastel medium. After a successful career as a graphic designer, she turned full-time professional painter in 2002. A Connecticut native and largely self-educated fine artist, she has garnered numerous awards for her pastel paintings including the Dianne B. Bernhard Gold Medal Award in Pastel. In 2008 she was featured in the Pastel Journal magazine as one of the top five winners overall in their 9th Annual Pastel 100...more
