Professional Info
Barbara is a Signature Member of Artists for Conservation. "The Artists for Conservation Foundation (AFC) - formerly the Worldwide Nature Artists Group (WNAG) - is a non-profit, international organization dedicated to the celebration and preservation of the natural world. The Foundation represents the world's leading collective of nature artists and an unparalleled pool of artistic talent focused on nature. The organization's mission is to support wildlife and habitat conservation, biodiversity, sustainability and environmental education through art that celebrates our natural heritage."
“I am very proud of my participation in Artist for Conservation, as their efforts support my own commitment to protecting and celebrating the rich habitat and wildlife that defines our Canadian wilderness.”
2010 - present
Direct Study
Master Artist Seminar
with Master Wildlife Artist Robert Bateman
A life changing seminar in working so closely with Bob, exploring ideas and techniques that make a successful painting and fostering creative conceptualization for a strong work of art.
Hollyhock on Cortes Island, British Columbia
Educational & Creative Week Workshop
with Artist Bruce St. Clair
Acrylic & watercolor techniques, concepts, onsite sketch, photography fieldwork
Canadore College - North Bay, Ontario
Mountsberg Raptor Photography Workshop
with Photographer Raymond Barlow
species habitats/habits, dynamic images, photoshop editing, organizing & images workflow
Campbellville, ON
Muskoka Center - Wildlife Photography Workshop
with Photographer Raymond Barlow
Settings, composition, movement and creative photography
Muskoka Wildlife Centre, Muskoka, Ontario
Watercolors Week
with Watercolorist Lorraine Tunley
Techniques and Theory in Composition
Ganaraska, Ontario
Wildlife Workshop Week - (Painting & Photography & Wildlife Centre).
with Jan Martin McGuire Artist & James Hines Photographer
Hinkley, Minnesota, USA
Workshop (Awaken New Energy in Drawing & Painting)
with Artist Richard McDiarmid,
Victoria, B.C.
2010 - present
Exhibitions
2013
Science Art-Nature - Windows on Evolution Virtual Show - California, U.S.A. - February 12 - 21, 2013
Huronia Festival of the Arts - Barrie, ONT - August 3-5
Friends of Killarney Summer Art Show - Killarney, ONT - July 27 & 28
Muskoka Arts & Crafts Summer Show - Bracebridge, ONT - July 19 - 21
Dockside Art Festival - Gravenhurst, ONT - August 16 - 18
Inspired by ART GALLERY & GIFTS - Barrie, ONT November 30 - December 1
2012
C.A.S. Holiday Arts & Crafts Show - Barrie, ONT - October 6 - 8
Artists for Conservation - International Exhibit of Nature in Art, Virtual Exhibit - October 12 - 21
Dockside Art Festival - Gravenhurst, ONT - August 17 - 19
Huronia Festival of the Arts - Barrie, ONT - August 4 - 6
Friends of Killarney Art Show - Killarney, ONT - July 28 & 29
Orillia Museum of Art & History - All Ontario Juried Art Show - July 3 - August 18
Art Appreciation Gallery - Barrie, ONT - Novembre 29 - 30
2011
Art Appreciation Gallery - Autumn Show - November 20
Artists in the Garden - Barrie Home Show - September 10 & 11
Barrie Spring Art Tour – Barrie, Ontario - June 3, 4 & 5, 2011
Orillia Museum of Art & History -All Ontario Open Juried Art Show - May 19 - June 28 - Orillia, ONT
Art Appreciation Gallery - Spring Show - April 15
Science Art-Nature - Bringing Symposia to Life Virtual Exhibit U.S.A. – February 17 – 21, 2011
Ducks Unlimited Fundraiser - Orillia 2011
2010
Artists for Conservation - International Exhibit of Nature in Art, Virtual Exhibit - Oct. 29 - Dec 31
Buckhorn Fine Art Festival - August 12 - 15, 2010 - Buckhorn, ONT
Bibliography
The Art of Conservation (An International Exhibit of Nature in Art) Book 2010 p.94 | p. 95
The Art of Conservation (An International Exhibit of Nature in Art) Book 2012 p.112
Collections
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Barbara's work is held in many private collections in Canada and United States. -
City of Barrie - City Hall - Municipality Art Collection - Barrie, ONT - 2011
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City of Barrie, Mayor Janice Laking presented World Skating Olympians - Elvis Stojko, Kurt Browning and Brian Orser with a signed, Limited Edition Print of Morning Spirit - Barrie, ONT - 1998
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Commission Paintings (The Last Supper & Christ Praying) - Pleasantview Nursing Home - Niagara-on-the-Lake, ONT
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Several commission works in private collections.
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