Barbara was born and raised in small town Canada, surrounded by prairie landscapes and inspired by her parents' passion for flora, fauna and feather. She transplanted to Canada's west coast in her twenties where she learned to love art and craft. Whether applying bright colour to a blank canvas, sketching with charcoal or staining a pallet board, for Barbara creating art has become a necessity of life. When asked to describe her artistic approach, Barbara said 'I describe myself as an ordinary artist living in an extraordinary world. My inspiration comes from daily life and...more