Barbara has been painting since the early seventies and has a passion for portraiture, concentrating on capturing the innocence of the very young following her career in nursing sick and premature babies.

Barbara is entirely self taught, but was encouraged by Barry Shiraishi HRMS, Miniature artist and Sculptor. She found early success in miniature portraits, winning many awards including the 'Mundy Sovereign' in 1989, for the best portrait, and also the prestigious 'Gold Memorial Bowl' for the best miniature in show in the Royal Society of Miniature Painters, Sculptors and Gravers [RMS] 1997 London exhibition.

She has been a Member of the RMS since 1988 and has recently retired as Honorary Secretary.  She now enjoys the freedom of working on larger oils on canvas.

Barbara is the current President of the Society of Women Artists, which she describes as an enormous honour and privilege.  She finds less time to paint but her life is enriched by the challenges that the role brings.