Barbara J. Pafume
BIOGRAPHY

Barbara is an award winning artist and signature member of the Vermont Watercolor Society. She studied at the Art Institute in Chicago, Silvermine Guild in Connecticut, and with several well-known artists working in oil, acrylic, watercolor and pastel. She developed her realistic style over the years to capture the dramatic and poignant moments in life that inspire her. By using deep colors and strong contrast, she transforms everyday scenes into memorable moments of beauty, drama and passion.

For over 30 years, Barbara has conducted workshops and taught classes privately and for several art organizations in Vermont, Illinois, Connecticut, Georgia and Maine. She frequently has been invited to speak on her research in creativity to many businesses, as well as private and non-profit organizations. Although she now exhibits mostly watercolors and pastels, she also paints and teaches oil, acrylic and drawing.

She has had many solo exhibitions and her work is in public and private collections in Vermont, across the United States and in Europe. Her home and studio is in scenic Fairfax, Vermont.

In May, 2002, two of her paintings were published by North Light Books. The beautiful hardcover book is titled Splash 7, A Celebration of Light, The Best in Watercolor. She was the only Vermont artist and one of 75 international artists whose work was chosen for the collection. The two paintings that were featured, “Cathedral” and “Ridge Light”, are now available as prints.

Barbara has recently expanded her art business, Four Seasons Studios, to include two new ventures. Treehouse Originals, is a collection of her original works of art that have been reproduced on greeting cards and are available on her website and at local stores in Rutland and Manchester, Vermont. Painting Workshops of Vermont offers artists 3 & 5-day painting workshops in beautiful, scenic Fairfax, Vermont.

American Artist Watercolor magazine featured an article about Barbara’s teaching style, her workshops and her paintings, including a demonstration, in the spring 2003 issue. The article highlights her Moonlight in Vermont workshops, where she teaches students to capture the magic of nocturnes.

The American Diabetes Foundation chose Barbara’s painting, Load Limit 8 Tons for their 2005 Gift of Hope Calendar, month of October. She dedicated the painting to her father who has diabetes.

Please visit Barbara’s website galleries to view her paintings, prints and for further information about her workshops, classes and new line of cards.