Barbara McGuire
| Artist Name: | Barbara McGuire |
| Main Focus: | Painting |
| Usual Style: | Realist Impressionist |
| Usual Medium: | Watercolour |
| Art Groups: | Adelaide Art Society Port Adelaide Art Group Royal South Australian Society of Arts |
| State: | South Australia |
| Region: | Adelaide Region |
| Exhibits Art: | Yes |
| Online Sales: | Yes |
| Tuition: | No |
| Commissions: | No |
Background
I studied Art at the Underdale Campus of the Adelaide college of Advanced Education and later at the Central School of Art. I am known for my bold and colourful approach to my paintings while using watercolour, acrylics, oils and mixed media.
I have won several awards, have had three solo exhibitions and has been part of many joint ones and exhibit regularly in regional exhibitions including the Royal SA Society Of Arts , the Adelaide Art Society Inc and the South Australian Watercolour Society.
Influences and Inspiration
Barbara’s influences include Joseph Zbukvic, Ev Hales, Trevor Newman and John Lacey.
Art Group Memberships
- A Life time member of the Adelaide Art Society.
- A Fellow of the Royal South Australian Society of Arts.
- A member of South Australia Watercolour Society.
- A member of Port Adelaide Art Group.
Exhibitions:
Barbara has exhibited in many regional and city group exhibitions including the Adelaide Art Society and the Royal South Australian Society of Arts. She has also held three solo exhibitions.
Awards & Achievements Include:
Recent Awards include:
- People’s Choice Award Sala 2011 Adelaide Art Society Inc.
- Sala Award Port Adelaide Art Soc.2011 People's Choice Award
- Winter Exhibition Adelaide Art Soc. Inc. 2012
- Merit Award for water colour Adelaide Royal Show 2012.
External Website:
http://www.barbaramcguireart.weebly.comContact the Artist
Email Address
Barbjmc1@bigpond.com
Phone Number:
(08) 8361 8975