Barbara West

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Barbara West is an Orthodontist and Artist. Her painting style lies somewhere on the continuum between realism and impressionism.

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Barbara West's mediums include oil, pastel and monotypes. Her subjects include landscapes, seascapes, figures, equestrian scenes and still lifes.

Barbara attempts to capture the effects of light and atmosphere on her subjects. 

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Barbara West makes her home on the Monterey Peninsula and much of her art captures the essence of local areas such as Carmel, Carmel Valley, Monterey, Pacific Grove, Pebble Beach, Big Sur as well as localities around the Monterey Bay. Barbara also captivates sailing scenes in and around the Santa Cruz Harbor where she sails out of regularly.

Barbara has studied art at the University of Pittsburgh, Rhode Island School of Design, the De Cordova Museum School, the Boston Art Museum School and the Danforth Museum School. She has participated in workshops and studied with numerous artists including Brian Blood, Wolf Kahn, Gregory Kondos and Sam Savitt.

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Barbara West's original art pieces are now available for purchase on this trendsetting online gallery chronicling her portfolio.  Giclee's are also available for some of her work. This is the first time Barbara is offering her art for sale online. Customers can browse and shop from the comfort of their own homes.