The pleasure of viewing Lucy Barber’s small landscapes and still life paintings is always a reminder that beauty itself is a great thing.

Lucy has a magical ability to shift my vision and help me see. Her teaching techniques may include a gentle nudge, or a quiet suggestion...yet however subtle, her observations have led to profound growth in my work. She is a skilled teacher, one who creates an atmosphere of vibrant curiosity in a safe and welcoming environment. --Nora/painting, Sarasota, Fl

Lucys work is awesome. Ive attended her shows and I just love her art. I am a lover of landscapes and feeling of being there in any landscape is captured beautifully in her art.

Lucys artwork is truly amazing...peaceful and captivating. I have not yet attended one of her art classes here in Sarasota, but I hope to. Everybody raves about Lucys teaching.

My recent discovery of Fine Artist and Instructor, Lucy Barber at The Manatee Art Center.Having Lucy as a Portrait Drawing instructor for 10 weeks, has given me a better understanding of human head anatomy, proportions and its relationship to my drawings. Lucys years of experience both in her education and teaching skills reflect the detailed knowledge and methodical instruction she brings to her classes. I enjoy her high-level class lectures on Classical Portrait Drawing while benefiting from her individual critiques which have refined my own observation and drawing techniques.Lucy is also a working Fine Artist and I have had the opportunity to visit her studio and her extensive body of work presented there. Her painterly style gives me a sense of calmness while reflecting her sensitive eye towards compostion and color. Her subjects including still lifes and landscapes drawn from a palette of hues unique to her impressionistic style. It will be well worth your time to visit Lucy and her working studio in Sarasota.G GreenIllustratorRetired Creative Director

“My paintings begin to glow and I feel a sense of joy and pride in them that I had forgotten. Now that I have rediscovered that ‘magic’ I feel a stronger passion for my art and it’s power. My special thanks for all the thoughtful ‘tips’ and guidance given to me by Ms. Lucy Barber. She is one exceptional artist and an extraordinary teacher.”- Painting With A Loose Brush workshop, Gary Gorman

As someone whos last art class was in 7th grade, I found Lucy to be a wonderful teacher. Very low key and open to the individuals own interpretation of the technique being taught. I walked away from this class knowing the basic drawing skills and ready to draw more and try different mediums.

In only a few short weeks, Lucys teaching and artistic skills encouraged me to explore and observe the world artistically. As well as the technical skills of drawing, Lucy creates a nurturing learning environment for even the most inexperienced student.

Fine teacher. Learned a lot especially color values.