ORIGINALS BY VAL

BARBARA VALENTINE

Originally from Michigan, Barb earned a bachelor’s degree in music from the University of Michigan and a master’s degree in school administration from Michigan State University.  Many years were spent raising a family and working
as an educator.  Four years ago, Barb returned to fine arts, painting full time and in all media.  She lives in the Jasper, Alabama area and is a member of the Vestavia Hills Art Association, the Alabama Pastel Society, and the Watercolor Society.  

Recent awards include a first place in the Vestavia Hills Art Show and a second place in the  Watercolor Society’s National Online Competition.  Two of Barb’s paintings can be viewed on the online exhibit under competition at:  www.watercolorsocietyofalabama.org   Barb is represented at The Lily Pond in Curry, AL and at 4 Seasons Antiques and Art in Bluff Park in the Birmingham area.

Barb is interested in all types of painting and in all subject matter.  She hopes that  viewers  experience a unique feeling for each piece of her art.  Visit Barb’s website gallery at www.Barbvalentine.com or call her at 205-384-0169.