His favorite artistic genre is painting, and he now derives a lot of subject matter from the scenery he soaks in during his travels around the globe with his wife.
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“When I was still teaching, I had less time to paint,” Barry said. “I painted some in the summer or when I could fit it in. Now I can spend more time on the content, instead of just ‘whipping them off.’ I’m enjoying it more now.”
Barry has been involved in art for decades. He decided that going to school for business just wasn’t for him.
“I dropped out and went in the service,” he said. “When I came back, I went to college and got my art degree. I spent 32 years as an art teacher.”
His passion even translated into his own family. His four daughters all have careers in art.
“I’m so proud of them,” Barry said. “They each went into art, but they also each found their own niche which matches their personalities.
Enroll in a class on acrylic painting to find and develop your own niche in art. Acrylic painting is one of the most accessible forms of art, particularly for those new to painting. Classes will delve into color theory, which is useful to understand when mixing colors. Students will have the opportunity to explore painting subjects that they are most interested in.