exhibitions
Last summer, Barry exhibited in England with friend and fellow artist Darren Rees of Scotland (follow the links at the bottom of this page to see some of Darren's paintings). The exhibition was on display in the Cheng-Kim Loke Gallery at the SLIMBRIDGE Wetland Center in Gloucestershire, England through the month of August, 2007.
Painted Redstart 2007 watercolor, 9" x 11"
European audiences will be familiar with Barry's work. He is a member of Britain's Society of Wildlife Artists and contributes annually to their Member's Exhibition at the Mall Galleries in London. Barry has also taken part in five Artist for Nature Foundation projects and his work appears in many of the Foundation's beautifully illustrated books.
above: Loch Sunart, Scotland 2004 watercolor, 10.75" x 13.75", right: Yellowhammer in Song 2006 watercolor, 12" x 9"
Barry exhibited a selection of watercolors of European and North American Birds, as well as
a few landscapes and dragonflies.
Gadwall in October, Plum Island 2005 watercolor, 15" x 22.5"
Both Barry and Darren were present to greet visitors and talk about their work at the opening on August 5. A portion of the sales proceeds benefited the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust.
above: Widow Skimmer, female 2006 watercolor, 8" x 11", right: Preening Hooded Mergansers 2004 watercolor, 12" x 15"
To see a selection of paintings by Darren Rees, follow these links:
...and to learn more about the SLIMBRIDGE Wetland Center, visit their website:
