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Artist Bio :
Barbara
Chenault was raised in the country near Owosso, Michigan. Her early
experiences gave her an appreciation for farm life and the beauty of
nature. Although Barbara has always had an interest in the arts, it was
not until her family was raised that she had a chance to pursue her love
of painting. A move to the picturesque island of Bermuda gave her the
opportunity to take up painting seriously. Returning to the United States,
Barbara has settled on oils as her medium of choice. She is continually
improving by taking workshops taught by nationally acclaimed
artists. Plein air painting (painting outdoors on location) is her
passion—whether it is local scenes or the landscape of Europe. Her use of
color and variety of subject matter make her work unique. Barbara’s
appreciative eye finds the intrigue and drama of a scene and translates it
into treasured works of art.
Awards:
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Earned Signature Status in
American Impressionist Society, 2008
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Artists’ Choice Award,
“Paint the Town” Loveland, Ohio, 2008
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OPAS Annual Paintout
Competition, Excellence in Oils, 2007
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Middletown Fine Arts Show,
Honorable Mention, 2007
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OPAS High Road Gallery
Show, Honorable Mention, 2007
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OPAS Annual Paintout
Competition, 2nd Place Award, 2006
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Montgomery Art Show, 1st
Place Award, 2006
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“Viewpoint”, Cincinnati
Art Club 2005, Artist’s Magazine Award
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California Mid-State Fair,
1st Place in Oil Painting, 2005
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“Color of Autumn” Show,
Paso Robles, CA, “Millie Stanley Award,” 2005
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CA Mid-State Fair, 1st and
2nd Place and Juror’s Choice Award, 2004
Exhibitions
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Oil Painters of America,
Eastern Show, Nashville, TN, 2008
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American Impressionist
Society Annual Show, 2005, 2007, 2008
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“Viewpoint”, 2005, 2006,
2008
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Cincinnati Art Club, Two
Person Show, 2007
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San Luis Obispo Plein Air
Festival, 2005
Memberships:
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Oil Painters of America
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American Impressionist
Society, Signature Member
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Ohio Plein Air Society
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Cincinnati Art Club,
Signature Member
Galleries:
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Pendleton Art Center,
Studio 305, Cincinnati, Ohio
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Salisbury Fine Art
Gallery, Avila Valley, California
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Row House Gallery,
Milford, Ohio
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Sweet Art of Mine, West
Chester, Ohio
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Pendleton Art Gallery,
Newport on the Levee, Newport, KY
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Gallery 42, Mason OH
Personal Website:
www.BarbaraChenault.com
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