Mission Statement
The Pastel Society of the Gold Coast is a non-profit organization for the specific purpose of providing public exhibitions for its members, to educate the community through collaboration with environmental and other non-profit organizations, and to promote the arts in general.
Barbara Crowder
Born in Ohio, Barbara moved to the West Coast in 1983. She has studied photography, watercolors, acrylics and oils but pastels soon found her. Living in Ojai for the past 30 years she has been fortunate enough to study with many talented artists including Tom Hardcastle, Jannene Behl and Bert Collins.
As an avid traveler, Barbara is inspired by the California landscape, and it is reflective in her work. Her paintings can be found in private collections across the United States.
Barbara was juried into the Pastel Society of the Gold Coast and has been an active member since 2016. In 2017 she was juried into the Ventura County Pastel Artists and has served as President since 2019.
Showing her work in local exhibits has been one of Barbara’s favorite activities. You can find her work in shows at the Santa Paula Society of the Arts, the Ventura County Fair - Professional Division and the Ojai Center for the Arts. She also shows at the annual exhibits of the Pastel Society of the Gold Coast and the Ventura County Pastel Artists.
Barbara holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of LaVerne.
Artist Statement: Art for me is in the experience. No matter where the scene, the best part is taking it all in to create something beautiful. Painting from my photographs or in plein aire ensures a unique experience for the viewer.
Barbara Crowder at 805-657-0493
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