Barbara Y. Bayer - visual, watercolors, illustration, graphic, design, packaging

Barbara Y. Bayer
Visual

Artist Bio
Hi!...I hope you had a chance to have visited my Sun & Sea Exhibition of coastal watercolors recently on display at the NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher. Now that the show is over, the artworks are now on display at the Le Soleil Gallery in Carolina Beach! They may be acquired in the gallery or directly through my website!

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Barbara received her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Illustration from East Carolina University. Her professional career began as a Graphic Designer at World Headquarters for RJR Nabisco, where she created print media for international promotions. It was there, she and new husband Robert...decided to go coastal!
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“I’ve always found inspiration from the sheer joy and love of being in a coastal environment.

The sounds, smells, sights and energy summon up my creative enthusiasm. Of course, those laid back, lazy days always entertain me with thoughts of new subjects to explore.

As the creative process unfolds, time seems to fade as I lose myself in shape, texture, patterns and color, so when someone poses the ‘how long did it take to create’ query; well, ‘It takes as long as it takes!’

With a sense of ‘being there’ and a touch of whimsy, I hope the viewer enjoys a fun experience.”
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Upon relocating to Hawaii, Barbara began designing for Aloha and RSVP magazines in Honolulu and freelancing for various advertising agencies. While diving the reefs in Kaneohe Bay where they lived, she was nominated for Hawaii’s coveted “Pele Award” for excellence in publication design.

After moving to the Florida Keys and up the coastline, Barbara’s dynamic watercolor, “Jazz”, was selected for the Florida Watercolor Society’s Annual Show. She also created the winning designs for Mount Dora’s 20th Annual Arts Festival and 20th Annual Bicycle Festival Posters. Inspired by living next to Honeymoon Island State Park, Barbara’s coastal watercolors flourished!

As an award winning artist, she has participated in numerous juried shows and competitions. Her lighthearted vibrant watercolors reflect the pleasures of living on the coast and have been exhibited in galleries throughout Florida and North Carolina.

Combining her fine art and design expertise, Barbara creates commissioned watercolors for new product lines from Downeast Concepts and Cape Shore in addition to having created over sixty five original artworks for Idea Art! She recently finished designing a new, sixteen product, giftware collection for Cape Shore. Her “Sea Turtle Reef” collection is featured in their 2009 catalog. In addition, she just completed the final designs for seven Christmas tree ornaments featuring humorous flamingos, dolphins, fish...and of course...a sea turtle, due out this summer! Many of Barbara’s artworks are now available as digital images available for licensing.

Barbara and Robert reside in Carolina Beach, where one of her watercolors, “Park N Lights” was selected for Pleasure Island’s Annual “Island of Lights” 2006 Christmas Card and at a recent fund raising event for the Pleasure Island Sea Turtle Project, Barbara was one of the major art contributors for their silent auction.

Barbara’s original watercolors and prints are available through her website, BarbaraBayer.com.

A collection of her coastal greeting cards, an award winning Coastal Imagery Calendar and even a pair of Ked’s shoes sporting her “Sea Turtle Reef” art are available on her sister site, Zazzle.com/BarbaraBayerArt.

Locally...Barbara’s original watercolors, double matted and larger prints are available at Le Soleil Gallery in Carolina Beach! Her collectible magnetic bookmarks, double matted prints and giftware items are available at The Checkered Church Gift Shop.

Contact Info
Barbara Bayer
Post Office Box 414
Carolina Beach, North Carolina 28428
910.458.8771

bybayer@bellsouth.net
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Member Since
2008