Barbara Slater’s intimate large format oil paintings are highly sought after for their dramatic compositions, sensation of depth and intensely rich colors. An exceptional artist with energy and spirit, she expresses in each aspect of her paintings - from the subject matter, to the color, stroke, texture and treatment of light; her personal signature. This is her interpretation of art as she believes it should be; enduring, evocative, consistent and memorable. Her love for painting has motivated her to get back up after a failure and try again to get it right. She is driven not only out of personal fulfillment, but out of a desire to share the art experience and enrich lives. She is also a children's book illustrator, an advertising and graphic artist, and had a 35 year career in education – teaching children how to express themselves though creativity.