Barbara Tyson

BARBARA TYSON
Fine Artist
Born, Sydney Australia.
A graduate student of the world-renowned East Sydney Art School, Barbara Tyson studied art specializing in life drawing, anatomy, mixed medium and watercolors before going on to graduate in Graphic Design. Barbara began work as an artist illustrator and her talents were quickly noticed and whilst still in her twenties was appointed Artistic Director for a stable of Australia's most prestigious magazines.
Barbara travelled and painted throughout Australia, Europe and the United Kingdom and completed a multitude of watercolor works borrowing techniques and being influenced by a number of artists, but in particular Turner and Monet. In 1981 Barbara's newly inspired works won first prize at two art exhibitions in Whittlesea and her life as an artist began.
Further studies with renowned water colorist Alvaro Castagnet gave her newfound freedom of expression and boldness. This led to studying the textures and depths of oils where she embraced portraiture and still life, emphasizing the play of light. Barbara continued her studies with many artists including creative painting with David Hill and portraiture with Archibald Prize winner, Reg Cambell at the Mitchell School of Creativ...