"The portrait was amazing!!!  Rich's family was overjoyed as were the rest of us who came to know him.  The quality of the work you did was second to none.  Thank you for taking the time and putting forth the obvious effort to complete the day for us and provide us with something very special."
Sincerely, Jamie Hart

"Not a day goes by that I do not look at, and enjoy this portrait. This was a once in a life time expense that I would endure, and have found it to be worth every penny spent. There is not a single picture hanging in my house that I enjoy as much as I do this one. Again, after a year of enjoyment, I want to thank you for a wonderful family keep sake."
Sincerely,
Denise C. Canter

"We can not tell you how much we LOVE the portraits of Madison!  As you said, they are more beautiful in person.  Thank you for helping us to make this a most special Christmas gift and hopefully, we will have several more in the near future to order. You are the BEST deal around...that's for sure and you make it so easy. Thanks again, Jerry.  Merry Christmas to you and yours."
Judy Martelli

"I do not have enough adjectives in my vocabulary to tell you how wonderful, fabulous, perfect the portrait of our kids is.  I do not recall ever being so moved and crying so much for joy. Thank you for helping make this a fabulous fifty for me."
Sincerely, Amy Makson

Barbara Hartsook

Artist: Barbara Hartsook
Location:
Castalia, OH
Contact:
BHartsook@myartbarn.com

All manner of artwork has been a part of Barbara's life since garnering a BS in Education at Miami University of Ohio. She's taught extensively since then, in a variety of environments.

She's a lifelong student, herself, who continues to seek new realms to express her artistic drive.  While her paintings have included many genres, she finds that she is continually drawn back to the fine art of portraiture.

As can be seen by the portrait at the left, her involvement with watercolors has translated very well into the realm of oil on canvas.  Her fluid strokes and razor sharp details contribute to a wonderfully dreamy, but accurate representation of the subject.

Barbara practices her portraiture throughout the lower, Lake Erie area.

 

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