Barb creates in series, working with several pieces concurrently and often slicing and suspending portions of her own paintings. Barb’s training is academic; however, she creates in a highly intuitive painting process. As a painter, she feels strongly tied to the visceral quality of working with oil on canvas and creates art as a thematic means to an emotional end.
Piloting new art education programs since 2000 in Lansing, Detroit, and Flint, Barb's passion for arts education is evident in her work, volunteer efforts, and research projects.