Barbara Coburn creates unique still lives, landscapes and architectural scenes from rural New England using watercolors and oils.  Her watercolor paintings are highly realistic putting the viewer there in the subject matter. 

Graduating from Anna Maria College in Paxton, Mass she received her degree in art and advertising.  She started her career as a graphic designer winning numerous awards for advertising designs and concepts.  Her first love, however has always been painting and she incorporates much of her professional design and color knowledge into her art.

Barbara is a signature member of the New England Watercolor Society, Academic Artists and the Keene Art Association.  She is also a member of the American Watercolor Society.

Her award winning paintings, have been highlighted in many juried shows and can be found hanging in private and corporate collections across the United States.  She has been exhibited in numerous solo and group shows.

Old Glory              30 x 27         Watercolor                Sap Buckets    24 x 29                     Watercolor

From Seed           22 x 30       Watercolor

                Abandoned   22 x 29   Watercolor            Cider House    21 x 27    Watercolor                             

        The Pear Basket         19 x 26     Watercolor            Sunset Lake    14 x 18     Watercolor

Pemiquid Point, ME   8 x 6    Egg Tempera        Low Tide     8 x 10    Egg Tempera

Dry Docked           7 x 11          Egg Tempera   

Old Farm Stead        9 x 12               Egg Tempera