Hi! I'm Barbara.

Member: Oil Painters of America, Crooked Creek Art League, Fairfield County Arts Council
Barbara Teusink is an award-winning artist with oil paintings hanging in private collections across the US. A Crooked Creek Art League Master Artist, she has won multiple First Place awards as well as numerous other awards in local and regional competitions. She is a juried-in member of Oil Painters of America. Her work has been featured in a book: The Great American Paint-In (available on Amazon).
In her youth, Barbara loved drawing and other creative pursuits. However, in college she took the “sensible” route and earned a business degree. Her artistic pursuits were put on hold during her many years of a demanding career. Upon retirement, she decided to rekindle her creative side and took up painting.
A big believer in the power of community in both art and life, Barbara is very active in the Crooked Creek Art League. A multiple term past president, she currently runs the digital presence for CCAL as well as planning and managing the League’s community art projects all around Chapin.
Barbara’s subjects reflect the natural world with florals, birds, animals and landscapes. A contemporary realist, she strives to capture and preserve the fleeting moments of life; an expression, the light, the season, a striking arrangement, or scene. Barbara also accepts commissions. She loves working with clients to help bring their memories and ideas to life in a custom painting. She offers private lessons and mentoring for aspiring artists.
Artist Statement
"Using line and color to create visual representations of the many glorious beauties in our world is magic to me. I love that there is
always something more to learn and try, but nothing thrills me more than to have someone be moved and drawn in by one of my works."
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AWARDS

2023-09-10
2023-09-10
Honorable Mention, 31st Annual Old Santee Canal Exhibition, Berkeley Art Guild
Contemplation
2023-04-17
2023-04-17
Weathers Contracting Award-Masters, Crooked Creek Art League Juried Show, Chapin SC
Deep Red
2023-04-17
2023-04-17
USC Juror Award, Crooked Creek Art League Juried Show, Chapin SC
Deep Red
2022-10-20
2022-10-20
Mrs. W.J. Whitener, Union County Arts Council Annual Juried Exhibition
Deep Red
2022-10-01
2022-10-01
Merit Award, Fairfield County Arts Council Juried Show, Winnsboro SC
The Suitors
2022-03-26
2022-03-26
Member's Choice Award, Crooked Creek Art League Juried Show, Chapin SC
Dew It Again
2022-03-26
2022-03-26
Chapin Christian Gymnastics Award, Crooked Creek Art League Juried Show, Chapin SC
Sky Lights
2022-03-26
2022-03-26
1st Place, Masters Division, Crooked Creek Art League Juried Show, Chapin SC
The Way Home

HAPPY COLLECTORS
"I want to thank you for your beautiful portrait of our Sammy. You captured his facial expression perfectly, doing what he loves to do best... perch on the back of the sofa and watch the house. I also notice that John told you I love birds and flowers and you worked those into the portrait. You are very talented, and we are so fortunate that John found you and you agreed to do the painting. As you probably know, John and I have been married for 50 years. I think he chose the best anniversary present for both of us and you made it happen. Thank you again for the work you put into this picture. And I also love the two paintings he got me for my birthday. We’ll be checking your web site for more of your lovely works."
~ Peggy and John
