Barbara Day .
	Fascinated by the kelp I have tried to capture the different moods, colours and textures of the storm tossed kelp, as it lies glistening at the water's edge Barbara Day is passionate about her Watercolour Painting. She is primarily self-taught although she did workshops with a local artist for one year. Already she is extending her artistic knowledge and imagery from contact with the other artists in the project. She loves painting the local coastline and historical sites. Barbara has exhibited and sold her work regularly at the Nautilus Café of King Island. Her work is in much demand through commissions

Barbara has studied painting seriously since 1990. She has always enjoyed painting and was inspired by her grandmother, Mrs Ethel Thornycroft, a well known watercolourist.
Barbara's husband Fred bought back from a trip some oil paints and brushes. This encouraged her to enrol in painting classes held be Newell Barret, an artist who resided on King Island at the time, studying with him for a year. She continues to paint and sell her work on King Island and by commissions, and has had several exhibitions and awards.

Solo Exhibitions:
1999 "Just Flowers" An exhibition of paintings of flowers. Nautilus Café, King
Island

Group Exhibitions:
1994 "A Natural Experience". In conjunction with artist Charlotte Denton.
King Island
Golf Club.

1993 "Here We Are: Tasmanian Arts Council travelling exhibition. Tasmania

1992 - 1994 King Island Festivals Group Exhibitions

Awards:
1994 King Island Festivals Acquisitions Award

Acquisitions:
1994 King Island Multi-Purpose Medical Centre/Hospital