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American Impressionist Barbara Mock, is well
known for her florals and still lives, peaceful
scenics, charming cottages, ivy-framed
birdhouses, whimsical gardening angels, delicate
tea pots and tea cups and colorful dried flower
wreaths. Her unique style of oil painting is
structured with a strong sense of design and
embellished with brush strokes varying from thin
to bold. Barbara creates delicate lace patterns
and strong substantive blends of subdued color
in subtle contrast with an inner strength and
romantic flavor so perfect for traditional decor.
Barbara’s art career started in grade school
where she was active in all art activities in her
home town of Guthrie, Oklahoma until she
finished high school. Barbara then married Jim
Mock and they had two children, Jeffrey and
Cheryl. During the next 20 years, the Mock family
lived in Dallas, Texas, Coral Springs, Florida and
finally settled in Atlanta Georgia. During her stay
in each city, Barbara continued to work at her
art by exhibiting at local shows, teaching and
studying with such noted artists as Richard
Geotz, JoAnn McCrary, Raymon Froman, Bud
Biggs and Naomi Brotherton.
“My art has a big influence over me,” Barbara
laughs. “I look at the world a little differently than
most people. I have to study each new blossom
and leaf. I really do take the time to smell the
flowers. Each new painting is a challenge and a
growing experience. I am so happy to be able
to share my art with so many people.”
Barbara’s originals are in collections throughout
the country and have been in many shows and
have won many awards.
Barbara and Jim currently reside in a new home
in the picturesque north Georgia mountains.
They are the proud grandparents of a grandson,
Ross Wilson and granddaughter Rachael.
Barbara Mock is licensed and published
exclusively by Bentley Publishing Group of
Walnut Creek, California and distributed
worldwide.
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