Hi, I’m Barbie Mathis.

Welcome to my website! I’m so glad you’re here. Come and walk my path with me as I share my paintings, creative ideas, and opportunities for you to grow as an artist or art lover.

I am a Southern Painter and Art Instructor who finds inspiration in the details of nature. There’s nothing I like better than walking through a garden or by a river, and then creating an Acrylic or Watercolor painting of a beautiful landscape or flower. I also enjoy leading Classes and Workshops. Most of my work is realistic or impressionistic. And, more recently, I’ve enjoyed experimenting with adding collage and textures to my work. If I can be of service to you, I’d love to hear from you!

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BIO

Barbie Mathis, a native of Columbia, SC, has been working as a professional artist since 1980. Over the years, she has evolved as an illustrator, designer and painter working in various media with her main emphasis being Watermedia (Acrylic and Watercolor) painting. Barbie’s primary focus is on realistic florals and landscapes immersed in layers of colorful glazes, dramatic lighting and rich, natural backgrounds. She also enjoys doing artistic renditions of people and animals, and has an on-going series called “It's All About Faith” that celebrates the creativity and individuality of her daughter, Faith. 

 Barbie studied Fashion Design and Illustration at Bauder Fashion College in Atlanta, GA.  Early in her career, she was an illustrator for JC Penneys, and later worked in advertising, graphic design and mat design for various newspapers, printing companies and art galleries. During the 90’s, Barbie had a line of decorative prints which were published and sold by Bentley House Publishing in the USA. She now has many images of her landscape and floral paintings available to purchase as giclee prints and other products.

Barbie was awarded her Signature Membership in the South Carolina Watermedia Society in 2006. She has exhibited and won awards in numerous shows, and her work is in both public and private collections around the country.  For 11 years, she was an adjunct art instructor at Midlands Technical College. Currently, Barbie is represented by City Art Gallery in Columbia, SC, where she sells her work and teaches Pathways 2 Painting Classes in Acrylic, Watercolor and Collage painting. She also available for teaching private students, jurying shows and teaching workshops for art leagues in South Carolina and throughout the USA.