ARTIST STATEMENT: BARBARA ARNETT OTEY

Inspired by artists in the "Land of Enchantment," Barbara began painting in the early-90's with Dorothy Vorhees, a renowned Albuquerque artist and teacher, and later with Sheila Savannah, of Prescott, Arizona.  Her work emphasizing flowers draws heavily on memories of her youth in Memphis, Tennessee and young adulthood in New Orleans, Louisiana.  Since moving to Folsom in 1998, she has expanded her work to landscapes, and an occasional still-life.

Barbara is a member and Treasurer of Folsom Arts Association, El Dorado Hills Arts Association, Placerville Arts Association, and was currently appointed by Council member Kerri Howell to serve on the Folsom Arts and Cultural Commission. Barbara currently takes watercolor workshops in the area.

Her picture, "Abloom" received an honorable mention in a WASH show and was hung in the California State Capitol.  Her artistic endeavors are wholeheartedly supported by her three children, three grandchildren, one great grandson and husband Glen.

Email: barbotey@comcast.net
You can see more of my work on the
El Dorado Hills Arts Assoc. website.Click Here