The watercolors of Dawna Barton elicit the warmth and charm of country villages and
flower-filled spring gardens. Each painting has its own character, tradition and style. Barton's
work verges on Impressionism, both in her use of color, as well as in the way she achieves the
effect of light on her subjects. "I believe that art should, above all, delight the viewer," asserts
Barton of her work.
Barton has received an honorary doctorate from Salt Lake Community College and was
the recipient of the 1989 Artist of the Year Award at the Pageant of the Arts. She attributes her
success to her long commitment to daily painting. Her spare time is divided enthusiastically
between painting new works and being a devoted grandmother of 12.
Barton lives in Salt Lake City, Utah, surrounded by her four children, each of whom is
also independently successful within the art industry.
BIRTHPLACE: Moab, UT
EDUCATION: Salt Lake Community College, UT
EXHIBITIONS: Kimball Arts Center, Park City, UT
ZCMI, Salt Lake City, UT
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