About John Barber

    Nationally acclaimed American artist John M. Barber has painted the Chesapeake Bay and the eastern seaboard for nearly three decades. A meticulous chronicler of its watermen, vessels, and lifestyles, Barber is one of the few maritime artists who doesn’t just paint scenes, but the stories behind them — always invoking the magic of light to [...]

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Latest from the "Log"

  • OpSail 2012 Virginia

    I was honored when asked to create the official painting for OpSail that took place in Norfolk, Virginia from June 1-12, 2012. During this historic occasion the Port of Virginia was once again host to a most impressive fleet of tall ships, Naval and military warships, educational and research vessels from 15 nations. OpSail [...]

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Latest “Wet Paint” Additions

 

FD Crockett for Web
Day of Rest UF
Twilight Dredgers
Dawn on Shem Creek UF
Sunset Marsh
Jackson Creek Morn F
Skipjacks off Thomas Point  UF
Offloading the Catch, Tilghman, Island F
Moonlit Harbor  Web