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Tilghman Island Sunset
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Twilight Finish
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Winter on the Eastern Shore
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National Maritime Historical Society
A belated entry to gratefully acknowledge The Society for their presentation to me, in the spring of 2009, their Distinguished Service Award. This honor was bestowed upon me for my artistic efforts in “Preserving the maritime heritage of America”. The presentation was made by Master of Ceremonies and past recipient Gary Jobson at Washington, D.C’s Army and Navy Club.
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John Morton Barber – Youtube video
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Barber vs Barber
What a pleasure it is for me to announce the first ever, father & son exhibition of our artwork! When: Opening Reception 5:30-8:30 PM October 9, 2009. Exhibition closes November 13, 2009 Where: Gallery 5800/ upstairs at Suitable for Framing, 5800 Grove Avenue, Richmond, VA 23226 804.285.0774. To learn more about the event, please visit http://www.BarbervsBarber.com Barber vs Barber: I, primarily a painter of the Chesapeake Bay, will join son Joshua R. Barber, painter of modern icons, October 9 for…
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The Barber Family
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My Days with Walter Cronkite
There is certainly nothing I could add of any substance to the public mourning of Walter Cronkite’s passing. However, I would like to say a few words about the man and to recount some of my favorite memories. It was fall 1998 when Wyntje, Cronkite’s 60′ English built sailing ketch, passed through Deltaville, Virginia on her way south to Tortola, British Virgin Islands. I met the captain of the vessel whose mission it was to deliver the boat safely to…
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La Dolce Vita- The Art & Wine of Italia!
I was invited to attend a wine tasting on June 23, 2009 at Little Venice Restaurant in Richmond, Virginia. This wonderful restaurant is owned by our friends from Capri, Italy, Peppino and Alberto Mastromano. Kathy and I attended this sold- out affair with six of my paintings from our travels in Italy. We enjoyed the most delicious dishes from Peppino’s kitchen such as Marinated Swordfish, Orecchiette and Roasted Hangar Steak in a Barbera Demi Glaze. Wines were paired with the…
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“Crossing the Chesapeake- 1948″ Major Painting
A client from Bethesda, Maryland approached me in spring, 2008 with a concept for a painting. As a young boy, during the latter part of the 1940s, he and his family would spend summers on the Eastern Shore of Maryland with relatives. They would drive to Sandy Point, near Annapolis, and take the auto ferry across the Chesapeake Bay to Matapeake and then on to Aunt Joan’s home. On one crossing in 1948, my friend made a photo of the…
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