Barry Launius
Just a lil bit about me.
Artist Statement:
"To share the beauty and serenity of the tropics through this God-Given talent. I approach each painting much as I try to live each day; One at a time and to make the next one better. I play fair and give credit where credit is due."
I won't bore you with details unless you ask. I'll simply state the facts and try to be brief.
Then I met a gallery owner on a beach in
who purchased small prints from me on a regular
A short stint at teaching watercolor classes at the Marriott Beach Resort on St. Thomas, USVI.(sweet deal) followed by the luxury-scuba-live-aboard ship commissioning works for all guest cabins and a maiden voyage cruise ensued through the Exuma islands of the Bahamas.
I was also selected a finalist in:
entrants worldwide. The beautiful and charming folks of Anguilla are matched only by the beauty of their island and
sponsored an event including my artwork along with two other
noted Caribbean artist.
Less than ten years ago my life was a disaster. "Self-Will Run Riot" so to speak.
I was able to see my downward
spiral, sought help and somehow landed on what I like to
call " My Souls Chosen Path." As a self-taught, emerging new artist I rapidly found success far beyond
what other artist work lifetimes to achieve. Having a love of the tropics, I pinpointed my market to the "Caribbean." I focused on Ambergris Caye, Belize and met Lindsey owner of
who gave me my first real break, I owe you tons!
basis and help fund my trips to Mexico and fuel my self esteem as an artist.
Thanks Lucia, I am forever grateful!
a juried show with
The last few years have been concentrated in Playa del Carmen, Mexico where my wife and best friend, Phyllis and I have purchased a home which we plan to re-locate to in 2010.
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