Colleen Barry

About

Painter who has a popular Instagram account under the handle colleenbarryart, which has attained 120,000 followers. She has made numerous posts that feature her oil paintings of nude figures. Her artwork has often explored the notion of maternity. 

Before Fame

Early on in her career, she was mentored by Ghanaian artist Sam Adoquei. She eventually went on to study at the American Academy in Rome. 

Trivia

She has served as the Director of Drawing at Grand Central Atelier. Her paintings have been exhibited in galleries that include Robert Simon Fine Art and Arcadia Contemporary. 

Family Life

She has been married to her husband Will St. John, who is also an artist. Together, they have two children. 

Associated With

She has been influenced by the likes of Michelangelo, Käthe Kollwitz, and Andy Warhol.