Barb Armstrong
MEET THE ARTIST
My creative journey began in graphic design, where I spent fifteen years refining my craft at prestigious institutions like Sotheby’s, BBDO Advertising, and various NYC boutique firms. Following this, I dedicated over a decade to corporate sales and marketing within the IT sector. My return to fine art was sparked by my involvement with ArtsWestchester; engaging with local artists, diverse exhibitions, and the public reignited an enduring devotion to acrylic painting on canvas.
Influenced by my design expertise, my current work is anchored in abstract expressionism, placing intentional composition, vibrant color, negative space, and mixed media at the core of my artistry. Although my creative process often starts with tangible references, I rely heavily on intuition to navigate my color choices, textured mark-making, and final aesthetic. I find immense joy in investigating the boundary between realism and abstraction—a fluid space where constant experimentation and evolving viewpoints reveal new creative horizons.
SELECTED EXHIBITIONS
2026
Loft Artists Association Close to Home (Juried), Come to the Table
Arts Council of Rockland (ACOR) Member show, Sunflower Push
Mamaroneck Artist Guild (MAG) Works on Paper Group Show, Peony Outbreak
ArtsWestchester The Arts Exchange (Juried), Caliente
2025
The Rockefeller Gallery Still Moments Reimagined (Juried), Tranquility Exists
KinoSaito Community Exhibition (Juried), Object Abstraction
Garner Arts Center 9th Annual Member Show, Lily Pads Out on the Lake
The Carriage Barn Members Exhibition (Juried), Take a Chance
Yellow Studio In Bloom Open Call, Flower Power
Mamaroneck Artist Guild (MAG) Members Exhibition, Mountain Retreat
Edward Hopper House Members Exhibition (Juried), Free at Last
Loft Artists Association Zing (Juried), Upstream to Fertile Ground
Insidesmallartexhibit The Color of Rebellion (Juried), Organized Chaos
Mamaroneck Artist Guild (MAG) Small Works, Random Objects
Arts Council of Rockland (ACOR) Women in History, Nonna from the Old World
2024
Garner Arts Center 8th Annual Member Exhibition, Blue Queen
EDUCATION
Sacred Heart University Fairfield, CT, John Welch MBA, Management
Hofstra University Hempstead, NY, Bachelor of Business Administration, Marketing
SUNY at Farmingdale NY, AA Advertising Art & Design
School at Visual Arts New York, NY
Art Students League New York, NY