Barbara Hack has always held a great passion for the figure and, this, has always involved it in her work. An ongoing reflection of people and their emotions, Barbara’s subject matter reflects her love for figurative work and the challenge that accompanies realistic portraiture. Working predominantly in painting mediums, she aims, however, to push beyond realism and capture resonant moments in time.
Barbara received her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in drawing and painting after intensive study in Europe and additional training in New York. Since then, she has continued to harness her artistic talents to drive her professional career. She has worked as a Courtroom artist , fashion illustrator and numerous art related jobs.
In the last 20 years she has taught at numerous academies. Five years ago Barbara left to pursue her Art career full time. She continues to teach private lessons to adults and encourages them to follow their passion.
Barbara also teaches Workshops and most recently in Italy. She currently resides in the United States.
The following are a sample of the more Prestigious competitions
International Biennial Portrait Competition 2021 2022,2023
Fikfa finalists 2023
NOAPS Best of America 2023
Top 20 Finalist In Portrait society of America International Competition 2022
ModPortrait 2022 -MEAM Museum Spain
Finalist in Portrait Society of America members 2017,2018,2019,2022competition
National Oil and Acrylic Painters International Online Show 2022,23
Wausau Contemporary Museum of Art : Painting the Figure Now Exhibition 2018,2020,2022
Annual National Juried Exhibition | Wausau Museum of Contemporary Art 2023 - 2nd Place awarded
ARC FINALIST In two categories. 2022
Art Renewal Center Semi finalist with 4 paintings. 2020
International Guild of Realism Online Show 2020
Portrait Society of America- 9th place Award Members Competition
Oil Painters of America 2021
Figurativas Finalist 2021
Boynes Emerging Artist Top Finalist
International Biennial Portrait Competition 2021 Honorable Mention: WMOCA
Mozaik Philanthropy Future artists award.
Salmagundi club 2021-22
Shortlisted for the international FIKVA AWARD
NOAPS BEST portrait
NOAPS AWARD of Excellence
Artists Network Magazine Award of Excellence
Fine Art Connoisseur Magazine “ dressed for impress “ article
American Woman Artists 2019 Spring online show| Award of Merit
International Biennial Portrait Competition 2019 | Wausau Museum of Contemporary Art
Salmagundi club | 2019
Wausau Contemporary Museum of Art : Painting the Figure Now Exhibition 2019
Art Renewal Center finalist with two paintings 2019