Bougainvillea House Gallery

Barbara Totten
305-743-2916
E-Mail: totten-farm@juno.com

Having grown up along the New Jersey shore, the sea has always been a big part of my life. So, when my husband andI started spending our winters in the Florida Keys, it was a natural progression to settle here permanently when we retired.

Painting is the way I express emotions about the world around me. I feel very fortunate to have the opportunity to share my views of this place we call Paradise.

I have been drawing and painting as long as I can remember. My first "Art Sale" was at the age of 14 when people bought my hand painted Christmas cards. Mainly self-taught, I try to keep learning by taking workshops from artists whose work I admire. And, as a member of several art organizations, I am actively involved in all aspects of the art community.

My work is exhibited at several galleries in the Keys and in private collections throughout Europe, the Caribbean and North America.