Barbara Pratt facts for kids

Barbara Pratt is a talented Canadian painter. She was born on February 16, 1963, and lives in Portugal Cove-St. Philip's, Newfoundland. She is known for her unique style and the interesting subjects she chooses for her paintings.

About Barbara Pratt

Barbara Pratt grew up in a place called St. Catherine's, in St. Mary's Bay, Newfoundland. She went to Rothesay Netherwood School and later studied at Acadia University. There, she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree.

What She Paints

When Barbara Pratt first started painting, she mostly focused on people. She paid special attention to the clothes they wore in her artworks. Over time, her art also began to feature other things. She has painted beautiful flowers and even large oil tankers. These tankers are important to Newfoundland's offshore oil industry.

Exhibitions and Shows

Barbara Pratt had her very first solo art show in 1986. It was held at the Spurrell Gallery in St. John's. In 2010, she created a special art exhibit. This show was inspired by a long train trip she took from Toronto all the way to Vancouver. Just two years later, in 2012, her amazing artwork was displayed at the McMichael Canadian Art Collection. This is a well-known art gallery in Canada.

A Family of Artists

Art runs in Barbara Pratt's family! Her parents, Christopher Pratt and Mary Pratt, were also famous painters. Her mother's maiden name was West. In 2020, Barbara created an art show called Cake. This exhibit was a special way for her to honor her mother. The show was held in St. John's.

Where to See Her Art

You can find Barbara Pratt's paintings in several important art collections. These collections help to preserve and share her work with many people.

• The Rooms Provincial Art Gallery in St. John's, Newfoundland, has some of her art.
• Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador, also in St. John's, displays her work.