The Instructors of The Barbara A. Wood Academy of Art

We have assembled a wonderful group of talented art instructors that has evolved from many backgrounds and experiences. They are professional artists and encompass a broad spectrum of art skills and knowledge of art materials, unparalleled in the art industry today. All enjoy creating art in their own style and sharing it with the world. Each Instructor brings a sensitivity to the learning process, and they all want to teach you new skills and techniques... so you too can fulfill your dream of becoming a successful artist! Please click elow to learn more about each of our wonderful and talented instructors.		  
 

 

Barbara A. Wood is one of the world’s most collected impressionistic artists. The list of collectors who own Barbara’s work is a virtual world wide “Who’s Who” of celebrities and art connoisseurs... President & Mrs. Ronald Reagan, Elizabeth Taylor, Jerry Lewis, Ron Howard, Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue and General Tommy Franks, to name a few. read more...

Pamela Edwards. Receiving a scholarship to the Carnegie Mellon Institute in Pittsburgh, PA at the age of 8 was just one of the many artistic achievements Pamela Edwards has attained in her life. After graduating high school, Pam attended Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, NY where she majored in drawing and painting. read more...

Christopher Simpson. The creative journey of artist Chris Simpson, has been unfolding for over two decades, continually evolving in technique and artistic vision.
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Lauren Poli. With over 25 years experience in the arts, Lauren has worked in an array of mediums, including oil, acrylic, and water colors, as well as polymer clay and decoupage. read more...