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I'm Barbara Haywood Burry, a multidisciplinary freelance artist based in Battle Creek, Michigan. I specialize in pencil drawing and mixed-media works, creating original drawings, paintings, and sculptures from a home studio, while handling commissioned pieces on consignment and offering prints for sale. I’m a strong communicator who thrives on managing multiple, detail‑intensive projects with accuracy and professionalism. Over the years I’ve built a steady client base, taught art and study skills, and contributed to classrooms and private tutoring, all while pursuing creative collaborations and commissions.…I'm Barbara Haywood Burry, a multidisciplinary freelance artist based in Battle Creek, Michigan. I specialize in pencil drawing and mixed-media works, creating original drawings, paintings, and sculptures from a home studio, while handling commissioned pieces on consignment and offering prints for sale. I’m a strong communicator who thrives on managing multiple, detail‑intensive projects with accuracy and professionalism. Over the years I’ve built a steady client base, taught art and study skills, and contributed to classrooms and private tutoring, all while pursuing creative collaborations and commissions.

Barbara Haywood Burry

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I'm Barbara Haywood Burry, a multidisciplinary freelance artist based in Battle Creek, Michigan. I specialize in pencil drawing and mixed-media works, creating original drawings, paintings, and sculptures from a home studio, while handling commissioned pieces on consignment and offering prints for sale. I’m a strong communicator who thrives on managing multiple, detail‑intensive projects with accuracy and professionalism. Over the years I’ve built a steady client base, taught art and study skills, and contributed to classrooms and private tutoring, all while pursuing creative collaborations and commissions.…I'm Barbara Haywood Burry, a multidisciplinary freelance artist based in Battle Creek, Michigan. I specialize in pencil drawing and mixed-media works, creating original drawings, paintings, and sculptures from a home studio, while handling commissioned pieces on consignment and offering prints for sale. I’m a strong communicator who thrives on managing multiple, detail‑intensive projects with accuracy and professionalism. Over the years I’ve built a steady client base, taught art and study skills, and contributed to classrooms and private tutoring, all while pursuing creative collaborations and commissions.

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I’m Barbara Haywood Burry, a multidisciplinary freelance artist based in Battle Creek, Michigan. I specialize in pencil drawing and mixed-media works, creating original drawings, paintings, and sculptures from a home studio, while handling commissioned pieces on consignment and offering prints for sale.

I’m a strong communicator who thrives on managing multiple, detail‑intensive projects with accuracy and professionalism. Over the years I’ve built a steady client base, taught art and study skills, and contributed to classrooms and private tutoring, all while pursuing creative collaborations and commissions.

Skills

Pencil Illustration

Acrylic Illustration

Line Art

Watercolour Illustration

Pen and Ink Illustration

Experience Level

Pencil Illustration

Expert

Acrylic Illustration

Intermediate

Line Art

Intermediate

Watercolour Illustration

Intermediate

Pen and Ink Illustration

Intermediate

Artwork

Intermediate

Book Illustration

Intermediate

Charcoal Illustration

Intermediate

Portrait

Intermediate

Branding

Intermediate

Advertising Illustration

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Artist at Self-Employed

June 16, 2025 - Present

Full-time freelance artist producing original drawings, paintings, and sculptures from a home-based studio; complete commissioned artwork under consignment contracts; create and sell original works and prints through online auctions and direct sales.

Freelance Artist at Self-Employed

July 1, 1980 - June 13, 2025

Part-time freelance artist previously maintained a long-term client base and consistent portfolio of mixed-media work while employed in other fields.

Private Tutor at Wyzant

August 1, 2007 - September 1, 2013

Booked and managed short- and long-term clients; provided instruction in Visual Arts, English, Study Skills, and Test Preparation for K-12 students.

Visual Arts Instructor at Orange County Public Schools, Orlando, FL

February 14, 2012 - June 11, 2012

Corner Lake Middle School (Grades 7-8).

Freelance Artist - Full-Time Self-Employed at Self-Employed

June 16, 2025 - Present

Produce original drawings, paintings, and sculptures from a home-based studio. Complete commissioned artwork under consignment contracts. Create and sell original works and prints through online auctions and direct sales.

Freelance Artist – Part-Time Self-Employed at Self-Employed

July 1, 1980 - June 13, 2025

Created original artwork while maintaining full-time employment in other fields. Built a long-term client base and consistent portfolio of mixed-media work.