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Barbara Wood Obituary
Barbara is survived by her loving children, Greg and Heba Wood, Michael and Jane Wood and Juli and Steve Stern, along with seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Barbara was born in Columbus, Ohio where she was raised until her late teenage years when she moved to New York City and attended The Traphagen Institute of Fashion and The Arts Students League of New York. There she met her husband, Clarence Raymond Wood. Following World War II, they moved to Southern California, where Barbara continued her studies at the Otis Parsons School of Art and the Pasadena School of Fine Arts. Barbara amassed a large body of work and began exhibiting around the country and the world, with one woman shows in England, Scotland and Japan. She is most known for her masterful use of color--"For me, color is the music of painting". Barbara's works are in the private collections of many prominent people, including President and Mrs. Ronald Reagan, Dick Van Dyke, Mickey Rooney, Jayne Seymour, Jerry Lewis, Ron Howard and many, many more.
She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
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Memories and Condolences
for Barbara Wood
Rhonda Campbell
March 13, 2025
She opened her studio to the Westlake Village Art Guild where I organized the Studio Tour for many artist. I put one of her paintings on the cover of the booklet. She was an extraordinary painter and person. She will be missed. Rhonda Campbell
Ben Kaufman
August 28, 2024
A very sweet and generous woman.
John J. Burns
August 17, 2024
Am so sorry to belatedly learn of Barbara´s passing. I continue to admire a poster in my collection of one of her paintings that she personally signed years ago along with her best wishes to my spouse Joan. I .Her artwork is outstanding. She seemed to me to be a warm hearted very talented individual who indeed helped to make our world a better place. Joan and I extend our sincere condolences to all of Barbara´s loved ones.
A fan
July 24, 2024
Thanks for the beautiful images. RIP
Barbara Kearns
June 5, 2024
I recently had a gathering of my neighbors at my winter home in Florida to meet my daughter & her husband. Many had never been in my home, so it was a delight to show off my collection of Barbara A Wood serigraphs gracing the walls of my guest bedroom, my favorite being FORGET ME NOT, the one that started it all. And the "OH's & AW's were just plain MARVELOUS! Ms. Wood is alive & well throughout the world, even in my home in Largo, FL.
John Stevenson
March 31, 2024
I loved her work unfortunately i could only afford prints of her paintings but i do so love them so much
My condollenses to her family, she will be sadly missed
John B Stevenson
Guy Medford
February 21, 2024
goodbye inspirational spiritual friend. I found a work of yours that watches me now 30 years, I looked for you since and always wanted to meet you, often finding your hints to bring home and display on my walls. I will pass your artistic gifts to my children and someday speak to you in heaven. Guy M
Cathy Trame
January 17, 2024
I was so sorry to see this posting while searching for Barbara Wood and how to contact her. My husband and I, though not wealthy or famous, have collected her work over many years, mostly through Park West Gallery. We love her use of color and subtle nuances of character expression. One of our favorite, and our only original piece, was torn during a move. We were hoping to restore it, hence the wish to contact Barbara. She was truly a gifted artist, and her work will leave a hole in the art community. We were blessed to share her beautiful work. Condolences to your family.
Veronika Holiczki
October 24, 2023
Being of Austrian Origin I try to ready as many books possible in English and Ms. Wood's book I
loved to ready most; many times she offered charakters and opinions with which it was easy to identify and so I felt Sometimes very near to Ms. Wood. R.I.P.
Lou Koven
September 24, 2023
Our memories of Barbara are deep, treasured and loving as she was my stepmother for over 40-years. We spent many wonderful times together, celebrating holidays, birthdays and many family get-togethers. Her talent as an artist was phenomenal. She was a loving, caring and warm person. We will miss her forever.
Lou & Carole K.
Barbara Kearns
September 9, 2023
I am just now learning of the passing of Barbara A Wood. I became aware of her work after purchasing a piece of art for $10 at a local auction back in 2012 because I thought the frame was worth at least that much. Come to find out just a few months later, it was a serigraph titled Forget Me Not. It is the main attraction in our bedroom at our home in Florida. As a result, I now own 11 Barbara A Wood pieces mostly serigraphs. I have a framed signed poster from her ONE WOMAN SHOW in Atlanta in my hallway, also. As a result, I had to learn everything I could about her. She is the epitome of survival at its best using her talent to not only support herself, but to fill the world with her lovely art.
I send to you, her family, my Sincere Sympathy in her passing.
Donna Rowe
September 5, 2023
Rest in Peace Aunty Barbara
(I was spouse of your nephew Larry) Was a pleasure knowing you. I still have pillows you gave me for my birthdays with your artwork on them.
Donna 'Marks' Rowe
Richard Boudreau
September 4, 2023
I fell in love with Ms Woods work when she exhibited in Concord MA in the early 90's. I have 11 pieces in my collection. What a great loss.
Carol Deveau
August 30, 2023
So sorry to hear about Barbara´s passing. We were neighbors in Thousand Oaks, CA for many years. We to have many of her beautiful printings hanging on our walls at home. Her artistic painting style and colors were truly beautiful. Carol and Scott Deveau.
Karen P.
August 3, 2023
I have enjoyed having her talent grace my walls for nearly 30 years. Thank you!
Jan Jordan
July 19, 2023
To Julie and family. I am so sorry to hear of Barbara´s passing. She was blessed to have had such a wonderful life and to have touched so many with her art. I´m an avid collector of her art and was even treated to a 50th birthday celebration by my sisters at Her Georgia art gallery. I just love her work. It touches my soul
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