Barbara's Bio
Barbara Stanton is a renowned and internationally celebrated artist specializing in miniature paintings and life drawings, Barbara has been crafting her art for over five decades. Her exceptional portraiture skills led her to paint the mural “Pioneer Founders of Pleasanton” for the City of Pleasanton, which was completed in 2014. In 2016, Barbara made history as the first American artist to grace the Australian TV show “Colour in Your Life.”
Barbara has resided in Livermore for over four decades. She is an active member of the local art community, serving as a long-time member of the Livermore Art Association (LAA) and holding the position of publicity chair for several years. Additionally, she held the esteemed role of Gallery Director for the LAA Gallery in the Carnegie Building downtown for five years. After retiring from teaching private art classes for approximately 25 years, Barbara currently organizes the Figure Drawing workshop every Friday at Livermore’s Bothwell Arts Center. Furthermore, she conducts numerous workshops and demonstrations for California art groups and has served as a juror for several local art shows. She is a signature member of MAA (Miniature Artists of America), IGMA (International Guild of Miniature Artisans), MPSGS (Miniature Painters, Sculptures and Gravers Society), CPA (Cider Painters of America), and the Hilliard Society.
Barbara’s passion for art led her to establish the Essential Figure Show, a platform that aims to showcase the work of local artists who face challenges in exhibiting their nudes in most art shows in the area. She has been the chairperson of the show every year since its inception, and 2026 marks its 17th remarkable year. The show has garnered immense popularity and has become a cherished event in the art community.
Awards (selected):
2026-
Second Place in Florals Award: MASF (Miniature Art Society of Florida, International Show,
Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art (LRMA), Tarpon Springs, FL
2025-
Second Place in Interior or Still Life Award: MASF (Miniature Art Society of Florida, International Show, Dunedin, Fl.
Best of Class for Computer generated art &
Best of Class & Best of Show in 3D Mixed Medium: Alameda County Fair, Pleasanton, Ca.
1st in Florals, Sierra Artists Gallery, Mariposa, Ca.
Best of Show, Spanish Moss Miniature show, Innova Art Gallery. Mobile, Al
Best of Oils, Cider Painters, International Miniature Fine Art Show, Kingston, PA
2024-
Best of Class for Computer generated art: Alameda County Fair, Pleasanton, Ca.
Best of Show & 1st in three categories, Sierra Artists Gallery, Mariposa, Ca.
1st in Oil, LAA Spring Art Show, Livermore, Ca.
2023-
Best of Show for all entrees, Cider Painters, International Miniature Fine Art Show, Kingston, PA
Best of Class (Oil) & Best of Show!: Alameda County Fair, Pleasanton, Ca.
Best of Show & City of Livermore Award, LAA Spring Art Show, Livermore, Ca.
Best of Show, The Essential Figure, LAA, Livermore, Ca.
1st, 2nd & 3rd Place, Sierra Artists Gallery, Mariposa, Ca.
HM, MPSGS (Miniature Painters, Sculptors & Gravers Society of Washington, D.C.) International Show
2022- Best of Show & City of Livermore Award, LAA Spring Art Show, Livermore, Ca.
Best of Class for Computer generated art: Alameda County Fair, Pleasanton, Ca.
Merit Award, The Essential Figure, LAA, Livermore, Ca.
Best Person Award, Seaside Art Gallery International Miniature Art Show, Nags Head, NC,
2021- Best of Show, two 1st Places and two HM's, Sierra Artists Gallery, Mariposa, Ca.
Best of Show for all entrees, Cider Painters, International Miniature Fine Art Show, Kingston, PA
First for Computer generated art: Alameda County Fair, Pleasanton, Ca.
2020- Best of Show in all categories, Cider Painters of America Miniature Fine Art Show, Kingston, PA
HM, MPSGS (Miniature Painters, Sculptors & Gravers Society of Washington, D.C.) International Show
Best of Class for Waterbased Media (Egg Tempera): Alameda County Fair, Pleasanton, Ca.
Best of Class for Computer generated art: Alameda County Fair, Pleasanton, Ca.
2nd & 3rd Place, Sierra Artists Gallery, Mariposa, Ca.
2019- 2nd Place, Exterior or Architectural Category, MASF, International Show, Tarpon Springs, FL
Best of Class for Computer generated art: Alameda County Fair, Pleasanton, Ca.
Merit Award, The Essential Figure, LAA, Livermore, Ca.
2018- HM, MASF (Miniature Art Society of Florida), International Show, Dunedin, Fl.
Best of Class for Computer generated art: Alameda County Fair, Pleasanton, Ca.
Best Entree depicting the Human Form, Cider Painters of America, International Miniature Fine Art Show, Kingston, PA
2017- 1st Place Oil Category, Fells Point Gallery, Baltimore, Md.
2nd Place MASF (Miniature Art Society of Florida), International Show, Tarpon Springs, Fl.
Best of Show, The Essential Figure, LAA, Livermore, Ca.
Silver Award : Alameda County Fair, Pleasanton, Ca.
2016- Best of Show, Sierra Artists Gallery, Mariposa, Ca.
1st Place Oil Category, Fells Point Gallery, Baltimore, Md.
2015- 1st Place Oil & 1st Place Pastels, LAA Spring Art Show, Livermore, Ca.
2014- Merit Award, The Essential Figure, LAA, Livermore, Ca.
2013- 2 Silver Awards at the Alameda County Fair, Pleasanton, Ca.
1st Place Landscape Category, MASF (Miniature Art Society of Florida), International Show, Clearwater, Fl.
2012- 1st Place Botanical/Floral Category, MASF (Miniature Art Society of Florida, International Show, Dunedin, Fl.
Merit Award, The Essential Figure, LAA, Livermore, Ca.
HM, Council for the Arts 28th Annual Miniature Art Exhibit, Chambersburg, PA
2011- 1st Place Oil, Artistic Designs Gallery IN.
HM, at the MPSGS (Miniature Painters, Sculptors & Gravers Society), International Show, International Show, Wash. DC
HM, at the Firehouse Arts Center PAL Members Exhibit, Pleasanton, Ca.
1st Place: Landscape, 2nd Place Portrait, Sierra Artists Gallery, Mariposa, Ca.
Special Award City of Livermore, 2nd Place Oil, LAA Spring Art Festival, Livermore, Ca.
HM, MASF (Miniature Art Society of Florida), International Show, Clearwater, Fl.
Purchase Award, HM, Prairie Winds Art Center 12th Annual Miniature Show, Grand Island, NE
2010- 3rd Place MASF (Miniature Art Society of Florida), International Show, Tarpon Springs, Fl.
HM, MPSGS (Miniature Painters, Sculptors & Gravers Society of Washington, D.C.) International Show
Hm, Council for the Arts of Chambersburg, PA.
HM, The Essential Nude, LAA, Livermore, Ca.
1st Place, Oil, El Dorado Gallery Miniature show, Colorado Springs, Co.
Silver Award, Alameda County Fair, Pleasanton, Ca.
2009- 2nd Runner Up, Custer County, Little Picture Show, Miles City, Mt.
HM, MPSGS (Miniature Painters, Sculptors & Gravers Society of Washington, D.C.) International Show.
Silver Award at the Alameda County Fair, Pleasanton, Ca.
HM, Sierra Artists Gallery, Mariposa, Ca.
Merit Award, El Dorado Gallery Miniature show, Colorado Springs, Co.
2008- 2nd Place Landscape, MASF (Miniature Art Society of Florida), International Show.
Best of Show, Sierra Artists Gallery, Mariposa Ca.
HM, LAA Spring Art Festival, Livermore, Ca.
2007- Best of Show, LAA US Bank Show, Livermore, Ca. HM, LAA Spring Art Festival, Livermore, Ca.
IGMA Study Award, Etching
2006- Best of Show, 1st Place Portrait & 2nd Place Seascape, Sierra Artists Gallery, Mariposa Ca.
HM, LAA Spring Art Festival, Livermore, Ca.
2004- HM, MASF (Miniature Art Society of Florida), International Show, Tarpon Springs, Fl.
2nd Place Figure/Portrait, Sierra Artists Gallery, Mariposa Ca. HM, LAA Spring Art Festival, Livermore, Ca.
2003- 1st Place Portrait, 3rd Place Seascape, 3rd Place Landscape, Sierra Artists Gallery, Mariposa Ca.
2002- Two HM's at the Sierra Artists Gallery, Mariposa Ca.
2001- Silver Award, Alameda County Fair, Pleasanton, Ca.
Two 1st places and Peoples Choice, Sierra Artists Gallery, Mariposa Ca.
1999- Fair Board Purchase Award at the Alameda County Fair, Pleasanton, Ca.
1998- Artist of the Month for July/August, LAA Gallery, Livermore, Ca.
Merit Award in the LAA Spring Art Festival, Livermore, Ca.
1997- Artist of the Month for Nov., Dollhouse Central Website
Silver Award at the Alameda County Fair, Pleasanton, Ca.
1996- Most Popular Painting in the LAA Spring Art Festival, Livermore, Ca.
1995- Merit Award in the LAA Spring Art Festival, Livermore, Ca.
1994- 1st Place & HM, San Mateo Cnty. Fair, Miniature Div., San Mateo Ca.
1993- 2nd Place, Postage Stamp Size Mini Art Show, La Petite Gallery, Montana.
1990- 1st Place, 8th Annual National Miniature Art Show at the Art Center of the Grand Prairie, Stutgart, Arkansas.
2nd Place in the New Mexico Miniature Arts Society, National Art Show, Roswell, New Mexico.
1989- 3rd Place in the 15th Annual National Miniature Art Show, the Gallery La Luz, La Luz New Mexico.
1988- Merit Award at the Alameda County Fair, Pleasanton, Ca.
Publications & More (selected):
2016- Colour in Your Life with Graeme Stevenson, Featured Artist in series
2014- Pioneer Founders of Pleasanton Mural, Main St., City of Pleasanton, Ca.
2012- The Fascinating Female Figure, Life Drawings in Pastel, Soft Cover Book.
2011- Instructional DVD "How to paint Miniature Oil Paintings: Spotted Huntress"
2009- Instructional DVD "How to paint Miniature Oil Paintings: Moss Brea Falls"
Featured Artist in the magazine "Dollshouse Miniatures" (July/August Issue)
2006- CD cover & logo- illustration, photography & graphic design- Trespassing Through Time by Trusting Calliope.
Tri-Valley Artist Guild 2006 Calendar, Jan.
2004- Book cover illustration for "Triumph of Teams" Written by Rick Griggs, published by Tantalus Books
1999- Featured Artist in the magazine "Dolls & Miniatures" (Fall Issue)
1999- Book cover illustration for "Bridges to Balance" Written by Rick Griggs, published by Tantalus Books
Education (selected):
Ongoing Weekly Figure Drawing Workshop
2005- IGMA School, Castine, Maine
1997- Portrait Painting Workshop with Daniel Green, Hayward, CA.
1990-91- Las Positas College, Livermore, Ca. Computer Graphics, Drafting , Technical Illustration & Graphic Design
1981- San Francisco Art Academy, S.F. Ca., Summer Scholarship. Drawing, color theory, & design
1978-80 - Chabot College, Valley Campus, Livermore, Ca. Art in General
Personal:
Happily married to William Maranville, Reitired Engineering Technician, miniature turner and many other amazing talents.
Mother of two boys, Russell & Clayton Anderson. Grandmother to the sweetest little boy, George!
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