Barbara Torke

Barbara Torke has been painting since she was a child on a farm on Colorado's Front Range. She studied art and education in college and has a BA and MA. She taught art at the elementary school level as well as several other areas. She now paints and also teaches painting to adults. Barbara currently lives on the Western Slope of Colorado with her partner, Dale, and four cats. She has four children, five grandchildren, a multitude of dog friends, and grandpets. She loves animals, camping,...See more

Barbara Torke has been painting since she was a child on a farm on Colorado's Front Range. She studied art and education in college and has a BA and MA. She taught art at the elementary school level as well as several other areas. She now paints and also teaches painting to adults. Barbara currently lives on the Western Slope of Colorado with her partner, Dale, and four cats. She has four children, five grandchildren, a multitude of dog friends, and grandpets. She loves animals, camping, reading, swimming, and writing. Barbara is best known for her whimsical watercolors and pastels of dogs and pickup trucks. Learn more about Barbara's artwork at www.BarbaraTorkeArt.com See less