The Art and Music of Barry Etris
The Paintings
Barry began drawing and painting at age four, encouraged by his cousin Thomas Marshall whose own cartoon work inspired Barry. At age 13 he won a statewide (Georgia) art competition, and again achieved this at age fourteen. He was extended a full art scholarship to the University of Georgia by Lamar Dodd, but turned it down to attend Georgia State for one year to study under Joe Perrin. Barry would leave his art education to pursue entertainment, little realizing that he would return to his first love later in life and incorporate it into his creative endeavors in a very serious way.
Faces & Songs
It is the story-songs that inspired the series of artwork – Faces & Songs. Through his charcoal and pencil renderings, Mr. Etris has captured the vividness and sensitivity of his characters, giving the public the opportunity to experience the qualities that so inspired the songs. Prints are available for sale and include: (visit the art gallery)
- Lum Crow – The Actual Title is: To Once More Gaze Into Bygone Days - Charcoal & Pencil - Original Available for Purchase - Offset Lithograph prints available in sizes 19” x 24” or 14” x 17”
- Portrait of Reuben James - (Charcoal) - Original Available for Purchase - Offset Lithograph prints available in size 17” x 22”
- You Still Walk The Furrowed Fields - Charcoal & Pencil - Original Available for Purchase - Offset Lithograph prints available in sizes 19” x 24” or 14” x 17”
The Paintings
- Candlelight and Old Brass - Acrylic on Canvas - 18” x 24” - In Private Collection
- Fit For a Queen - Arcylic on Canvas Board - 18” x 24” - Available for Purchase
- Glass Swan and Change - Acrylic on Canvas - 14” x 18” - In Private Collection
- Leaves- Acrylic on Canvas Board - Available for Purchase
- No Bath Today - Acrylic on Canvas Board - 18” x 24” - Available for Purchase
- Pitcher and Three Limes - Acrylic on Canvas Board - In Private Collection
- Still-life with Apples - Acrylic on Canvas Board - 8” x 10”
- Still-life with Lemons - Acrylic on Canvas Board - 9” x 12”
- Still-life with Oranges - Acrylic on Canvas Board - 12” in diameter
- The Adversaries - 12” x 16” - Acrylic on Canvas Board
- The Departure
Barry was honored to create the drawing of “Little Sparrow” for Dolly Parton, whose own story-songs he admires.
