Carol Barber has been active in the visual arts since 1992, working as a commercial illustrator, graphic designer, art teacher, floral designer, muralist, gallery associate, and exhibiting artist. She began showcasing her fine art in accredited galleries in 2000. Carol holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from James Madison University and a Master of Fine Arts from Radford University. Her studio is located in a serene area of Barboursville, VA, surrounded by conservation easement land.