David Barton was born in Lowell, Massachusetts in 1963.  He earned a BFA in painting and drawing from The University of the Arts in Philadelphia, PA.  He is the recipient of the Winner’s Award from The Roosevelt Paper Companies Competition in Painting and Drawing, The Stuart M. Egnal Prize in Painting and The Ernest W. Greenfield Annual Memorial Award in painting.  Today Barton is creating a cohesive and powerful body of work.

Barton has been exhibiting his art work in group shows and Lowell open studios.  On May 5, 2012 David Barton and Gay Tracy are exhibiting together at the Brush Gallery in Lowell, Ma.  Recently he was juried into The Cambridge Artist Association.  Barton has exhibited his art work at The Whistler House Museum's Parker Gallery.  His art work was selected for The Healing Power of Art juried competition with Manhattan Arts International.  As well as, The Celebration of Life at Harvard Medical School in Boston, MA.  He has exhibited at Counterpart Gallery in “The Myth Makers” and the Loading Dock Gallery in “Insights and Observations" both located in Lowell, MA.  A press release by Linda Dunn states, “Barton’s figures mesmerize the eye with unexpected combinations.”  An interview by Margo Stage called Barton a “constructionist extraordinaire.”  Along with showings, press releases and a TV interview on Chronicle, his art work has been collected privately for many years. 

Renee Phillips, internationally renowned author, art critic and Director of Manhattan Arts International wrote, “David Barton’s arresting creatures arouse a myriad of emotional reactions that only an artist of his depth of experience and talent could manifest.  After the initial shock we find the tongue in check humor in these wondrous figures.  If we dare we may see ourselves and our own vulnerabilities in their odd gaze or disfigurement.  As all extraordinary art must do, his art initiates a powerful dialog within us and our concepts about beauty, self image, distortion and fear.  His art has a lasting profound impact on viewers long after the first encounter for the stories and interpretations they continue to unleash.”       

Joseph Campbell's philosophy to “follow your bliss” has inspired Barton's artistic and philosophical vision.  He is an artist with integrity and conviction.  Barton continues exploring and exhibiting his art work with passion.