"What a delight to discover Chantel's work! Talk about fresh and alive! With bold strokes and strong color, she creates expressive portraits with a distinctive flourish all her own."

- Ann Kraft Walker -

"A visual feast of energetic brushwork, Chantel Lynn Barber's paintings capture the essence of life in a wonderfully intimate way."

- James Richards -

"A wonderful collection of dynamic brush marks, contrasted with accurately placed edges, Chantel's work is a true delight to view."

- Colley Whisson -

"Chantel's paintings are a beautiful juxtaposition of movement, color, brushwork, light and story. Her loose style seizes my attention, draws me in visually, and instantly entices my senses. And as I delve deeper into her works, I find substance, meaning and story that keeps me engaged and interested. I enjoy her artworks every single time I see them."

- Clint Watson -

"My teaching slogan - 'The power of the suggestive is much greater than the statement of reality' - fits Chantel 'to the T' - so poetic and original with feeling!!!"

- CW Mundy -

"Chantel's brushstrokes are thoughtfully placed yet appear as if little effort was expended. This lends to her ability to create vibrant paintings that have both spontaneity and academic adeptness."

- Anne Blair Brown -

"Using expressive brushwork, Chantel does more than capture a likeness in her work. Her bold paint application lends a sense of movement and emotion to each piece, elevating it beyond a predictable rendering and into compelling art."

- Kim VanDerHoek -

"Chantel's work has the energy, depth and emotion of a Tango dance. The brushes and paint being the dancers, the canvas the ballroom."

- Catherine Haverkamp -

"Chantel's work is recognizable. Her paintings are very evocative, full of life and her own freedom."

- Nicolas Martin -