Charles F. Barbour (Rick) is a native of Western Pennsylvania, currently residing in Eastern Connecticut.
Charles began playing musical instruments professionally (drums/percussion) in the 8th grade. He is a graduate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Physics and Music, and the Juilliard School, Artist Diploma and Master of Music
He performed with the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra (percussionist), and the Hudson Valley Philharmonic (Principal Timpani), at 38 and 45 years respectively.
Charles served three years in the army, 327th Army Band, Baltimore, and the Army Band at West Point, NY.
Active as a watercolor artist and black & white photographer through the 90s, combining watercolor and egg tempera in the late 90s.
Charles took an extended hiatus and studied with tempera artist Koo Schadler. Charles is currently working in egg tempera exclusively.