Barbara is originally from upstate New York. Earned a BFA in Graphic Design from Ringling College of Art and Design. Soon after graduation, she moved to San Francisco and spent 20 years working her way up to Art Director and Licensing Director at Sony Entertainment's merchandising division. 

There, she created art for singers like Elton John, Madonna, KISS, Michael Jackson, The Beatles, Grateful Dead, Britney Spears and many more. During that time, she was also the creator of “Perfect Sense,” a weekly Reno-based cartoon. 

In 2004, Barbara and her family moved back to the Orlando area to be closer to her parents. Her son is currently a junior at UCF.

She now creates merchandise for Hard Rock Cafe, Disney, and Universal and is always open for new career opportunities.