Barnhart’s progression to art was a natural one. With professional musicians, songwriters, and a comic book illustrator as grandparents and parents devoted to all aspects of artistic education, Barnhart and her twin sister Doreen started painting at an early age. With works primarily in charcoal and pastel, Barnhart has been commissioned to produce Kentucky Derby Festival posters, a PGA Golf Experience poster, and special artwork for the Woodford Reserve Bourbon Kentucky Derby bottle.