B. 1926 - Barton was born in 1926 in New York. He is entirely self-taught and can not remember a point in time when he did not draw or paint. Edward Barton, is known for his luminescent seascapes. A combination of supreme realism with just a touch of surrealism and executed with the ultimate integrity. All of his paintings, seascapes and landscapes, are 100% imagination with no influences other than his mind. Recently, his talents have touched upon the modern.

A member of the American Institute of Fine Arts, CA, and listed in "American Artists of Renown", Edward Barton paintings may be found in the galleries, private and corporative collections throughout the world, including Prentice-Hall, Vincent Price, Phillips 66, Max Factor, Louvre Drape, Sargent Industries, Seaworld, CBS. Barton has won numerous awards.