Barbara studied art in New York City and published both stories and covers in Underground Comix under the name “Willie Mendes.” She developed her style of brilliantly colored narrative paintings, epic in detail and scale, and has exhibited them in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Florida and Tel Aviv. Her biblical murals are permanently displayed in Jerusalem and Florida. Her Los Angeles studio/gallery is open to the public. Barbara Mendes can be contacted at 310.558.3215