Barry Nehr was born and raised in Lancaster Pennsylvania. For 20 years he was the Regional Illustrator for the U.S. Forest Service in Atlanta.

Barry's paintings are available in numerous galleries around the Southeast. Barry has painted murals for several exhibit companies that can be seen all across the United States, including Sea World California, Warner Robbins Air Force Base in Georgia, as well as many State and National Parks.

Barry primarily works in oils. He describes his painting style as impressionistic, with an emphasis on color, light, and shadow. He is also skilled in the use of pen and ink and felt markers, which he uses to produce illustrations for many educational exhibits.