Ranoosh Barclay has been painting from the age of 16, having begun her studies under a private teacher. She then continued her training at the Phoenix School and the National Academy and Art Student’s League, in the United States. She received 1st prize for her work in Phoenix. She also received 1st prize from the Art Student’s League. Her work there was exhibited in Canada, under the auspices of the London Museum. Ranoosh won first prize in both the 40th and 41st Annual Artists Ball, A.S.A.

While still a student, Ranoosh was commissioned to paint the portrait of the wife of Wallace Harrison (Designer/Architect of Lincoln Center, Rockefeller Center and the United Nations). She has also painted portraits of several prominent Europeans.

Her artistry also finds expression through still life and landscape. She feels that "Human, nature and art are one". She works directly from the subject and paints almost exclusively in plein-air. She feels that a short amount of time painting outdoors accomplishes so much more than many hours in the studio. "Art is not merely copying the subject or an exact replica of reality (a camera can accomplish that), but is how the artist responds to the subject.

Painting is creative. It expresses ideas and dreams based on reality. It is an expression of mind and spirit."

Ranoosh has shown in the following galleries:

Adelaide Fine Art, New Canaan, CT

Cavalier, Stamford, CT

The Norton Gallery, Darien, CT

Noel Fine Art, Bronxville, NY

Millbrook Gallery, Millbrook, NY

The Gallery at Pulvars Corners, NY

Schillay and Rehs Fine Arts, NY, NY

Heidi Neuhoff Gallery, Inc.
999 Madison Avenue, NY, NY

Magidson Fine Art
1070 Madison Avenue, NY, NY

Exibited two times in the jury show at the Salmagundi Club, NY, NY.

She has her work in private collections in both the United States and Europe.

Ranoosh currently resides in Connecticut, where she paints and teaches privately. She is a member of the prestigious Salmagundi Club in New York, one of the oldest centers for fine artists from New York and around the country. She is also a member of the American Artist Professional League in New York City.