About

Short Bio

My paintings depict natural settings, architectural landmarks, florals, and wildlife. While working mainly in watercolors for the past 40 years, I have recently started to experiment with acrylics. This affords me the opportunity to be more expressive and not so focused on all the little details. I work out of my home in Northeast Ohio where my 'backyard' includes Malabar Farm and Mohican State Park. When I'm not painting you'll find me making maple syrup in the winter, and gardening or hiking the rest of the year.

Statement

My portfolio typically features strong, vibrant colors and expressive brushwork. I want to capture the essence of an image, whether it's a landscape, floral display or wildlife, without being overly detailed. My style has evolved over the years from being very tight and realistic to more loose and expressive. I have always admired the impressionists and have been trying to develop a more painterly style when experimenting with acrylics.

Biography

Carol received her BFA in Illustration from the Columbus College of Art and Design in 1986. She worked in the advertising and video production field for nearly twenty years creating 2-D and 3-D graphics and animation for broadcast, training videos, and corporate clients. Since that time Carol has created illustrations and watercolor and acrylic paintings that appear in many private homes throughout the U.S.