About the Artist:

Carol started painting seriously and without a formal art education when she was in her late teens, concentrating on still life and portraits. "I was doing very well, but unhappy with the amount of time involved creating my 'masterpieces'."

Her art career was put on hold to raise 4 sons. With the boys grown and with the encouragement of family and friends, especially her husband, Todd, she found herself longing to put a "real" paint brush back into her hands again.

Medium and Style:

She knew she didn't want to go back to the still life and portraits again, so she began studying other artists and what they had to offer. "I wanted to paint something that most people could relate to, and chose landscapes. It's wonderful to dream you are there while creating."

Her oil paintings are heavily layered so there is great depth and a true feeling of texture.

Shows and Exhibitions:

• A print of "Magical Waterfall" is being put on display in the International Contemporary Art Fair 2000, July 19th through the 23rd., in the Exhibition Pavillion of Recinto Ferial, Arroyo Primero, Marbella, Malaga, Spain.
• A print of "Monarch of the Forest" is on permanent display in the International Contemporary Art Fair, Fair and Congresses Centre of Marbella, Malaga, Spain.
• Won the "Holiday Award" for best painting in the CSW Gallery.
• Was listed as an emerging artist with the Doubletake Gallery, in Minnesota.
• She was chosen as the first "Spotlight Exhibit" in the Carnell Gallery, in Wisconsin, and is now in the archives.
• Carol is now on permanent display in the Mining Company's fine art gallery.
• She sold her first internet painting at the Beaux Arts Gallery, in Maryland which usually only shows impressionism.