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Watercolor Workshop- Washington Missouri

2010-01-07T19:51:00.000-08:00

February 20 - February 21, 2010
The Mid-Missouri Fine Arts Society presents a workshop with St. Louis-based, internationally-recognized watercolor artist Carol Carter.
Website: www.carol-carter.com
Location: Washington City Hall, 405 Jefferson Street
Washington, Missouri (directions mailed with confirmation)
Time: 9am to 4pm each day with 1 hour lunch break
Cost: $150 for MMFAS members (must have been a member at least 3 months)
$200 for non-members
Workshop is open to artists of all levels. Space is limited! To reserve your space, send a $50 non-refundable deposit to: Miriam Krone, 4187 Highway KK, New Haven, MO 63063. Check made out to MMFAS.
Questions? Contact Miriam at 573-237-5580 or miriamkrone@gmail.com

my billboard

2009-10-16T05:45:00.000-07:00

here a photo of me and my billboard....

it's all so BIG! it looked awesome installed outside...but very kool inside with the SCALE.

hey HEY!!!!

thanks mary for getting me this!

Exhibition Opening- St. Louis

2009-07-19T06:02:00.000-07:00

new summer work-- watercolors and acrylics

Crepes in the City

Opening

Friday July 24th

6 - 9 pm

July 24- August 20

500 North 14th Street
St Louis MO
314 436-1900

All are invited!
I will be there too.

Sauce Magazine

2009-05-05T15:26:00.000-07:00

here's a nice article on the Stimulus Package art show by Byron Kerman. what a nice piece.

Watercolor Portraits!

2009-02-26T14:37:00.000-08:00

Have you ever thought about having your children painted in watercolor? or capturing that special moment with a timeless painting?
I would love to work with you on bringing your ideas to fruition!

OPENING FRIDAY DECEMBER 5- American Contemporary Gallery

2008-12-03T07:12:00.001-08:00

You are cordially invited to attend our Gala Holiday Opening on December 5th. This select group
of artists is exhibiting work that celebrates their insight and vision, ranging from the
clarity of seen images to the expression of those only felt.
Each body of diverse work invites the viewer on an exciting visual journey designed
to delight. We hope you and your friends will enjoy this show, the company of the artists,
and an evening that is sure to glow warmly in your memory.
Please join us for our gala opening on the evening of
December 5th, 2008 from 7-10 PM. New Visions runs through December 30th.
Need more information? Call or e-mail John at (410) 263-4800
or johnbodkin@AmericanContemporaryGallery.com
1851 McGuckian Street, Annapolis, MD 21401

I will be at the opening! Please join me !!!

Naples Florida!

2008-11-13T19:38:00.000-08:00

Here i am... checking out Naples Florida... the gold coast of the gulf coast!

what a wonderfully delightful town. i love the beauty, charm, and ambiance.

went to the Naples Art Museum today... as well as most of the galleries.

this evening... after the sunset... i walked downtown on Fifth Street -- to take in the live music and open stores and galleries.

tomorrow will bring new adventures.

New Winter Exhibition

2008-11-11T08:38:00.000-08:00

I will be having a part in a group exhibition at: http://www.americancontemporarygallery.com/

in Annapolis, MD during the month of December. There is an opening on December 5 from 7 -10 pm -- which I will be attending. If you are near the area... and would like to come -- please feel invited. I look forward to meeting new friends.... and greeting old ones.

Hope to see you there!

ARCHFRAMING.com

2008-10-12T15:18:00.000-07:00

here is my friend... David James -- who works with www.archframing.com

Arch Frame is a wholesale and retail distributor of frame and fine art in st. louis. i have worked with them over the years -- framing my shows, framing for clients, installations, and representing my work to various client/projects.

it's been a privilege to work with them. they do excellent work - with quality and resolve.

i have the highest respect for their professionalism and creative achievement.

David James is standing in front of a few of my watercolors in their showroom.~

The Venetians-- Landscapes

2008-09-29T06:58:00.000-07:00

These paintings are part of the SAVANNAH series-- from 2006. This installation is important-- because it contains all of them!

Each panel measures 7" H x 48 "W.... and conveys snippets of Low Country landscape as "seen" through venetian blinds.

It was forntunate to keep them together as a collection -- as they are more powerful with their sublte transitions.

How wonderful it is to see them being appreciated and featured!

THE VENETIANS
acrylic
14" H x 55" W
2006

Sculpture

2008-09-25T22:00:00.000-07:00

This folk-art sculpture is one that i made over 18 years ago. the base is wood... .and the spikes are sharp. the surface is hand painted and there's a lot of layering.

this went with a painting-- The One That Got Away.

HOLLYWOOD- baby!

2008-09-23T19:13:00.000-07:00

this painting is in the living room -- a tall acrylic figure dating from 2000.

the painting is monumental.. towering over the sofa.

Untitled
acrylic/paper
75" H x 55 " W
2000

Cannas
watercolor on Arches 300 lb cp
45" H x 30 " W
2003

Hollywood Collection

2008-09-23T10:14:00.000-07:00

these few paintings are from a collection in Los Angeles CA-- where the collector has many of my paintings. The pieces are exhibited throughout the home -- and the color and intensity are amazing.

i will add other digitals of work over the coming days.

Banana and Canna
watercolor on Arches 300 lb cp
65 " H x 45" W [left]
45" H x 35" W [right]
2000

Two Belle Glade Girls
acrylic/paper
60" H x 60" W
1995

Archer Wealth Management

2008-09-17T06:51:00.000-07:00

These two acrylics are among the five paintings of mine in Barbara Archer's collection at Archer Wealth Management. Barbara has been a client and friend of mine for years. She's enormously energized and lovely individual.

I am thankful for the attention this work receives in her office.

Biscayne Blue
acrylic
50" H x 55 W
2003

Communication
acrylic
45" H x 65 " W
1999

WORLD TRADE CENTER

2008-09-16T06:36:00.000-07:00

this drawing -- from 1979.. is very very old.. in my portfolio. i found it in a flat file recently... and had forgotten that i did it. i was astonished to see.. that in the lower right corner.. there was a view of the WORLD TRADE CENTER -- along with the STATUE OF LIBERTY. i have no recollection of doing this... but i DO remember eating at the WTC and being fascinated with the building.

what a bittersweet image to have in my portfolio.

the two figures are self portraits.... when i had short hair.. and weighed 100 lbs.

Untitled
pencil on mat board
30 " H x 40" W
1979

Mary Sprague's Opening!

2008-09-14T17:18:00.000-07:00

This lovely woman -- and amazing artist-- MARY SPRAGUE -- is definitely reigning queen over St. Louis art scene! she is draftsperson extraordinaire --- !!

you can see her wonderful pen/ink drawings of landscapes and trees at:

http://www.duanereedgallery.com/

please check it out!

and if you can -- go to her exhibition -- which is up through the next month.

rock on MARE!

Hill Trail Real Estate Development- Installation

2008-09-11T07:34:00.000-07:00

This painting from the SAVANNAH series- is installed at Hill Trail Development in Ballwin, MO. the paintings are featured throughout the homes-- in two of the buildings. all units for sale-- some contemporary some arts and crafts.

Low Tide
acrylic
30" H x 85 " W2006
$6500

email for purchase

6 North Cafe

2008-08-29T19:20:00.000-07:00

Finally! the installation for 6 North Cafe! these two companion paintings were executed the past month. the scale, palette, and imagery were best suited for this space. the paintings look good together... and open up the vista for the viewer.

i look forward to the opening next week --

Barn
acrylic
15 " H x 80 " W
2008

Down the Lane
acrylic
15" h x 80 " W
2008

Installation Landscape: Hill Trail

2008-08-21T06:19:00.000-07:00

This Savannah landscape is installed at Hill Trail Development in West County St Louis, MO. Each of my pieces is stunningly featured in the interior... where the furnishings accent the work [more than usual]. This allows the space to be seen with collectible art -- and allows me to gain access to a wider audience. Hill Trail is an extraordinary development -- with custom homes -- creating a whole neighborhood, excellently priced and gorgeously executed.

Leaving the Shadow
acrylic
50" H x 60" W
2005

Lathrop and Gage

2008-07-29T14:45:00.000-07:00

Installation this morning -- of a nice body of work at LATHROP & GAGE, l.c.

A nice cross section of work -- incorporating watercolors and acrylics from the Savannah series.

I will share other installation photos in the coming days.

Please enjoy!

Evening Traces
acrylic
37" H x 80 " W
2006

Autumnal Sky
acrylic
50" H x 40" W
2006

Ecuador!

2008-07-18T14:02:00.000-07:00

Local TV coverage of the exhibition --- the interview - with Nacho Silva as the interpreter.
Nacho and Cecilia Silva, me, Alfredo and Barbarita Gagliardo... great friends in Guayaquil.

Teatro Del Centro De Arte

2008-07-18T13:52:00.000-07:00

Show in Guayaquil, Ecuador -- this past week........

packing for ecuador

2008-07-05T14:51:00.000-07:00

here's the portfolio i'm loading up with paintings....

i will be taking my show on the road -- the opening at the Teatro Del Centro De Arte is July 9th.

i won't be able to write till after July 16th when i return. i'll have lots of photos and news to share about the exhibition!

bon voyage!

Richeson 75

2008-06-26T19:39:00.000-07:00

http://www.richeson75.com

here is the link for the portrait show!!!

take a look!

Ecuador Invitacion

2008-06-19T06:43:00.000-07:00

Here is the invitation to my exhibition in Guayaquil, ECUADOR. the show opens July 9, 2008. Evan and I are attending the reception -- and then will travel with Nacho and Cecilia Silva to various towns.
I am really looking forward to seeing everyone -- and having a chance to share my work.

Chinese Watercolor Brushes

2008-06-18T19:23:00.000-07:00

i feel so lucky to have a new suite of watercolor brushes -- these beautiful brushes are from China -- where jeff and evan visited last week. they are made with exotic hair -- wolf, bear, weasel, and sheep. so far, i'm been reluctant to try them [don't want to get them stained] ..... but it won't be long!

thank you again..... for the new tools!

The Richeson 75: Figure/Portrait 2008 Competition

2008-06-05T04:52:00.000-07:00

Two at Fifty
watercolor
22 x 30
2007

This self portrait watercolor was chosen to be in The Richeson 75 Portrait Competition at the Richeson School of Art in Kimberly, WI.

The exhibition runs from June through August 2008.

You can also see the exhibition online at:

www.richeson75.com

Happy Loebs!

2008-06-04T19:34:00.000-07:00

This painting auctioned on ebay was purchased by Chuck and Barb Loeb-- long time friends in St. Louis!

Savannah Sunrise was framed and picked up today. The very excited clients will have another Carol Carter for their collection.

Go Barb!

John and Arlene

2008-05-12T19:55:00.000-07:00

Two happy clients- John Balthrushunas and Arlene pPowers- their portrait hangs in the background. This painting is from the series- LITTLE PEOPLE/BIG WORLD.

John and Arlene have been lifelong friends. The camaraderie and love that exists between our families is strong and endearing.

I have many pieces in their collection -- and Ialso own several pieces from John -- who is an exceptional metal smith.

Renaissance Grand Hotel- St Louis

2008-05-04T13:56:00.000-07:00

This diptych is in the collection of the Renaissance Grand Hotel in St. Louis. They purchased over 15 paintings of mine. I will feature the installation from time to time.

Grand Bananas
watercolor
65 x 45 each panel
over all 8 feet

Opening at ARCH

2008-03-28T19:58:00.000-07:00

Opening at Arch Design Center. John Maurer and friend enjoying the good food and wine at tonight's festivities.

DIFFERENT STROKES

2008-03-22T16:04:00.000-07:00

Today is the arrival of the London watercolor book featuring my work-- DIFFERENT STROKES. It's a beautiful, instructional book-- with several watercolorists exhibiting their approach to watercolor. I am sure you can buy this work from amazon.com.

Let me know if you like it!

Quarto Publishing, London, England

ARCH EXHIBITION

2008-03-16T08:03:00.000-07:00

Here is the watercolor triptych that will be installed in ARCH DESIGN CENTER at the end of the month. I look forward to the opening --- working on large scale watercolors has been a challenge. there is a 4th panel... hopefully completed tomorrow to add.

IMAGE OF EYES EXHIBIT

2008-03-15T18:07:00.000-07:00

My work has been featured on the IMAGE OF EYES website:

http://www.imagesofeyes.com/

Gene Cooley has done a tremendous job of compiling a list of world-wide renowned artists. Each exhibit is well researched. His website receives many visitors and has been on the web for over 7 years.

Thank you Gene for your website!

DESIGN CENTER

2008-02-27T19:03:00.000-08:00

Here's an announcement for an upcoming exhibition. The opening is March 28, 2008 from 6-9 pm. Please feel free to come!

Studio

2008-02-10T19:27:00.000-08:00

new work for figurative show--

acrylic on panel -- each piece is roughly 20 x 24.

all paintings are introspective commentary on change and resistance. i'll be featuring more of this work on MY BLOG later this week.

i need to photograph first!

BEST ARTWORK Posted on a BLOG in 2007

2007-12-30T08:59:00.001-08:00

…and finally The MAMA Award for best picture.....

http://makingamark.blogspot.com/2007/12/blogging-art-in-2007-making-mark-awards_30.html

I'm pleased to announce that the winner of The MAMA Award for Best Picture, with 33 votes, is Carol Carter (Carol Carter) with Up from the Abyss (see below).
"Up from the Abyss" by Carol Carter (Carol Carter and Hot News)40x30, watercolour
I like this watercolour because it's unusual (despite it being one of many in her 'swimmers' series). It's big (30x40 inches), it's wet (just look at the wet work in the shadows), it's masterful with technique (done from a photograph I imagine but doesn't look photorealist), it doesn't give up it's meaning at the first glance (brave to demand this on the web with the average surfer judging a painting in less than ten seconds), it's curious (the psychological shedding of an oldself or second skin in times of difficulties....), it's hopeful (the new taking form), it's pretty (love those colours!), it's hip...
nominated by Adam Cope (Dordogne Painting Days)Carol Carter received her MFA from Washington University, St. Louis. She received a MAA-NEA Fellowship in Painting and Works on Paper in 1994. Since that date she has received quite a few other prizes for her painting as her website biography indicates.
painting for 30 years....... raised a son.... own my own studio..... football/CHIEFS fan... love to bike... and make a living as an artist....Carol Carter - blog profileHer handling of watercolour is masterful as is the composition of this painting. You can see more of her watercolour swimmer nudes for a series completed in 2006 and 2007 on her website (which I only discovered this morning - along with her other blog Hot News). Other subjects are extremely exciting landscapes and botanicals and a recent series of paintings of people. It's good to see that Carol also regularly delivers watercolour workshops (as you can see from this list) and you can see what the one held in April 2007 was like on a 'blog'-like account on her website.Carol only started to blog in August 2007! I'm sure many of us would like to encourage Carol to show us more of her work on her blog in 2008 and I'm leaving a message to this effect on the blog post which relates to this painting. Feel free to do the same!

Thank you for this honor~!

Portrait

2007-12-04T18:12:00.000-08:00

This large scale watercolor of 4 children was painted in 2000. The paper measures 40 x 60. It was complex to paint, as I was concerned about capturing all the likenesses correctly on one panel.

Looks pretty good -- after 7 years.

Joseph Raffael

2007-11-29T06:22:00.000-08:00

I traveled to New York City to be with my friend Sara Weinheimer. We went to see Joseph Raffael's exhibition of large-scale, luscious watercolors at Nancy Hoffman's Gallery in Soho. Needless to say, the show was spectacular, sold-out, and inspirational. He's been my idol and standard in watercolor for over 20 years. I bought the catalogue-- and will continue to follow his work. WOW... what a bonus to see this show-- 45 minutes before it closed!

Holly's Collection!

2007-11-15T06:50:00.000-08:00

This is the installation of ARCH watercolor from the "Bad Girls" show. It's a beautiful setting-- which sets off the blues and fluidity of the watercolor.

J Pinckney Simmons Gallery

2007-10-30T16:13:00.000-07:00

Here is a sample of my work in Beaufort, South Carolina. the gallery is centrally located in downtown-- and my work is displayed in the front window.

Studio

2007-10-30T16:10:00.000-07:00

new work in the gallery. you can see the scale and direction of the work i'm developing on St. Thomas Virgin Islands. the show is up to 8 paintings and counting!

DWELLINGS on the COVER!

2007-10-22T17:53:00.000-07:00

Cimmaron Review
Issue 161
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OK

October 2007

Nagel Commission

2007-10-13T19:26:00.000-07:00

This painting for a long time friend/client is peaceful and tranquil. It's also a fitting tribute to a friend- Moto's Point. The acrylic is 16 x 20.

Eby Installation

2007-09-30T12:35:00.000-07:00

Here's a gorgeous watercolor installed today. The painting is featured in the warm living room. The architecture and color is picked up in the fiery palette of her hair. Title: REFLECTIONS.

NIGHTHAWKS

2007-09-16T17:06:00.000-07:00

Nighthawks
Edward Hopper
look carefully

Edward Hopper

2007-09-16T14:38:00.000-07:00

Today, Sam and Debbie and I went to the National Gallery in Washington DC to see the exhibition of Edward Hopper. Every part of his retrospective was inspiring. From the watercolors of the 20's in Gloucester, MA [where i used to paint]-- to the mature work of the 40's and 50's-- Night Hawks and New York City imagery with isolated figures.... we were bowled over! Wow, what a master!

Perry Commission

2007-09-13T15:48:00.000-07:00

Installation of Perry commission.
St Louis, MO

C-Train Invitation

2007-09-12T15:25:00.000-07:00

C Train
Opening October 19 3- 5pm
please stop by
Forest Park Blvd at Boyle
Saint Louis

Belle Glade Sunset

2007-09-10T14:22:00.000-07:00

A stunning view of a early painting from the series, BELLE GLADE. The collector had the painting exquisitely framed. I was so happy to see this piece. The painting is roughly
40 x 50, and with frame is more substantial. Thank you Jacque and Fred -- for your wonderful presentation of my paintings in your Florida collection.

LOGAN COMMISSION

2007-09-02T08:29:00.000-07:00

Logan College
Purser Building
Commissioned Watercolor
Installed April, 2007
Logan College of Chiropractic
St. Louis, MO

WATERCOLORS at C-TRAIN

2007-09-02T08:22:00.000-07:00

Watercolors
C-Train
CORTEX
4320 Forest Park Avenue
St Louis, MO 63108
www.cortexstl.com

September 6, 2007- December 15, 2007
Opening Reception - September 21, 5-7 pm

please join me!

CONTEMPORARY ART MUSEUM VIDEO

2007-09-02T08:16:00.000-07:00

Contemporary Art Museum - St. Louis, did a feature video on my work and studio in June 2007. Video was shown during the week of OPEN STUDIOS... June 2007. Thank you for the gorgeous feature!!!

Watercolor Seminar

2007-09-02T08:13:00.000-07:00

Watercolor Seminar INNSBROOK- summer 2007

COMMISSION accomplished

2007-09-02T08:10:00.000-07:00

Watercolor Portrait commission for Linda Karakus, Los Angeles, CA.

INNSBROOK Summer 2007

2007-09-02T08:08:00.000-07:00

INNSBROOK exhibition!

floral watercolors and acrylics on view till Oct 5, 2007.
www.innsbrookresorts.com

take a ride to Wright City and see the watercolors....

UPCOMING EXHBITION

2007-09-02T08:04:00.000-07:00

LITTLE PEOPLE BIG WORLD
Six North Coffee
Sarah Steet/Laclede Avenue
www.sixnorth.com
opens Sept 5, 2007.

Two NEW Publications

2007-09-02T08:00:00.000-07:00

I have been selected to be in two new publications:

DIFFERENT STROKES- by Quarto Publishing, London, ENGLAND, coming out in 2008.

CIMARRON REVIEW, cover, and insert, by Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK, arriving Fall 2007.

Please check www.amazon.com for book!