Carol Straley (Artists) The term "artist" seems a strange fit at times for me because I have always enjoyed creating things. I have drifted through several areas such as sewing, quilting and needlework but have really found a deep love of watercolour. Drawing has always been part of me but it's only been in the last 4 years that I discovered painting.
The artist, Rickey Burlando, of Auburn, WA was my first teacher, followed by a local artist, Dora Richmond. Since then, I have gone to classes with some other fine local artists such as Sharyn Olfert and Brian Chandler. I guess you could say I'm mostly self-taught but always open to learning new techniques. My paintings have been shown locally at the Impressions Show and was juried into the art show at the Puyallup Fair.
Watercolour is such a great medium to express light and form, the results differing with mood and time. I am constantly challenged to view God's creation with new eyes and try to put just a bit of that beauty on paper.
I am a part of a group of water-media artists that meet weekly to encourage, support and paint together. The Kamloops Water Media Artists meet each Tuesday at the Parkview Centre on the North Shore. This group has meant a lot to me in keeping me painting and has resulted in good friendships as well! We have a yearly art show in May, called the Impressions Show that allows our group to show it's talent.
My husband, Valen, is a great support and has always encouraged me to express myself. We are Americans that have lived in Canada over 17 years, first in N. Battleford, SK and now here in Kamloops. We love the area and the people.
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