Carol Carpenter
Painting Top 10
by Yadira Roman
“Amalfi" Acrylic On Canvas, 36"x36" 2017
Do you ever get lost in the many worlds of your work? “Yes. My painting is a continuous transformation – an intuitive stream of consciousness. When I begin a painting, I am absorbed, excited and at peace. Time elapses with no awareness. Always, to my surprise, images and ideas appear that require decisions about design, composition, color, and alterations. My goal is to progress from pure abstraction to a semi-representational finish. I begin by choosing a color palette; drawing random lines on the surface then pouring and spraying paint until an image appears. This www.arttourinternational.com
part is fun and gratifying. Then the hard work begins figuring out what I have just created; what story does it tell; what changes are necessary to create an integrated whole; naming the project. It is an emotional roller coaster with feelings of excitement, frustration, stress, and satisfaction.” What has been a consistent form of inspiration? “I am inspired by the ever-changing elements and beauty in nature. I enjoy abstracting and re-inventing familiar forms to create new images that strike a balance between imagination and reality. Color is my tool of passion to transmit energy, meaning, and emotion in my art.” Cont. Next Page SPRING 2018 | 103
