Carol's Art

Our Girls

2012-01-04T12:30:00.001-06:00

Ellie is now 2 yrs old and Sophie is 10 months old. They are a handful and spoiled rotten, but we love them dearly. Ellie has gotten her CGC (Canine Good Citizen) certificate and now is a pet therapy dog with Love On A Leash. She has been to visit at Gaither Suites and Legacy Assisted Living.

The Holidays

2012-01-04T12:19:00.000-06:00

I think men and beasts have had their fill of holiday partying.

"Can't Fence Me In" is finished

2011-10-04T10:48:00.002-05:00

My rooster is finished. He is a collaged piece on a 24X24 board. The actual finished size is 34X34. He will be in the Art Guild of Paducah's Members' Exhibit. The exhibit opens Friday night, October 7th with a reception from 5-7pm at the Philosophy Gallery, on the corner of Madison and 9th streets.
Hours are October 8th, 12-8pm.
October 9th, 1-5pm.
October 14th, 12-8pm.
October 15th, 12-8pm.

"You Can't Fence Me In"

2011-09-27T20:05:00.001-05:00

Even though I signed my name to this piece, I feel it needs a little more work.

It is a 24" x 24" collaged piece made using handmade, handpainted papers, and other papers.

The original idea and photos came from several pictures I took of my friend's rooster. Thanks Maryann.

Beginner's Pastel Class

2011-08-23T09:32:00.002-05:00

I will be teaching a beginner's pastel class at the Icehouse in Mayfield KY. Check out Workshops tab above. No experience needed. Come and learn some basics on using pastels. You will be able to take home a completed painting.

Faux Leather Journals

2011-07-16T18:18:00.000-05:00

I have enjoyed making these journals. They are filled with fun pages for you to write in and to add whatever you would like to the pages.

$25 plus s/h

If you are interested in making your own journal, I have two workshops coming up soon. Check under "Workshop" at the top of the page for more information.

Fruit and Fowl

2011-07-16T17:49:00.001-05:00

Finally a title. Thank you Dee.

18x20 oil on canvas

$125 plus s/h

Arts in the Vineyard

2011-07-15T12:36:00.003-05:00

It was very hot and humid but the 17 brave souls who showed up as vendors had a good time. We plan on doing this again in 2012...in October!!!

A BIG THANK YOU to Purple Toad Winery for giving us the opportunity to show and sell our work on their beautiful grounds.

Star Spangled Sisters

2011-06-12T14:54:00.000-05:00

Star Spangled Sisters
Women’s Perspective on Patriotism.

Downtown Coffee Bar is seeking artists to exhibit in our first show titled "Star Spangled Sisters, women's perspective on patriotism." Show will open July 1, 2011 and run for the month of July. Multi-discipline, all women's exhibit.

Downtown Coffee Bar will host the Star Spangled Sisters, Women’s Perspective on Patriotism during the month of July 2011. The Coffee Bar is located in historic downtown Paducah and is a family-friendly environment.

Specifications:
Artists may submit up to 2 original artwork in any media. Size must be no larger than 48” in any direction. All work selected for exhibition must be delivered ready to install. Downtown Coffee Bar reserves the right of refusal.
Dates:
Art work should be delivered by June 24, 2011, 9am -4pm to 426 Broadway, Paducah. KY. Opening Night reception will be held Friday, July 1, 2011. All artists are invited to attend.
Art work should be picked up Monday, August 1, 2011, 9am – 5pm.

Sales:
Work need not be for sale, but sold work is subject to a 25% commission on all sales resulting from this exhibition.

For additional information, contact Valerie Pollard 270.444.0044 or valeriepollard@hotmail.com

Art Exhibit and Classes

2011-05-29T09:51:00.003-05:00

We had a good showing at the "Out-of-Towners" exhibit. I sold a few pieces and was asked to teach some classes. I look forward to teaching. I love to share what I have learned with others. I need to get busy and work up some samples for the classes. I will be teaching a mixed media class, a journal class, where we make the journal from cover to cover, and a pastel and acrylic class. That will keep me busy for a while.

The Out-of-Towners Exhibit

2011-05-19T06:00:00.003-05:00

The Out-of-Towners Exhibit

2011-05-07T13:53:00.002-05:00

Join us in celebrating the art of Susan French, Melanie Halliman, and Carol Harlan with an exhibit as diverse as their styles and personalities.

Mayfield/Graves County Art Guild's Ice House Gallery
120 North 8th Street - Mayfield KY
270-247-6971 - www.icehousearts.org
Tuesday-Friday, 10:00 am - 4:30 pm
Saturday 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Closed Sunday and Monday

Big Apple, New York, New York has sold!

2011-03-20T09:56:00.002-05:00

A couple from Florida were passing through Paducah and saw my painting in the window of PAPA (Paducah Area Painters Alliance) and bought it.

Our Ellie

2011-02-19T16:13:00.003-06:00

I painted this on a paneled board using pastels and paint.

Lemons in Blue Bowl

2011-02-19T16:10:00.001-06:00

I worked on this some more and like it much better. It is a 12 x16 collage piece on American Easel Wood panel with finished sides.

Lemons in Blue Bowl

2011-02-10T15:16:00.004-06:00

Just about finished with this painting/collage piece. It is 11x14 on panel board with finished sides so you don't need to frame.

I used handmade paper from Judith Segall on the lemons...makes them look real.

We still have lots of snow on the ground but it is really pretty with the sun shining. Still very cold. Ken said it was 4º this morning here. Now that's cold. Climbing into the 50's this next week. It will feel like a heat wave!

Snow is so pretty...light and fluffy.

2011-02-07T07:37:00.002-06:00

What a beautiful snowfall this morning. It's only 7:30! Looks like more than 1-2" before the day is over.

Mixed Media Art Workshop

2011-02-04T10:46:00.005-06:00

Puttin' On The Glitz Workshop

March 12, 2011

9 am- 3 pm

Downtown Coffee Bar

426 Broadway, Paducah KY

Bring a sack lunch

We will be experimenting with acrylic mediums, paper, paint and other fun items. Learn how to layer tissue paper, and cheese cloth; create texture with stencils and add sparkle with metallics to create a one of a kind exciting piece of art work. At the end of the workshop you will have a completed project to take home.

Instructor: Carol Harlan

Class Fee: $65

Supply List:

Large, soft, white or golden synthetic brush in size 8 or 10. (I prefer filbert brush but a flat will work)

Raised handle plastic palette knife (Michael's has them for 99¢)

Plastic or latex gloves (optional)

Old shirt or apron (optional)

Paper towels, old washcloth or hand towel

Water container (something that won't tip over easily)

All other supplies will be furnished.

For more info contact Carol at 270-554-4803 or email her at carol.a_@hotmail.com

Class size is limited. Call Valerie at Downtown Coffee Bar at 270-444-0044 to make reservations.

New Pieces on display at the PAPA Gallery

2011-01-30T12:46:00.003-06:00

I have several new pieces on display at the PAPA (Paducah Area Painters Alliance) in Paducah KY. If you are out and about stop in at the gallery (124 Broadway) and take a look. The person on staff can look them up for you, making it easier to find. There are a lot of great pieces on display by other artist now through April. Artist reception February 12th from 4-6 pm.

I also have a few pieces at the Downtown Coffee Bar at 426 Broadway. Stop in and have a look around and be sure and get yourself a great cup of coffee or tea.

Snow Falling

2011-01-20T12:30:00.003-06:00

It is so pretty outside right now...cold but the snow is soft and fluffy. Ellie love the snow and you will find her outside rumping through it and eating it. Then she comes inside and crashes on the couch for a long nap.

The end of December and this month have been hectic. My mother has been quite ill and has taken up much of my time taking care of her. Things are improving and I am hoping she will get back on her feet and feel more like doing some things instead of sleeping so much.

I need to get busy painting more pieces for a show in May at the Mayfield Graves County Art Guild. My friend Melanie will be sharing the space with me. She does sculptured figures.

Here is a piece I finally finished. I used pieces of actual birch bark from our tree. It is 24x30 on canvas.

Stay warm.

New pieces on display and for sale

2010-12-19T20:48:00.003-06:00

I have several pieces of my mixed-media artwork for sale at the Downtown Coffee Bar, 426 Broadway, Paducah KY. If you haven't had a chance to see them up close now is your chance, plus you can also enjoy a great cup of coffee.

Ellie Mae has some homemade gourmet dog treats for your special fur-baby to tuck into a stocking. Treats are made fresh with no preservatives. They are cheese flavored and salt-free. Stop in and pick up a bag!

Cherie Stannard's Blog

2010-12-16T14:42:00.004-06:00

On September 30, 2010, Cherie Ann Stannard became entrapped in her Jeep after it rolled and landed on its roof following a single-vehicle crash. There was another car involved that did not stop. A book has been published to help raise money for Cherie's care and the home improvements needed to care for her. Cherie has no health insurance. Cherie's sister and brother have quit their jobs and are staying at family housing at the Center in order to participate in the rehabilitation and receive training to care for her. For more information and to purchase a book visit Cherie's blog at: http://www.cheriestannard.com.

I had the privilege of donating a painting called Tenacious, that is in the book. All profits from the sale of the book will go for Cherie's care.

Cheri Stannard

2010-12-16T14:42:00.001-06:00

Art With Heart for Cheri

2010-12-10T08:09:00.004-06:00

This book was made to raise funds for a family in need. On September 30, Cherie Ann Stannard rolled her Jeep, suffering a C-4 complete spinal cord injury and paralysis. Her whole life changed in an instant.

Author Elizabeth St. Hilaire Nelson..."This book has been a group effort made possible from creativity around the country, each person having the desire to reach out and lend a hand to a stranger in need. The artists featured came together to help in raising funds for Cherie’s family. Her brother and sister have quit their jobs to receive specialized training on how to care for their now paralyzed sister. Thank you to every artist for their kindness and willingness to help in this project. Thank you to the purchasers of this book for your donation. 100% of the profits will be donated to Cherie’s family for living expenses, including modifying the home to accommodate a wheelchair and other adaptive devices. Random acts of kindness bring us together, keeping us strong in our faith of human nature."

Tenacious Finished

2010-11-29T09:10:00.000-06:00

Varnished, framed and ready to hang at the Yeiser Art Center's members' show.
$200

New Pieces

2010-11-17T09:53:00.003-06:00

The colors are better in the actual paintings. I am just not good at capturing paintings with lots of shiny textures. I will have to find some one to help me photograph these better. The colors are really more intense and much prettier.

11x14 framed

reds, golds, pinks

10x10 gallery wrapped canvas

lots of hot pink and orange

12x12 gallery wrapped canvas

oranges and greens

Help...need a title

2010-11-03T07:59:00.002-05:00

Got any ideas for a title for this painting? I am stuck.

More new pieces

2010-11-01T06:51:00.007-05:00

I have been working on several new pieces including some note cards. I can't believe how fast the days are flying by. I can't seem to get all things I'd like to do started but I am working on it. There are not enough hours in my days!

The green piece is an 8x8 on wrapped canvas and the orange is on a 16x20 wrapped canvas. I am working on several pieces for a show in May. I would like to have several new pieces done by then. I am still working on some collage pieces too.

Update on our sweet Ellie Mae. She is nearly 11 1/2 months old and has just finished her beginner's agility's class. She has no fear! While chatting with our kennel club members she took off and walked or rather ran up one side of a 5 ft high ramp and ran across the plank to the other side and back down. Everyone just stood there with their mouths hanging open while mommy (me) went flying over to the ramp as Ellie decided to try it again! Then before we could get her she flew through the tunnels that were set up. She loves climbing and does everything at break neck speed. Her least favorite is the weave poles where she has to weave between 6 poles that are set up 2 ft apart. What a dog. She is getting so much better with her everyday obedience training and I am able to walk her off leash and recall her if I need her to return to my side quickly. Her is a pic...not a real recent one but you can see how she has grown to 67#.

New Collage Pieces

2010-09-23T08:09:00.004-05:00

This is a 5x7 on canvas board.

This is approx a 9x12 on panel board.

This is an 8x8 piece on gallery wrapped canvas.

Tenacious

2010-09-20T11:01:00.007-05:00

Here is another fun piece I was experimenting with using all sorts textures with neat papers and acrylic mediums. The photo reminded me of how we some times hang on for dear life hoping things won't change but they always do. I couldn't resist making a collage of the photo.

18x24 on panel board unframed.

The Big Apple - New York New York

2010-09-10T09:37:00.000-05:00

This is my first large collage piece. it was pure joy to see it all coming together.
18X24 unframed on hardwood board

Close-up of The Big Apple

2010-09-10T09:31:00.003-05:00

My Little Chickadee

2010-08-16T20:33:00.001-05:00

This is my first adventure into Collage Painting. It was really fun working on this little fellow.

A Gift From A Dear Friend

2010-07-26T10:40:00.003-05:00

This is a portrait of my sweet Ellie Mae painted by my folk artist friend Gay Speirbhain. She does the cutest doggy portraits in her own wonderful style. Thank you Gay. I will cherish it forever. It so looks like my Ellie.

Be sure and check out Gay's site at www.theartofgayspeirbhain.blogspot.com

WIP

2010-07-26T10:37:00.000-05:00

Work in progress...don't have any idea what I am doing. Hoping it will "speak" to me what it wants to say!

Martin Luther King

2010-06-02T19:37:00.002-05:00

My friend, Gay Speirbhain, and I collaborated on this piece of MLK for The Hotel Metropolitan here in Paducah KY. Gay is a folk artist and I think we did a great piece. This is our gift to the hotel. Please check out their site at http://www.thehotelmetropolitan.org/. It was the only hotel for blacks and many famous people stayed there like Billie Holiday, Louie Armstrong, Cab Calloway and Ella Fitzgerald just to name a few.

Abby

2010-04-01T09:04:00.002-05:00

This is a commissioned piece I am working on these days between taking care of and training our new pup. It is a pastel piece on 8 x 10 Ampersand green board.

It's A Girl!

2010-03-18T15:16:00.004-05:00

Here is the lastest addition to our family. Her name is Ellie Mae and she is such a joy, headache and real pain rolled up into one furry ball but we just can't help falling in love with her!

Ellie is a yellow lab puppy. When we brought her home January 25th she weighed 8 1/2 pounds. Today she nearly tops the scale at 30 pounds. She is going to be one big girl.

This is what I have been working on...

2009-11-16T19:11:00.002-06:00

8x10 pastel on suede mat board...

Can't believe

2009-10-30T07:41:00.002-05:00

it's been a whole month since I last posted. I really need to get busy with painting. I have fallen behind. I have had a lot going on with starting a new art guild, mother in the hospital for 3 weeks, just to mention a couple of things. I have put together some boxed note cards with my children's portraits and some with my Bird of Paradises. They turned out very nice and I plan on putting them in a few places around town to sell. I am also looking ahead to some commission work soon.

Hopefully I will be posting some work soon. Please check back.

Carol

Anna

2009-09-28T12:46:00.002-05:00

Here is my latest...not sure it is quite finished but I like it just the same. Comments welcome.

"Up I Go" wins 2nd place...

2009-09-13T10:30:00.003-05:00

in the pastel category at the Easter Seals Art Celebration! I was so excited to see that my painting had won. 9 x 12 pastel on suede board. Overall framed 11 x 14.

We had 3 different receptions going on downtown last night. All three were wonderful. Lots of folks out enjoying the lovely evening. I helped at the Yeiser Art Center's reception most of the evening and it was packed. Some of my sweet friends made it out to support me and I really appreciated it very much. Thank you.

Another moment in time...

2009-09-06T12:08:00.000-05:00

Lily Kate 9 x 12 pastel on suede board

Downtown after dinner

2009-08-31T07:48:00.005-05:00

It was a great Saturday night at the Downtown After Dinner program. Lots of people out. The weather could not have been nicer. Cool and a little breeze. Jeff Spicer and I painted at the gazebo until around 9:30 pm. We had 3 young adults playing violins in the gazebo while we painted. It was very nice.

I really need to get busy this week. I have two shows to put my work in. One is the Easter Seals juried show...thinking about putting in "I Be Drivin'" and "Up I Go". Pictures below.

The Yeiser Art Center is having a "Members Only" show and I am planning on putting one of my Bird of Paradises in that show. Picture is below.

So I am off to work on another portrait piece today.

Lily finished...

2009-08-31T07:45:00.003-05:00

Color is a little off but this one is done. A real keepsake because it is probably the longest she has stayed still!

Lily a Work in Progress

2009-08-21T10:46:00.003-05:00

Title definitely fits the painting and the child! = )

Getting Lily to stop moving was quite a feat. The idea of her taking my picture as I took her picture worked! Ha...got one over on you sweet child.

Tweeked a bit more...

2009-08-21T10:12:00.005-05:00

There is more red/orange in the field. Doesn't show up in this photo.
This will be a gift for a friend when framed.

PAULA FORD'S WORKSHOP--OCTOBER 3RD

2009-08-21T10:11:00.002-05:00

Only 2 places left so if you are intersted better email ASAP.

2009-08-05T16:20:00.002-05:00

This is my finished piece from Paula Ford's Workshop last Saturday. 11x14 pastel on Ampersand Board. This was a great class.
This piece is of my grandgirl Samantha. I captured the photo of her while she was watching the waves at the riverfront after a day of taking photos together. 9x12 pastel on suede mat board.

2 New Paintings and Paula Ford Workshop

2009-08-03T21:34:00.003-05:00

Here are the latest paintings I have finished. I hope you enjoy them as much as I have enjoyed painting them. Kids are such wonderful subjects to paint.

Saturday Aug 1st I was fortunate to be part of a workshop by Paula Ford. Paula is a wonderful landscape artist. The class was full of information for both the beginner and advanced pastel artist. As soon as I put the finishing touches to my landscape I will post it.

Carol

2009-08-03T21:21:00.003-05:00

" Up I Go"
9 x 12 pastel
on suede mat board

2009-07-27T11:39:00.005-05:00

"Looking Back "

9 X 12 Pastel on suede matboard

2 More Pieces Finished

2009-07-07T09:08:00.006-05:00

I hope everyone had a great 4th of July. It's been hot and humid here. This morning I got out and watered my roses and other flowering plants. Very nice out but then it is only 9 a.m.

I finished the last of the Bird of Paradise pieces. I am not real sure about these two. Will look at them for a while and see if they need some changes. Critique and Comments welcome!

9 x 12 pastel painting on black Colourfix paper.

What a week! June 27, 2009

2009-06-27T19:25:00.005-05:00

Here is the photo of my finished Bird of Paradise. I did manage to get it finished. Two more left. They will be smaller, 9x12's. I also finished a commission piece and will be getting ready to do another soon.

It has been a very busy week...trying to get things taken care of around here because I had a 3 day Watercolor Workshop w/Joseph Fettingis here in Paducah. Joe is a great teacher. This is the second year I have taken his class. I am no watercolor artist by any means but I believe that you can always learn from other artist no matter what medium they work in. Check out Joe's site at http://www.jfettingis.com/. His work is amazing.

Off to rest...

We Need Sponsors...

2009-06-18T08:29:00.004-05:00

Our city has recently passed an ordinance allowing area artist to produce, display and sell their work in the downtown area on the street around our gazebo area. Every Saturday night we are downtown painting or making pottery items. With the ordinace we will be able to be on the streets any day of the week.

We are in need of sponsors for the two style of carts. Each sponsor will have an engrave plaque placed on the cart with their name and/or business. The cost of the carts are $1500 for the painting, drawing carts and $2500 for pottery/ceramics carts. Carts can be sponosored by one or more individuals or businesses.

Paducah is a growing art community and we are exciting about this new ordinance being passed. If you are interested or know of some one who would be please contact us at:

paducahartalacart@gmail.com.

The picture is an idea of what the carts are to look like.

some fun shots

2009-06-17T19:25:00.004-05:00

i was out today and saw this old truck and got a few quick shots from my digital camera. just thought i would share then with you. if you know the year and make let me know. i don't have a clue.

Three Extra Ordinary Women

2009-06-08T21:14:00.009-05:00

Today my dear hubby said I needed to post some of my other work. He is my best admirer and critic!

Last year I worked on three portrait paintings from the Heifer International Charitable Organization's magazine, "World Ark". I was fortunate to get the permission of the photographer, Geoff Bugbee, to copy and paint these lovely ladies. Geoff is a humanitarian photojournalist specializing in global health issues. Geoff's work is awesome. Please check out his site at http://www.geoffbugbee.com/.

My goal is to get a series of several ladies done and have a show to help support Heifer's humanitarian causes. Heifer's site is http://www.heifer.org/.

In another post I will give you a little history of these wonderful women.

8x10 pastel on suede board

9x12 pastel on Ampersand Board

9x12 pastel on Ampersand board

Photo from around downtown and home.

2009-06-07T12:27:00.004-05:00

These windows remind of little bird houses. They are part of some historical building fronts downtown.

2009-06-07T12:22:00.003-05:00

Sign from local downtown bakery...best bread and bagels around.

This is part of the old movie theatre downtown. I will add more pictures later so you can see more of it. It is sad to see it closed and left to deteriorate.

Fence post from my yard.

All these pictures were part of my photography class portfolio last semester.

I Be Drivin'

2009-06-04T11:58:00.001-05:00

8x10 pastel on suede board

This was a fun piece I did yesterday.

2009-05-25T12:23:00.004-05:00

Bird of Paradise #1

12x16 pastel on black Colourfix paper

Work in Progress

2009-05-24T11:59:00.003-05:00

12 x 16 pastel on black Colourfix paper

I worked on this at our LowerTown Arts Festival yesterday. It is the second in a series of Bird of Paradises.

2009-05-22T09:45:00.004-05:00

12x16 pastel painting on black Colourfix paper.