The Art of Carol Quinn:
I discovered my love of painting while in
kindergarten standing in front of an easel with a huge piece
of paper. When I dipped my brush into one of the many pots of
color and made marks on the paper I was totally entralled. Always
encouraged by my family and paternal grandfather (an architect),
I continued to pursue painting from grade school through college.
After raising a family, I am now able to devote more time to
my passion.
Early in my career, I used oils then switched to
acrylics because I could paint so quickly. In the last two years
I returned to oils to stay. Nothing can rival their richness
and luminosity. My paintings are my response to capturing the
beautiful, golden light of California as it falls on the land
and sea. I never cease to be inspired by the way it pours over
the hills, through the trees and how it plays on the water. My
style can best be described as impressionistic, using glowing
color a variety of brushstrokes. I strive to continue to evolve
in painting to communicate and capture the essence of a time
and place.
Exhibitions:
Terra Linda Art Association, Marin
Society of Artists, Gallery Fair, Mendocino, CA., Mark Hopkins
Hotel, S.F., CA, Lincoln Arts, Lincoln,CA., Artful Blend Gallery,
Roseville, CA., Procissi Wine Gallery, Folsom, CA, Zinfandel
Grille Gallery, Folsom CA., and the Eldorado Hills Art Association
Members Show 2007. I am currently represented by the 404 Gallery,
Roseville, CA.
Email: cquinnart@gmail.com
118 Rebecca
Way, Folsom, CA. 95630 ...Phone: (916) 351-1965 or Cell 439-2270
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