HOPPER TRIPTYCH- watercolor

A new triptych for the small INTRUDERS show.  It didn't make it to framing stage-- but I will include this beautiful triptych anyway.

The monarch was particularly fun to paint.  I believe it shows a freedom and splash that could only be achieved after painting 200 other bugs!

There's no way I would have painted this as simply and directly as it is-- without all that other foundational understanding of all the other bugs.

Viva la insects!

I am finally rounding down my series on bugs.  There's only a few more to do for Crate & Barrel-- then I stop.

It's been a good run.. and I've had a super time with all that it's lead me to do.

I have loved making the book, the note cards, the lapel pin, the mini-moo cards, the poster, and working with PaperPaintPress on the wallpaper, and with Anne Taussig on the TEES.

What a super opening we will have next Friday!

Please come if you can-- and celebrate the small INTRUDERS!

small INTRUDERS

Friday May 3, 2013

5 - 8 pm

Arch Framing

7844 Manchester Blvd

St Louis MO

All Invited!

Hope to see you there

WALL PAPER from small INTRUDERS

WALL PAPER

from 

small INTRUDERS 

collection

now available

at

PaperPaintPress

16 designs

of

unique wallpaper

of

small INTRUDERS

POSTER!

small INTRUDERS

POSTER

now avaialable

email for details

BIG LADY and BIG DRAGON have been added to the series of BIG INTRUDERS.  They are all currently at the framer's.... getting their final coat of frame for presentation.

The BUG GRID was up to 8 paintings... although only 5 will be shared at the small INTRUDERS exhibition.  I will include the other 3 as matted.

The bigger bugs are more arresting in character-- and draw your attention to the drama of the bug-- more than it's preciousness.


So excited to get ready for the show!


Don't forget to come next Friday May 3.  ALL ARE INVITED.

Arch Framing
7844 Manchester Blvd.
St Louis MO  

Big Lady
watercolor
30" x 22"
2013

Big Dragon
watercolor
30" h x 22"
2013

email for purchase

BIG INTRUDERS

BIG INTRUDERS

Big Intruders are making their way into the upcoming show.  I have been working on a series of 8 larger watercolors for the small INTRUDERS show.   I will chose the best of 5 to be in the exhibition. 

It's definitely a race to the finish!

One more beetle.. and one more butterfly are in the works.  So far.. I like these four.

What do you think?

BIG HOPPER

watercolor

30" h x 22" w

2013

Triptych Watercolor-- JOURNEY

I haven't posted much the last few days----  I'm getting ready for my small INTRUDERS show.

There is a lot of marketing and other responsibilities involved.....

But... I have been working on 5 large watercolors for the show.  They will form a cryptic multiple painting seen above.

Please let me know what you think.


Each panel will be sold separately [or together]... but each will be individually painted and framed.


The concept and title is JOURNEY.   It's a reference to the journey the bug goes through in his life- as well as the journey I've been through in documenting these wonderful creatures of the bug kingdom.


JOURNEY
watercolor
30" h x 22" w  each painting
2013
3 of 5

small INTRUDERS book now AVAILABLE at BLURB.com

a lovely book illustrated with over 100 insect watercolor

fun fact, quotes, wisdom, humor

about bugs!

a perfect gift for 

children 

adults

small intruders

Now available at: BLURB.com

http:/small intruders book


Hope to see you at the show~!!!

Carol Carter

small INTRUDERS

a watercolor journey through the bug kingdom

Exhibition, Book Signing, and Reception

Friday May 3, 2013

5:30  -  8 PM

Arch Framing  

7844 Manchester Blvd

Saint Louis MO 63143

314 645. 6621

108 framed watercolors

book

APA FUNDRAISER in ST LOUIS-- BIG KITTY!

I was invited to paint BIG KITTY for a fundraiser for the APA [Animal Protective Agency] here in St Louis.

The sculpture was huge and a challenge to paint.

It will be displayed this summer--- after receiving a concrete base and plaque-- at BUSCH STADIUM in St. Louis at one of the home games.

At some point-- it will be auctioned to raise money for the APA.

I love animals.. and I have adopted two kitties-- one for the APA and one feral.

We need to do all we can do to help animals who can't find a home.


Enjoy!

BIG KITTY
fiberglass w acrylic paint
60" h x 20" w x 20" d
2013

INSECT TEE SHIRT DESIGNS!

New bug designs for FRENCH TEES!

These unique art boutique TEES will be offered at the small INTRUDERS exhibition on May 3.

They will also be available online... just don't know how yet.

Stay tuned!


Ladybug
watercolor
10" x 10"
2013

Honeycomb
watercolor
10" x 10"
2013

all designs also available for purchase

Watercolor in France 2013

                                         

Paint in France

Maison Blanche

August 12 - 16, 2013

Beautiful pastoral France!

The country walk to 

PiegutPiégut-Pluviers

is 

picturesque with 

sundappled views of

gorgeous rural France

Maison Blanche provides

 library, pool table, gourmet meals, and wine tasting.

Picnics, evening cocktail hour,

hammocks and patios for 

leisure inspiration.

The rooms are equivalent to a three star hotel.

Watercolor instruction fills most of the days--

with demonstration in the morning

and individual painting during the afternoon.

Ample time set aside for lunch and leisure.

A very well equipped studio.

Art and art-filled days.

Nearby is Brantome, 

the Nontron French knife factory,

Villars caves,

St. Jean-de-Cole 

many castles and forges.

Reservations and information contact: Alain

Manoir de Maison Blanche

24360 Piegut-Pluviers

www.manoirdemaisonblanche.com

Label de qualité Pays Périgord Vert

Tel: +33 553 56 90 55

manoirdemaisonblanche@orange.fr

English and French spoken

1.074 E ($1500 USD) per person double occupancy

Workshop in Door County WISCONSIN

Pennisula Art School

Fish Creek Wisconsin

Door Couny

July 18 - 20  2013

9 - 4 pm

Paint and learn Watercolor

One of my favorite places to teach

http://www.peninsulaschoolofart.com/WC1309.php