Statement by Carol

I paint intuitively. Sketchbooks live all over my house & studio where I draw my ideas for paintings. Sometimes the image is without explanation; the concept appears later.

The actual painting has a visceral feeling to me. I pull images out of the paint, listening to the sound of the paint, the feel of the paint. Oils are great because of their creaminess - it's like painting with butter. Painting on wood feels old and soothing and alive.

Each painting seems to have a life of its own. Sometimes the process is long and difficult, other times, startling quick. That is the joy of the process for me, as I am constantly surprised and delighted with the journey.

Carol Dameron
August, 2005