Caroline the Artist

Hello, I'm Caroline, I'm an eclectic artist based in Skipton, North Yorkshire, UK.

I happily work from home in a relaxed and productive way. As a child I would make, sketch and create anything and everything from whatever was to hand, being characteristically resourceful. From the moment I embarked down my creative path my mind crammed-to-burst with ideas. I went on to study various art and design courses after my GCSE's. Completing up to and including HND in Fine Art. The creativity never ends. Art is my life. Art for work and Art for play.

My interests, in some way or another inspire or plant seeds of inspiration. They are however, eclectic. Here are a few keywords regarding my interests: *Horror *Surrealism *Fantasy *Nature *Nostalgia *Dark Comedy *Rock Music *Retro *Vintage *Kitsch *Wordplay *Eccentric *Philosophy *Paranormal *Spirituality *The Abandoned *Other Worlds *Science Fiction *Animals *Cryptids *Kawaii *Dreams *Imagination *Body Art

While all sounds ideal, Art can be a doubled-edged sword for me, it stresses me out and relaxes me in equal measure. While I navigate lifelong mental health restrictions, it's something I do myself and get the credit for, which is satisfying in a world that often disappoints. The biggest compliment is having someone own a piece of my art.

Caroline's Art

  Painting: I mostly work in Acrylic, but I do use Oils, Gouache and Watercolour, too. I would describe my usual painting style as expressive; using bold, vivid and confident colours in contrast with black for maximum, visual impact. But even my personal style varies depending on mood, subject matter or brief.

Drawing: My drawings mostly begin, and sometimes remain as modest and traditional pencil/graphite depictions. Sometimes I incorporate coloured pencil (it adds a soft, flash of colour, picking out notable elements of an image). Ink and paint pens & markers (such as Posca & Sharpie) have also been a preferred medium over the past few years, creating some of my personal favourites. Oil Pastels an old favourite, which I haven't used in a long while, but are an enjoyable to craft into dynamic portraits. Some of my drawings have been known to adopt a mixed media approach, using more than one mark making medium with one or more others. 

Needle Crafts: Ragdolls - (or "Raggy" whatever-you-fancy pieces) are one of my specialisms. Created using part reclaimed, part new materials, these pieces are entirely handmade (no machine). They are time consuming but one-of-a-kind and are Not Toys! 

Patches - In the past couple of years I have embarked on what was initially a hobby that I feel confident is something I can offer for commission. I create average-palm-sized sew-on-patches using double thick, reclaimed cotton fabrics & embroidery thread, they're also time consuming but one-of-a-kind. 

Digital Art: While this technically falls under "Drawing" as my personal method of digital art is to hand draw, scan and edit into crisp, bold images using a traditional digital editing method. This is the approach I use for my "for-print designs" currently available on Redbubble. It's also a method I use for Tattoo Designs, Ads and more (where a slick, bold finish is required).

Commission Caroline

For examples of my artwork check out my Artwork page. 

Also if there's anything you see on my Artwork page that you think you may like to purchase; contact me to enquire if it's available and to buy. 

While I follow a self-directed path with enthusiasm, I also take commissions, so please, don't fear, post me a message here or on social media and we'll see what we can do. Commissions of Paintings, Drawings, Ragdolls, Patches and Digital Art are all available.

I'm happy to work in all mediums stated above and with most  subject matter.  

Commissions are accepted and executed to high, professional and well-received standards. Very rarely is a commission declined. 

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