by Carol on 4/10/2009 11:01:30 AM
Mike's Hands while Fly Fishing - w/c
8. My hand paintings/drawings became known as hand portraits. I was commissioned by musicians, doctors, gardeners, parents, sewers, etc., to draw their hands. My hand portrait of Rick Aquilera, former pitcher for the Minnesota Twins baseball team, was a true highlight, not only because he was a celebrity but because it was such a delightful collaborative experience. It also allowed me to re-awaken my memories as a closet baseball fan since the age of 12 and he signed a baseball with, "Carol, my hands have never looked so good! Rick"
9. From 1992-94, I served as the President of the Minnesota Watercolor Society which is a volunteer organization with over 300 members. This position not only facilitated my professional growth as an artist and leader in the art community but gave me meaningful friendships and a wonderful network that opened many opportunities.
10. Along the way, I discovered that I do like to write, and this led me to write a memoir (referencing a journal I kept) entitled "Painting My Passion: An Artist's Journey with the Women of the West." A visual artist's voice is rarely heard in words, and this book gives you an illuminating glimpse into my artistic decision making process, musings, struggles & triumphs. 20 of the paintings are reproduced in color.
...to be continued.
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