Carol Thompson
Name: Carol Thompson
Current Locale: Olympia, Washington
Primary Medium: Paintings & Prints
While spending several years observing the Northwest beaches, Carol Thompson developed a fascination for the sea. Early in 1978, all of her efforts became dedicated to this one subject. The ocean had become a part of her soul. She became adept at conveying the illusion of light, depth, and movement on canvas.
"I paint as realistically as I can, using a variety of strokes and tools, from smooth brushwork in the sky to heavy palette knife on the rocks. Manipulating light, middle and dark values in the translucent areas, and blending color with a soft brush, gives the effect of light shining through the waves. I use light against dark, warm against cool, soft and hard edges to heighten the dramatic effect of waves, rocks, sky, and smooth waters". ~ Carol Thompson
Thompson's work is featured in private collections around the world, and having achieved recognition in several art publications, her artwork is considered a very desirable investment. Shearwater Gallery exhibits several of Thompson's original oil paintings, ranging in price from $3,500.00 and up, and a great selection of limited edition prints from $14.00 and up
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