Painting is my path to connection and peace. It brings me joy the joy of creation and allows me to share beauty and emotion with others. I can touch strangers on an intimate level, while sharing art and elegance from the world that surrounds me.
My work began with mixed media creations: fiber arts, mosaic tiled work, metal sculpture, and jewelry. As my art turned to painting, I evolved to the form you see today: sculpture on wood (or canvas) to form works with an impasto-like two-dimensional depth complete with layers and layers of paint. I have been working and selling mixed media and paintings for more than 24 years. My innovative, whimsical, playful style blends the tactile depth of sculpture (using paint or wall plaster) with the rich tones of acrylics, oils, and 23-karat gold leaf.
Growing up in a large Italian and French family in Portland, Oregon, my art is influenced by the passion and expression of my heritage. I thrive on culture, fine cuisine, and travel, having spent time exploring more than 20 countries from Europe, the Caribbean and Central America to all parts of the US. My heart sings the loudest in the Italian, French, and Spanish sunshine. I integrate in my designs the experiences drawn from living in the Eastern, Mid-Western, and Western United States, Hawaii, and the Bahamas.
My life is inspired by two themes, and you can find them present in the Heartbags, fine art and poetry. A heart theme in my work expresses the soul-felt theme that guides me: “Follow your heart.” Iridescent accents and deep contrasting colors carry my personal motto “Live out loud.”
For information regarding auction donations, purchasing of Rochelle Carr Studio and Gallery fine art or designer handbag "Heartbags" or Fine Art Commissions Contact Rochelle Carr at : 415-370-6640 or visit www.rochellecarr.com. Commissioned pieces created with custom colors and designs take 3 weeks to 4 months depending on medium. Pricing varies from $75.00 to $10,500.00.
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