Expressing myself through art has always been a way for me to have a creative outlet. I have been painting, drawing, sketching, and crafting for the past 17 or so years. Art is something that I have always felt relieved stress and allow for creativity to flow through. No two pieces of are is the same. Each person can look at the same piece of art and at the end of the day have different out looks on them I enjoy looking at a blank canvas and watching my creations come to life as I add color and texture. Art is where vivid imaginations can run wild and there is no wrong answer....

I’ve been painting for 50 years. My mother was a painter, as was my grandmother. BFA in fine arts from Kent State University. Studied School of Visual Arts in New York with John Parks. Worked as a Graphic Artist in New York for 32 years. I live in Raleigh now. My work can be viewed on Instagram @mmyr111111 Phone or text: 917-603-6466 Thank you

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For her entire life Carina has lived and breathed all things painting. When she was 6 she received her first oil paints and has dedicated every fiber in her being to excelling at this medium. In 2012 she received an MFA from the highly acclaimed visual arts college SFAI in San Francisco. she has mostly focused on building a body of work entitled "Labyrinth of Infinite Doorways" which you can view at www.carinaearl.com; However, She is versed in classical landscapes, portraits, plants and nature as well as modern styles such as cubism, abstract, fantasy, and surrealism. Carina guides students to hone their skills in technique and process, to f