Carole A. Burval

Signature Member

 Transparent Watercolor Society of America
and
Watercolor U.S.A. Honor Society

     "In a world that contains so much uncertainty, I believe our inner spirits are seeking to understand the fragile life that surrounds us each day, hoping for understanding and peace. As each of us embraces another with our passion, our words, and our personal vision of hope, a closer harmony of our inner spirits can be created. Each moment in our lives is a precious gift to be cherished and I strive to enhance the perceptions of others to witness the beauty found within their own lives. My vision is to promote the value of individual artistic expression as a creative refuge that encourages inner peacefulness."

      Carole A. Burval, TWSA, WHS, 2005

     CAROLE A BURVAL, TWSA, WHS majored in art and education at Northern Illinois University and has concentrated her artistic studies on transparent watercolors since 1991. Her creative passion is clearly evident and displayed through her use of this dynamic, fluid medium. Many of her watercolor paintings have been selected for National and International Painting Exhibitions and received numerous awards. They are included in many public and private collections. Many of her works are painted on location in State and National Parks. Her moody painting "Storm Clouds" received the Golden Artist Colors Award and a Patron Purchase Award at the prestigious Watercolor U.S.A. 2003 National Exhibition.  Her floral painting "Garden Song" was chosen for exhibition at the "Aqueous Open 2003" International Exhibition. "Blank Canvas", a multi-figure study in tonal value was selected for the 10th National Rhode Island Watercolor Society Exhibition and the "Real People" Exhibition in Woodstock, Illinois.. Carole A. Burval held four solo exhibitions during the fall of 2003.   Her painting entitled "Blush" was selected for exhibition at the 2004 Transparent Watercolor Society of America 28th National Exhibition held at the Elmhurst Art Museum in Elmhurst, Illinois and the California Watercolor Society 2005 Exhibition held in San Francisco.

Carole devotes much of her time to running National Watercolor Workshops and the annual TWSA Workshop.  In 2004 she started Paint Arizona Workshops to provide a new venue for herself and other artists to help encourage others in developing watercolor paintings.  Please visit often for updated information under the workshop section of this web site.

Studio ~ 847-840-7731