Artistic Thoughts
“In a world that contains so much uncertainty, I believe our inner spirits are seeking to understand the fragility of life that surrounds us each day, hoping for understanding and peace. As each of us embraces another with our passion, our voice, and our personal vision of hope, a closer harmony of our inner spirits can be created. Each moment in our lives is precious 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 and enhances inner peacefulness.”
CAROLE A BURVAL, TWSA, WHS, MOWS majored in art and education at Northern Illinois University and has concentrated her artistic studies on watercolor since 1991. Her creative passion is clearly evident and displayed through her use of this dynamic, fluid medium. Many of her paintings have been selected for National Exhibitions.
Her painting “A Few Thoughts” won 1st Place in a 2012 juried La Grange Art League Exhibition and is included in the new book featured by North Light. A Walk Into Abstracts ~ How Did They Do That? She will also be published in the upcoming North Light book Incite: Dreams Realized! (fall 2013).
Her painting titled Cherub’s Kiss was shown at the Watercolor USA Invitational in Rhode Island and also won the Theme Award at the La Grange Art League (IL) juried exhibition entitled “In the Garden”. This painting won second place in the “Best of the Best” Exhibition. She gives instruction and workshops at Positive Strokes Art School in Palatine, Illinois, the La Grange Art League School in La Grange, Illinois, and Kaleidoscope School of Art in Barrington, Illinois
She is available to teach both watercolor and silk painting workshops.
She is the featured artist in a June 2013 show called “Nature’s Glory” at the La Grange Art League Gallery in La Grange, Illinois.
Studio: 847-840-7731
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