open studio nov 22&23!

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to see lots of my work, win a door prize, and take advantage of discounts!

My annual Open Studio is a chance for you to see where I work, chat about the work and have access to pieces that you’ll never see anywhere else. From greeting cards and small works to large statement pieces, come and experience immersing yourself in art! If you need my address, contact me through the form on this website.

November 22, 11 to 4 & November 23, 1 to 4

women artists of the dmv

So honored to have been chosen to be one of the Women Artists of the DMV, a survey of artists across the area. Curated by F. Lennox “Lenny” Campello, works of art are being displayed across sixteen venues in DC, Maryland, and Virginia between September and December 2025. With more than 300 artists selected from nearly 4,000 applications, the show is unprecedented in scale. My piece, “My Grandmother’s Bowl”, is on exhibit at the Children’s National Hospital in Washington, DC. The reception is November 1, from 2:30 to 4:00.

“My Grandmother’s Bowl” (16” wide x 20” high, acrylic on canvas) is display at the Children’s National Hospital in Washington, DC, as part of the “Women Artists of the DMV” exhibit.

virginia watercolor society annual show

This year’s prestigious VWS Show is being held at the Radford University Art Museum in Radford, Virginia. My painting “A Little Light Reading” was chosen for exhibit.

“Tulip Parade” is one of my smaller works — a little gem! — that will be available for sale at the PVW St Andrews Show in November.

annual pvw show and sale at st. andrews

november 15 & 16, 2025

You don’t want to miss this event! Over 500 works of art by some of the most accomplished artists in the area will be for sale! I’ll have many pieces here, at all price points. Put it on your calendar now!

“A Little Light Reading” was accepted into this year’s competitive Virginia Watercolor Society Exhibit, now up in Radford, Virginia.

redbubble shop

go to: Carolynpaints Shop | Redbubble to get to my work

mug with pattern of bluebells on it

“Bluebells in April” is one of my new designs on Redbubble—looks great on a mug and on so much else!

Here’s that same pattern on a backpack!


“Cross Country” is at Touchstone Gallery in October, 24” x 24”, acrylic on canvas.

Gallery 75

at the Art League Gallery in Alexandria, VA

Currently, I’ve got five matted pieces at Gallery 75. If you’re in Old Town Alexandria, be sure to head to the Torpedo Factory and visit the Art League Gallery to have a look!


My STUDIO!

Open Studio is November 22 & 23 this year! If you can’t make it then, contact me and we can set a time for you to come on over! Browse through the studio, see how I work and chat with me about all things art and creativity! Use the Contact page here on the website.

Carolyn holds up a painting in process in her studio space surrounded by paintings and painting supplies

A detail from “Studio Interior”—this and so many other pieces in my studio!


MAGAZINES

Another way to see my art is in print:

The May, 2020 issue of Artists Magazine profiles my work in acrylic florals and still life. 

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Cover of the August issue of Watercolor Artist—see page 27 for an article on my work in watercolors!

Cover of the August issue of Watercolor Artist—see page 27 for an article on my work in watercolors!

The August, 2020 Issue of Watercolor Artist covers many aspects of my work in watercolors, in an article titled “Falling Down and Painting Again”. While its main focus is on the impact of my concussion and recovery, it also touches on my “sea-formed” work and my work for sale at “Jane Austen Art” on Zazzle.