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Caroline Sharp
Artist Statement
In many ways art is my heart language. I am a very visual person. Art is a significant way in which I respond to the familiar world around me, the experiences in my life and the related emotions. My art is influenced by the everyday things around me, family, relationships, nature - the amazing beauty of God's creation . . . the interplay between movement, light, colour and the stories in between. I am passionate about expressing emotions through the visual mode and capturing life in the moment. I hope the figures in my artwork evoke a sense of beauty, solace, intrigue and mystery. Usually I begin my artwork with a very loose idea of the subject. It is during the painting process that the subject of my art piece develops, and sometimes changes dramatically. For example the work may be influenced greatly by memories, or take on a more imaginative form. My approach is often very intuitive. In all of this the emotion is a vital component of each piece. My hope is that your response connects not only with the subject of my artwork, but with the emotions evoked. Art is a continuing journey, one which is exciting and challenging, ever changing and growing. Recently I have enjoyed exploring other media including Acrylics and Alcohol Ink.
Biography
Caroline is an impressionist and abstract visual artist specialising in oil paintings. She developed a love of nature from her upbringing, visiting Sydney's national parks, gardens, beaches, and exploring the Blue Mountains and Southern Highlands. Later years living in Alice Spring led to a deeper appreciation of the diverse and beautiful Australian landscape. During this time she studied Painting and Drawing for 3 years at Centralian College, Alice Springs NT (now a campus of Charles Darwin University). Since 2004 Caroline has been based in Kingsthorpe west of Toowoomba QLD.
Influences
From childhood I loved to draw and paint, something I inherited from my mother. Moving from Sydney to Victoria, to Central Australia and finally to the Darling Downs there has been much to observe and absorb, contributing to my life journey and development as an artist. Further influences: the impressionist movement, art books, lessons by Harry Hart at TAS and art friends.
Awards
Caroline has participated and won awards in various exhibitions in the Toowoomba Region.
Exhibitions
Regular participation in local art exhibitions, such as the annual Downlands College Art Exhibition, the Toowoomba Art Society Annual Spring Exhibition held during the Carnival of Flowers, and in Murray's "Art In Bloom" Spring Exhibition. Over recent years my artworks have been regularly on display at Myart Gallery (Murray's Art and Framing).
