Nationally known artist, Carolyn Lewis is inspired by nature, wildlife, and people.  Her painting is sensitive without being overly sentimental.   “Capturing the mood of the moment and the effect of light is an important goal in my work,” she explains.

Carolyn’s first book, Land and Light Workshop – Painting Mood and Atmosphere in Oils, was published by North Light Books in 2005 and was available internationally.   Her work is published in several books including The Ultimate Guide to Painting from Photographs and has been featured in The Artist’s Magazine.  Carolyn has also written articles published in Paint Magazine for the Society for All Artists, UK.   She frequently teaches classes and workshops in the US, as well as in Italy

Along with many solo exhibitions, Carolyn has been selected to exhibit in numerous national art competitions including the Oil Painters of America, Ohio Plein Air Society, Carmel Art Festival Invitational Competition, and the American Impressionists Society.  She also has participated in the Catharine Lorillard Wolfe Art Club National Exhibition and the National Oil & Acrylic Painters Society annual, to name just a few.

Carolyn also has served as an Awards Juror for countless exhibitions, including the 2016 Oil Painters of American Salon Exhibit and their Eastern Regional Exhibition.  She is a Signature member of the Oil Painters of America, Emeritus member of the Akron Society of Artists, and Charter member of the Ohio Plein Air Society. Other memberships include the Portrait Society of America, American Impressionists Society and the National Oil and Acrylic Painters Society.

For more information, visit Carolyn’s website at www.lewisstudio.com