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Carolyn Karch
  • Female
  • Dayton, NV
  • United States
  • Dayton, Nevada
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I have fallen in love with pastels, and with taking my pastels out into my world to record what I experience. I have been painting for about four years. This is my recreational sport. I so enjoy getting away from the hustle and bustle of the day to day grind, and in getting into the zone. I have some great painting partners that encourage, and inspire me. I feel blessed to live where I do, as there is so much to paint. I am having issues with my computer (actually my teens who destroyed my saved photos of my art). If you want to see a few more of my paintings you can befriend me on Facebook. Carolyn Karch - mention this site. Nope, no web site either - strictly recreational.
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Celebration

Celebration.... of the change of season, of health, of  steadfast friendships. friendships newly formed, and friendships renewed, and of learning to visualize this magnificent world with new insights.  I just celebrated a birthday, another year has past, and I feel I have lived it to it's fullest potential.  I gave myself a birthday gift of two days off from a grinding 9-5 job to spend it painting with a friend.

The first day I did two fantastic paintings (well for me they were…

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Posted on October 5, 2012 at 11:21pm

Summer 2012 plein air adventure

Hi...

I guess I'm not to great on blogging....  I just returned from spending 8/10 to 8/18 celebrating my Mom's 90th birthday in Denver with my family.  We had lofty ideals of getting everyone out daily to do a bit of plein air.  My sister and I each packed extra PA set ups for our siblings to use, Mom has her own.  We celebrated her B'day with a picnic at Betasso Preserve in Boulder County.  This is a beautiful area up by Nederland.  We invited life long friends and family.  We…

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Posted on August 20, 2012 at 10:10pm — 1 Comment

My Family Plein Air vacation

This is my first blog ever.... I hope it's not too long winded.  I am entering this a while past the event, but just wanted to write about a wonderful week I had on vacation with family in January 2011. My Mother, sister, daughter, and brother all painted plein air together for a whole week. My mother got on Amtrak in Denver, then my daughter and I jumped on board to join her when it pulled through Reno.  We spent the…

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Posted on February 8, 2011 at 10:30pm

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At 11:31pm on April 13, 2010, Donald Maier said…
Welcome Carolyn. I would love to see you do a blog posting about this Bestbrella pictured where your photo is supposed to be and put a nice picture of yourself on your profile page instead. Also, post some of your work for us to see too.
Don
At 11:06pm on April 18, 2010, Ida M. Glazier said…
I am so glad to see your work here!!! Isn;t this great?? I really like this site, and need to learn how to use itl. The vidieos are wonderful, and so are the forums. Thanks so much!
At 8:15am on May 2, 2010, Mary Byrom said…
Hi Carolyn, Thanks - Happy painting!
At 5:30pm on September 8, 2010, Charlotte Wharton said…
Artist Survey

Please help me in planning my workshop schedule for 2011. Could you take a few minutes and answer a survey that I have online? Your feedback will be extremely helpful.

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/VJMC8XS

BTW, should you ever want to do an online survey, I highly recommend SurveyMonkey.

Happy painting,

Charlotte

Charlotte Wharton Studio
Worcester, MA
508-425-6719
charlotte@charlottewhartonstudio.com
www.charlottewhartonstudio.com
At 10:44pm on March 8, 2011, D. F. Gray said…

Hi Carolyn I hope winter isn't too bad for you

just about over here

At 12:37am on February 25, 2012, Drusilla said…

Hi Carolyn,

 Love your works! "Recreational sport" is a great way of describing pastelling plein air! ;-)

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Carolyn Karch posted a photo

Carson Valley the base of the Eastern Sierras.

Painting done above my friends ranch overlooking the magnificent Carson Valley. Oil 6x9 (third pa done in oil - I still prefer pastels) I wanted to paint in oil to try out my new PaletteGarage. I'd include a pic with the PG in my set up but can only…
Mar 15
Carolyn Karch commented on Becky Joy's blog post How to Use and Understand a Limited Color Palette
"Thanks Becky, valuable advise.  I'm new to oils, and this is what I'm using, nice to see the possibilities this palette has when looking at your wonderful PA's.  If your ever kicking it back  here in the Eastern…"
Feb 2
Carolyn Karch posted a photo

Morning with amigo and Cptn Joe

Out of my element/comfort level here. Spent a morning of sightseeing in SF painting along the docks. 1/18/13 Everyone else's attempts make boat paintings look easy. they aren't.
Jan 21
Carolyn Karch updated their profile
Jan 21
Carolyn Karch replied to Lisa Mozzini-McDill's discussion The Best Umbrella?
"Lisa,  I am tooting a horn for the BestBrella, the answer to your dilemma of finding a quality brella that will attach to your set up.  I use one and find it a necessary item for my plein air gear. Yes, you do have to have a care about…"
Jan 21
Georgina Rey commented on Carolyn Karch's photo
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woodsford canyon pa 9/2012

"This is very good Carolyn, it's the second time it caught my eye. Good comp and sensitively done!"
Oct 9, 2012
Carolyn Karch commented on Diana Fair's photo
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Prairie Sky

"Awesome clouds, you inspire me!  Thanks for sharing!"
Oct 5, 2012
Carolyn Karch posted a blog post

Celebration

Celebration.... of the change of season, of health, of  steadfast friendships. friendships newly formed, and friendships renewed, and of learning to visualize this magnificent world with new insights.  I just celebrated a birthday, another year has past, and I feel I have lived it to it's fullest potential.  I gave myself a birthday gift of two days off from a grinding 9-5 job to spend it painting with a friend.The first day I did two fantastic paintings (well for me they were fantastic).  I…See More
Oct 5, 2012
Carolyn Karch posted photos
Oct 5, 2012
David Freedman and Carolyn Karch are now friends
Aug 30, 2012
Carolyn Karch commented on Anne M. Wrinn's photo
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Huguenot Bridge Vista, Alkyd, 12 x 14"

"This is lovely Anne, I especially like the sky reflection on the water...very wet! "
Aug 30, 2012
Carolyn Karch commented on David Freedman's photo
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Near Red Rock Canyon morning

"Hi David, My sister, friends and I all met up for that convention as well.  I thought I had far to travel.... all the way from the Reno area.  I hope you were able to see a bit of the Sierras and Rockies.  There is so much beauty…"
Aug 30, 2012
Anne M. Wrinn commented on Carolyn Karch's photo
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Washoe Valley, Nevada-View from Bowers Mansion Regional Park

"Nice work. I would have felt the same way."
Aug 27, 2012
Carolyn Karch posted a photo

Washoe Valley, Nevada-View from Bowers Mansion Regional Park

I was a bit anti social at the office picnic, choosing to paint plein air instead of gunny sack races...
Aug 26, 2012
Carolyn Karch replied to Donald Maier's discussion Motivation for Making Art
"                                            PAINTING IS MY CALGON MOMENT.  In skiing there are pro, expert, intermediate, beginner, and recreational skiers.  I consider myself a recreational painter. I have a stress, stress, stressful job with a…"
Aug 26, 2012
Carolyn Karch commented on Tony Robinson's video
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Art in the Open 2012

"Great interviews!  Terrific Vid!"
Aug 21, 2012

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