Artwork by Caryn Coville
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Art has always been a part of my life. Shortly after graduating with a B.F.A. from Rochester Institute of Technology, I discovered using colored pencils as a fine art medium. I work realistically, and I like the smooth texture and fine details that can be achieved with colored pencils. I am particularly attracted to the different effects that can be created and how portable colored pencils are.

My work is inspired by my love of nature, travel, and the beauty I find in everyday objects. I work from my own photo references and am always taking pictures as I never know where I’ll find inspiration. I look for subjects with interesting lighting and textures. My paintings start with a line drawing; and using a heated drawing board, I begin the process of applying pigment. Working with a light touch, I slowly build up and blend the color, sometimes adding up to twenty layers. I enjoy the process of watching my painting slowly emerge. I believe the richness I get from the slow layering of color and my attention to the details in my subject matter help to enhance my finished artwork. 

Primarily a colored pencil artist, I have enjoyed extending my artistry into other mediums. For the past several years I have enjoyed East Asian brush painting. I like the contrast between the very slow process of creating a colored pencil painting layer upon layer and the spontaneity of brush painting where I try to convey the essence of a subject by using minimal strokes of ink and watercolor. My latest journey has been into the world of alcohol ink pai
nting. 




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  • Bio
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  • Exhibitions
  • Galleries
    • Florals
    • Portraits
    • Still Life
    • Landscapes
    • Brush Paintings
    • Alcohol Ink Paintings
  • Contact
  • Email Newsletter
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    • Still Life
    • Florals
    • Animals, Birds & Wildlife
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    • Note Cards, Birthday Cards, Calendar