Carol Violanda
I am drawn to objects and scenes that are often overlooked—overcast skies, rusted old vehicles, the textures of rural roads, an empty chair by a window. I like to experiment with both representational and abstract approaches as I am intrigued as much by the distinct lines of a building, as I am by the amorphous shapes of trees in fog. My primary medium is oils but I have recently begun working with encaustics. Oil painting makes me think, and the unpredictability of encaustic painting encourages me to let go.
My time away from Vermont is divided between Atlanta, Georgia, and an annual trip to Santa Fe each spring. The stark contrast between these environments is a constant source of inspiration, and my return to each place after an absence helps me capture its uniqueness.
A native of the Philadelphia area, Carol began visiting Vermont as a child in the 1960s when her parents purchased a small camp in Dummerston. After raising her children in Georgia, she was able to leave her job, and now spends much of her time in southern Vermont with her husband, their dog and cat.
Yellow Leaves
Brattleboro Skyline
Breeze off Napeague Bay
