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"Enchanted art for me, is about more than painting a figure and slapping on a pair of wings.  It's a way of seeing with enchanted eyes, the magic in creatures, ordinary things, and natural surroundings and expressing, illuminating that sense of mystical possibility into your art," she says. Another favorite influence is the art of John William Waterhouse, pre-Raphaelite master.  "His blending of natural settings with female beauty leaves me in awe; I could stare at his art endlessly."  Another significant influence is Chris Van Allsburg, children's book author and illustrator, best known for Polar Express.  "Everything he creates is pure magic!  I aspire to attain even a fraction of his vision and story-telling gifts!"

Carol's resume history includes a love of writing, animals, the great outdoors, and a 13-year career in plastic and reconstructive surgery nursing. She traveled the US and South America via this work, which opened her eyes to many cultures and landscapes. She later met, fell instantly in love with, and married her prince--an accomplished jazz guitarist and business owner.  Free-lance writing and other home-based businesses followed to focus around home and raising their family. They have three children and a bevy of pets in San Diego, California. Carol owns Simply Soap - A California Handcrafted Soap Co.(est. 1994), where she concocts natural ingredients into the sorcery of Old World artisan soaps. Still, art always calls!  A home-based WORKSHOP/STUDIO(<--click for a virtual tour) is the center of her art and soapmaking businesses.  Most of Carol's painting occurs in the cool quiet of late night, or wee hours of the morning when the magic of midnight surrounds!

In 2005, Carol contributed artwork to a book "Visions of Atlantis", published by Ellen Million Graphics.