artteacher A Life Artfully Spent

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Age: 72
Hometown: Hesperia
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Background and Lifestyle

Marital Status Single
Drinker No
Education Self Taught
Children Proud parent

Interests and Personality

BiographyHello Art Inthusisists I am Carolyn Shaw. I dedicated myself at the age of 3yrs to becoming an artist. By 21 I had become professional. Although largely self taught I studied with some well known artist-teachers. I work in all medias, subject matters, styles, and techniques. I do everything from fine art, murals to caricatures. My speciality is portraits. I love portraits because of the complexity and because there is no two faces which are the same. I like to capture the inner beauty of my subject. I owned and operated the art concession at MovieLand Wax Museum in Ca. for a time where I and my employees did thousands of portraits for travellers. I have also done portraits at Knotts and all the other So. Ca. parks. I have taught painting since the early 70's. I love it and am very good at it. Having taught myself I know what my student are going through what they need to learn and can save them years of trial and error and frustration. My students consistently win the ribbon.
InterestsI am a single mother of 6. one daughter and 5 sons. My youngest twin sons are in the Navy. I live in the high desert in Ca. I have an artstudio-classroom where I spend most all my time painting with my little Yorkie close by. There is a patio adjacent with rose garden and fish pond very serene and peaceful nice atmosphere. for painting.
MusicI love all good music, very fond of guitar. Still like rock, old and new. My son is really good on guitar and bass.
FilmsDont go very often, wait til they are showing on tv.I will not watch sci-fi. love stories or anything with talking machines.
TelevisionI love Dancing With The Stars, Fond of all the CSI and the forensic shows, I like psyc-dramas and thrillers hate love stories
BooksI don't read a lot any more but like to, spend most of my time painting or on the computer where I am working on a manuscript about my misadventures on on-line dating sites " hot-stuff"
HeroesI had a hero once. He was my son Robert. He died valiently of aids at the age of 34. Straight but reckless.

Exhibitions

Oils and Pastels by C Shaw Ink Paintings and Watercolor by C. Shaw Fantasy and Novelty by C. Shaw

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artteacher

Thank you Swirl for the wonderful comments on my site . I too enjoy yours. I just put up a new painting, an Indian village by a river " The First American's Home " stop and see it some time. Carolyn

swirl

hello art teacher i have been back and forth in and out somehow not letting you know how attractive your site is .you share much wisdom and understanding > hope your life is full of JOY and WONDER , thanks for sharing feel free to visit Swirl at the Swirl Gallery ! take care EH! Swirl

Suncatchercreations

So nice to meet the Lone Ranger! Your artwork is just lovely!

jh

Hello artteacher, thanks for the add, superb work, love it!!!

Duffyart

Thanks beautiful.... Duffyart ;) x

AllaVissotskaya

Happy Valentine`s Day to you! Alla

YSRios

yes i felt for you all in costumes on those 100 degree days.. i had friends that worked in the theater, my cousin for one, a techie, lights and sound. take care Carolyn, yu

YSRios

Is the wax museum in Buena park still open? I remember seeing artist dressed up in costumes...also one of my favorite things to do when i was kid was to visit the artist studios at Knotts and general store, back in the day, now it's all rides :( have a nice night Carolyn! Yulonda ps love your indian portrait

AllaVissotskaya

Hi Carolyn, your Rainy Day - !!!! Baetyful, wonderful...!!! Alla

SallyMae

Wishing you another artfully spent new year, Carolyn!

artteacher

HI ! thanks for adding as a friend . I enjoy your work.

Duffyart

Hello ;)

Mamtani

Merry Christmas and a wonderful happy new year!

Andrew_Bartley

great work, you achive such perfection,look forward to seeing more.

crosem

Hello Carolyn, reading your biography section, you really sound an interesting person. Like you, I love portraits although I have to paddle a hard way to reach your way :)) also I like your work especially portraits. I really like the eyes in a portrait - they are the window of the heart/ soul.. Bit by bit I will reach my goals as you did. You were so inspiring to me. Thanks and do keep me posted when you have new work. Rosemarie

Tox

Susuie, one of the friends listed at your site, is ill. A get well letter would do her heart good and cheer her up a bit. We live in a world that does not apriciate art. We must care for eachother. So leave a post on her board if you have time. L John TOX

artbycassiday

Came across your page while exploring the very fine art on this website. Very nice work. Drop by my page for a visit if you get a chance. Regards, Bud

Artistatwork

You have a great portfolio here. I really like your water paintings. Margaret, Artist at Work, http://artist-at-work.co.uk

CreateReality ( Deleted user )

Thank you Carolyn, I appreciate you taking the time to check out "My Sleeping Angel" and for your feedback as well. ~Marianne

sharon13

cool work

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