Carolyn Fox, July 2010 Artist-of-the-Month

The featured artist for July at Ouachita River Art Gallery is Carolyn Fox of
Monroe, Louisiana. Carolyn has always loved to draw, even as a child. After raising her family, she began to take painting lessons (funded by a birthday present from her mother). Now one of her greatest joys comes from being an art instructor at the West Monroe Senior Center.
Carolyn’s show, Kids Just Want to Have Fun!, was inspired by memories of playing as a child and by watching children in play over the years. These paintings were done in several different media. Some were done for parents, grandparents and neighbors or friends. Others are family pieces and depict her own grandchildren. Viewing this collection of "water babies" will certainly bring back memories of one's own childhood or of raising children. The artist says, “The God-given beauty in nature and my love of life are ever present in my work. I strive to create paintings that summon emotions of nostalgia.” I think she has succeeded in this mission.