About Carole Moore

Art has been my lifelong joy and passion; I was raised amid the natural beauty of the New Hampshire mountains and seacoast. I was an exchange student in Kyoto, Japan, which deeply influenced my concepts of beauty, balance, and form.

I work with forms from the natural world; animals, plants, water, sand. I strive to convey the grace, strength, and fragility of life, as well as its lush vitality.

By drawing the viewer into direct engagement with elements of vibrant nature, my paintings create a sense of refuge and awakening. My work focuses on both the tranquil and dynamic aspects of water, with recurring motifs of koi, water lilies, and water gardens. My portfolio contains both representational and abstract works.

I merge realism with slightly fantastical elements, and my intention is to create a place of serenity for my viewers. It's important to me to find the moments of peace and beauty in such a busy and troubled world..

I am a largely self-taught painter and have been most influenced by my mentor Sigmund Abeles of New York, with whom I apprenticed and worked with for many years. I have also studied with nationally acclaimed, and amazing artists including; Jack Beal, Sondra Freckelton, Martha Mayer Erlebacher, and James Aponovich. My formal art training took place at the University of New Hampshire at Durham.

Watercolor was initially my primary medium, but in recent years I've found great excitement in the vibrant immediacy of acrylic paints. I enjoy adapting techniques traditionally used with watercolor to bring subtlety and depth to my work in acrylics.