Winter lake watercolor painting spring scene, popular lake and tree, matted and framed under glass, Signed Carol Dunlavey, original, Valentines gift

Original watercolor painting depicting winter scene of frozen lake and tree (14.5" x 16"), matted and framed under glass, Signed by artist Carol Dunlavey

Carol Dunlavey
I have enjoyed watercolor painting since I was a young person. Being able to paint in a free watercolor manner has long been a hope of mine. I paint now in watercolor to challenge myself and to explore a new side of my creative self. I don't usually paint any particular subject matter, rather I try to explore my ability to recreate something of beauty or particular interest. I enjoy painting in a variety of sizes from large sheets popular of paper to small miniatures.

I enjoy painting both with a group of people with different styles and skills and in solitude. I use the work of others as examples of techniques and styles to try to stretch my own skills and to try to develop my own particular style. I am trying to loose myself from the bonds of accurate and correct and see more creatively as I work something of a challenge for me.

I particularly enjoy the beauty of the natural world and tend to paint the things of nature rather than still life. I am drawn to the color blue and frequently use it in my work.