CAROLYN PELKeY ARtworK

Creativity has been my life long passion. 

I find joy in expressing emotions and capturing the world around me through various artistic mediums, including watercolor, acrylic, multimedia, and oil. 

Light and shadow play a significant role in my work, helping me depict moods and bring depth to my subjects. 

Whether painting landscapes, the ocean, or portraits, I strive to create pieces that evoke emotion and connection.

I studied at the University of Utah, where I honed my skills and deepened my appreciation for artistic expression.  I further studied  watercolor with Leonard Scarola at Saddleback College, which became my main focus for many years, I also had classes in life drawing, design and mixed media. I especially enjoy creating dimensional mixed media paintings using a wide variety of materials.

I reside in Capistrano Beach, California where I draw endless inspiration from nature, the coastline, and the ever changing beauty of the ocean. 

My surroundings continue to shape my artistic vision, allowing me to create works that reflect both serenity and movement.

Thank you for visiting my page - I hope my art brings as much joy to you as it does to me. 

• Exhibitor at Festival of Arts Laguna Beach
• Society of Illustrators in New York - Starr Foundation Awards - for watercolor paintings "Rhythm and Blues" "Surf's Up" and "Yellow Cactus Flower"
• Niguel Art Association - 1st Place
• Art League of Casta Del Sol - 1st Place 
• Echoes and Visions Art Show - Artist's Choice
• 7th Annual Alice Baum Art Splash - 1st Place
• Paint San Clemente - 3 times Honorable Mention
• San Clemente Art Gallery - Best of Show and 1st Place 
• Selected for publication in Acrylic Works 2 - The Best of Acrylic Painting for the Mixed Media Painting of Red Hibiscus
• City of Dana Point Utility Box Art Contest -View Awaiting the Wind on corner of PCH and Copper Lantern  
• City of Dana Point Utility Box Art Contest - View Canoes at Baby Beach on PCH by Dana Point Nursery
• Art Splash 2000 - 1st Place Canasta Del Sol
• San Clemente Art Association Awards - Two Best of Show Awards, Seven First Place Awards, Six Second Place Awards, Three Third Place Awards, Five  Honorable Mention Awards