Artist: Carolita Cantrell | Location: Sumter, SC
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Artist: Carolita Cantrell | Location: Sumter, SC
Sumter, SC
I am energetic, optimistic, and passionate about my family, my friends, my faith and my work. At my age, I am thankful to be alive and able to enjoy life. Although I love people and enjoy being with them, I am basically an introvert and need more time to be alone than most people. I love getting totally immersed in my work so that time seems to fly when I am painting, which is how I connect to my inner self.
Creating art is all I've ever done. When I was three years old, I had to take a daily nap. I asked my mother if I could draw instead and I have been drawing ever since. Besides drawing, I paint with oils and acrylics, water color, dye textiles, and sculpt. I use anything I can to convey an image. I am in love with the creative process no matter what form it takes. It is the process itself and not the end result that excites me. I hope my love for this creative adventure shows in my work. Art for me is like breathing; I cannot imagine not doing it.