Carolyn Knape - Artist and Art Stager

I consider the works of Dali, Picasso and Van Gough strong influences in the development and evolution of my own painting style.  Capturing life and composition, I focus on color dynamics, linear composition and cohesiveness.  I classify much of my work as “structural abstract impressionism”.

Mostly an oil painter, enjoy custom work; abstracts, city scenes, street scenes, structures, still life, pets, boats, cars, homes, etc. Can match different materials and requested colors. I gallery wrap or frame all my paintings, also enjoy mosaic work.

PROLIFERATION

1967 - 2020 - My artwork has been sold and donated in many US States and European Countries. Formal “opening” and showing at The Walnut Street Gallery, Fort Collins, October 1999.

DONATIONS

2010-2013 Annually - Simple Pleasures Timeless Treasures, CO.

2013 - Dunn Elementary, CO.

2009 - Hearts for Haiti, CO.

2017 - Respite Care, CO.

2018 - COPACK, Lincoln Middle School, CO.

2020 - Fort Collins Country Club, CO.

2020 – Fight for Life - Breast Cancer Awareness Fundraiser, CO.

MEDIA

Enjoy mainly working oils and incorporating mixed media, using a strong sense of color to portray my style over typically large canvas.

EDUCATION

Self-taught, Colorado State University, and family taught. CSU; painting, drawing, figure drawing and sculpture. Graduated with a BS in a concentration of CIS and went on to work at Hewlett-Packard in software sales for 13 years. Quit the corporate world to raise kids and focus more on my painting.

STUDIO

My studio is in my home. I welcome masked visitors to share in a better understanding of the creative process. I also text photos of work in progress for critique.

PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES

Walnut Street Gallery (owner Laura) & multiple client references available on request.