- As a Signature Member of the Pastel
Society of America, Carol Santora
is best known for her expressionistic and soulful animal paintings.
From colorful, yet intimate close-ups of cows and other farm animals,
to wildlife such as the great cats, moose and bear,
Santora captures the spirit and unique personality of the animals she paints.
Vibrant colors convey a sense of vitality in her soft pastel paintings
while her contemporary style communicates her personal vision.
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- Although her portfolio includes boat
scenes, Santora
- (BFA, Framingham State College) has
loved animals of all kinds
- since she was a child. Her goal in
painting an animal is to capture its
- essence andexpress her passion for
it with excitement and energy
by pushing the boundaries of color. At home with several media,
- Santora is a true colorist,preferring
soft pastel because of its clean,
- intense pigmentationthat allows her
to create her sensitive, insightful interpretations. For Carol, each painting
begins with a foundation of
- thorough researchthat includes site
visits to farms and wildlife
- areas all over the United States.She
works from her own photographs
- and sketches.Carol’s work is
grounded in representation, yet she
- is not bound by that.As she works,
a completely realistic depiction
- gives way to a more artistic,contemporary
rendering that serves her
- colorist and expressive purposes.
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- Dozens of awards include:
19th Annual Maine Open Juried Art Show, Waterville, ME,
First Place in Other Media
- 2008 Susan K Black Foundation Miniature
Art Show, Dubois, WY,
First Place in Pastel
- 2008 Art Guild of the Kennebunks Annual
Award Show,
in addition to several other First Place, People’s Choice and
- Best in Show awards.
- Corporate & notable private
collections include:
- Headwaters Art & Conference Center,
Dubois, WY
HB Provisions, Kennebunk, ME
- Pampered Paws Pet Salon, Lancaster,
MA
Maui Land Kennels, Springfield, MA
Mother Hubbard Dog Food, Lowell, MA
Mt Wachusett Community College, Gardner, MA
Haley’s Antiques, Athol, MA
Pampered Paws Pet Salon, Lancaster, MA
I. Gouy, Tain l’Hermitage, France
R. St. Marche, London, England
B. Hardy, Walnut Creek, CA
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- Represented by
- The Wright Gallery, Cape Porpoise,
ME,
West Lives On Contemporary, Jackson, WY
Professional affiliations include
- Signature Member of the Pastel Society
of America
and juried membership in the Art Guild of the Kennebunks.
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