enigmatic surrealism imaginative

What is an Enigmatic Surrealist?

Enigmatic Surrealism, a term Caroline thinks she has invented. If not, she stands corrected. People always ask what your art is about, why you paint it, what is your story, your journey? Enigmatic Imaginative Painting is her description, which she freely admits might change.

In all honesty, most artists really don’t know, Caroline is no different. She has racked her brain for a suitable description of her work. She in fact finds it hard to describe how her images come to her, they just do.

That said, her innovative images are lead by her minds eye. Nature, trees, flowers, sky, plants, all provide inspiration for her surrealist style paintings and drawings. Her creativity invents images that stretch the imagination and the bounds of straightforward vision.

The whole process is very organic and her passion is to produce images honestly and from the heart. Her hopes? That she meets people who resonate with her emotions and enthusiasm. Visit her oil paintings

Why does she paint? It’s what makes her happiest. It is joy, therapy, hard work, and irresistible. If you have the creativity bug not using it is like telling a bee not to gather pollen. It must, to produce the honey. For Caroline, painting is her honey.

In March 2024 Caroline recently moved with her husband from her home of 15 years in Frome, Somerset to a new location in Pathlow, near Stratford-upon-Avon. A desire for a smaller house now her children have spread their wings, and a larger garden for her large dogs have stimulated the move with her husband. With a much larger garden she has been able to build a larger studio and looks forward to producing some brand new work to add to her already eclectic portfolio.

Caroline is a member of the Visual Artists Association and has a vast experience of exhibiting at both local and national exhibitions. She has also been involved with curating many successful exhibitions both small and large and is often consulted on an advisory basis. She has now joined Leamington Studio Artists and is thrilled that her work has been accepted into 2 of their latest exhibitions. With over 600 members and only around 80 pieces selected she feels honoured.