My story
Quiet & introverted by nature, I grew up using the process of making art to escape into my inner world—a place full of wonder & possibility.
As a kid I felt too idealistic and impractical, but now I see those qualities as strengths. If you can’t believe in your idealistic vision, how will you create it—even on a canvas?
Painting is my way of believing in myself and no longer asking permission to be me. I love to explore being bold and taking chances by by putting bright & contrasting colors together, making a mess, and letting the drips fall and the paint splatter.
I love abundant color, strong composition, and the excitement of making a beautiful mess.
Spontaneity, fun, freedom, & joy are the magical feelings that call to me, and I hope to inspire them within you!
Growing up, my family had cats, dogs, rabbits, hamsters, and even a pet rat.
I’ve always loved & felt a deep connection with animals, which shows in my work as they’re a frequent subject.
Overall I’m inspired by color, nature & animals, the moon & stars, & the deeper questions in life.
"This young woman is a lovely human being and was a wonderful person to meet. Her artwork is vibrant, colorful and full of expression. Support her, she's great!"
-Nadine Flowers
I first laid eyes upon Carissa's beautiful work in Venice Beach on vacation... Artists need encouragement and support, I would do anything to reassure her that her art is worth continuing to make."
-Karen Leblanc
Some random fun facts about me:
Interests besides art - Hiking & nature, food. Health, well-being, meditation, and exercise, spirituality.
Fav TV - Star Trek: Next Generation, Voyager, Deep Space 9. StarGate SG-1. Breaking Bad. Better Call Saul. The Walking Dead. The Boys. Love sci-fi or apocalyptic.
Fav music - High energy techno or electronic (think futuristic sounds, dance oriented). I like music that puts me in a high energy, meditative state.
Former Kickboxer & Soccer player - lover of fitness & exercise
Coffee Addict!
Self diagnosed loner - more time for painting! 😜
Pssst!
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Another thing that gets me going…
The creative “flow state” is the energy I’m always aiming to achieve when I make my artwork. It’s when things just feel like they’re flowing out of you. It’s so meditative and healing, not to mention conducive to creating beautiful artwork!
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