The Lighthouse Watercolor Collection on Display in Early April

Carol MacLeod, creator of "Created By Carol" will be displaying her collection of watercolor lighthouse paintings at the Ypsilanti Historical Museum. The dates and times are listed below. Location: Ypsilanti Historical Museum 220 North Huron Street Ypsilanti, MI 48197 Date: Every Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday – from April 6-23 Time: Thursdays and Fridays: 1 – 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays: 12 – 4 p.m. Open House: Sunday, April 9, from noon to 4 p.m. Come and meet the artists. No admission charged. visit www.createdbycarol.com for more information

(PRWEB) April 1, 2006 -- Carol MacLeod, creator of "Created By Carol" will be displaying her collection of watercolor lighthouse paintings at the Ypsilanti Historical Museum. The dates and times are listed below:

Location:
Ypsilanti Historical Museum
220 North Huron Street
Ypsilanti, MI 48197

Date:
Every Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday - from April 6-23

Time:
Thursdays and Fridays: 1 - 4 p.m.
Saturdays and Sundays: 12 - 4 p.m.
Open House: Sunday, April 9, from noon to 4 p.m.
Come and meet the artists. No admission charged.

visit www.createdbycarol.com for more information

Artist Statement

I began painting many years ago when my oldest son Don was small. I had become acquainted with a woman who taught the basics of oil painting. So, along with ten other women, I learned to mix the paint and apply it (primitively) to canvas. It seemed that no one in the group really knew what they were doing (myself included), and I felt strongly that there was something inside me that was just not being expressed. Consequently, I put the paints away for a number of years while I raised my family.

But things changed in 1989. I was in an auto accident and, while recuperating in West Branch, Michigan, I brought out my paints again. I found a woman who gave painting classes in her store, so I expanded my oil painting by learning how to paint on sweatshirt's. But that still didn't satisfy what was in my heart. I simply couldn't express what was on the inside. My paintings were dark. You could look at them and feel my pain.

Finally, in 2003, I decided to try my hand at painting with watercolors. I had always heard this was a difficult medium to master and I was really afraid to try. But it began with a request from my daughter to paint something for her with watercolors. A friend of mine from church, who is an accomplished watercolorist, began to teach me some specific techniques. I was so excited and felt so honored that she would spend time teaching me each week. After much hard work and with a deepening of my faith in God, I finally felt that I was able to express those feelings that had always been in my heart. What an amazing experience!

The three birds seen in my paintings are a constant reminder to me of where I have been and where I am going. I dedicate all my work to God and to the three most wonderful gifts he has given to me . . . my children.

In His Service,
CAROL

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