Carol Abbott, Artist Original Acrylic, Oil, and Watercolor Paintings
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"She paints happy," many people remark upon seeing Carol Abbott’s colorful portraits of the places that hold special memories for people.
This Cincinnati artist will translate line and color into form and feeling, capturing the qualities that make a house a home, a favorite place to visit, or a place of cherished memories in a way no photograph ever could! Reach the artist directly at: cabbott@cinci.rr.com (513) 252-5685
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For a truly unique gift or keepsake, consider commissioning artist Carol Abbott to paint an original portrait. Whether she works in plein air or from photographs, Carol will paint your home exactly as you want it: she will trim your bushes and plant your flowers — you can even choose the season. The final painting can be any size you wish.
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In conjunction with the Cincinnati Museum Center, the Pendleton Art Gallery on the Levee is proud to present an exclusive exhibition displaying the image of Union Terminal as seen through the creative eyes of a collection of local artists, including Carol Abbott, Robert Coomer, Joanne Honschopp, Pat Olding, Ned Stern and Paul Wolven. These artists will be on hand during the opening reception from 6-9 pm on Tuesday, November 18 to discuss their individual pieces. Representatives from the Museum Center will also be available to discuss the past and current activities of Union Terminal, which is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year.
The Pendleton Art Gallery, Newport on the Levee 1 Levee Way Suite 1114 Newport, KY 41071
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Visit the artist and see her at work: Secret ArtWorks, Westin Cincinnati 5:30p Tues Nov 11 Secret ArtWorks, Westin 6-9 pm Fri Nov 14 PAC Gallery, Newport on Levee 6-9p Tues Nov 18 Pendleton Final Friday, 6-10p Fri Dec 26 What other shows or events should Carol enter or participate in? Please email her your suggestions or put them in the comment forms on this Web site!
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COMMISSIONING A PAINTING:
1) Email or mail Carol photos of your subject or she can take pictures of the home, place, or thing herself. She will also paint on site, if you prefer. Let her know your preferences in terms of size, colors, etc. and make a down-payment, via cash, check or credit card. 2) The artist shows you progress during the 2-3 months it takes her to complete your painting. 3) Carol delivers the finished original and you pay the remaining balance. The artist guarantees your satisfaction with the finished painting or she will refund your money in full.
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This local house reminded me of a vacation home, even in the dead of winter. I thought painting the canvas in fire-engine red would be an interesting beginning for this “cool” scene. When you look at my work, can you tell what color I started with as a background? Unique, personalized gifts are enjoying a resurgence of interest. People buy and give gifts to build and enhance their emotional connection with the recipient. The gift itself becomes the means to an end and that end is to strengthen relationships.
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Artists Statement Today I am painting mostly in acrylics on canvas. I select a hue for imprimatura from a variety of background colors – everything from pastel pink to bright red and from sea foam green to lilac and lavender – one that will lend voice and personality to the subject and help me “paint it into life” as the work evolves. Whether a home is traditional or contemporary, large or modest, I try to capture an unabashed sense of joy in painting it. Partly through the delight I take in creating it and also joy in the occasion it honors and the happy memories a place evokes for those who commission its portrait. Therefore, I delight in hearing remarks such as “I like your happy colors.”
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An original painting can be a great, unique gift for a special occasion like a milestone birthday, an anniversary, retirement, moving away, remodeling, building or purchasing a new home. You may commission the painting yourself or present a gift certificate that will allow the recipient to work directly with the artist on a portrait that is exactly what he/she wants. People make different gift choices depending upon the occasion for the gift. Birthdays, followed by anniversaries, new baby, friendship/thank you, and weddings are the top five gifting occasions. Christmas, Mother’s Day and Valentine’s Day are the most popular gift holidays.
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Gift Certificates come beautifully wrapped, displaying the artist’s style and containing information allowing the recipient to contact her directly to schedule taking/providing photographs and painting the home portrait. People make different gift choices depending upon the occasion for the gift. Birthdays, followed by anniversaries, new baby, friendship/thank you, and weddings are the top five gifting occasions. Christmas, Mother’s Day and Valentine’s Day are the most popular gift holidays.
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Gifting is an important motivator for people to go shopping. According to a Unity Marketing study, the average American spends $1,934 per year buying gifts. The typical gifter spends less than half of his/her annual budget gift budget before October and more than half between October and December.
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Remember, once you have commissioned a painting, you may use the digital image to create stationery and gifts FOREVER. To shop for gifts personalized with the original artwork Carol Abbott has created for you... Start here |
This painting, the largest I've completed to date at 4 x 5 ft, has been sold but limited edition prints are still available, framed or unframed, on canvas or on watercolor paper. Right now, I'm working on one even larger than this (5 x 6 ft) depicting the Christmas "horse parade" in Lebanon, which will take place on Saturday, December 6 at 1 pm and 7 pm.
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