Art is my way of exploring the world and making sense of my experiences. In the process, I seek a pause, a deeper breath, an awakening. 

At its best, my art making process is an experimental and playful one in which I attempt to transform materials into visual statements. This is soulful, life affirming work that connects me to the enjoyment and the primacy of creating.

Along with my solo endeavors, I enjoy teaching and working with other artists. I do so from the perspective that experimentation, working in a series, and maintaining an initially non-judgmental attitude is the basis of a productive and enthusiastic art practice.

- Carol C Spaulding

Carol C Spaulding grew up in Kalamazoo, MI and earned her BFA from Syracuse University School of Art, with a concentration in ceramics and fiber arts.  Since then she has explored a range of subject matter and mediums including oil, gouache, acrylic, wood, fiber and mixed materials collage. Her popular "Messing Around with Paint" workshops offer art making experiences to beginning and seasoned artists alike, at her studio and gallery near Maple City, MI on the Leelanau Peninsula. Her work has been shown in galleries and museums, and has received numerous awards.