the life aquatic
Aug 11 
bracelet
you may have noticed i slipped away unannounced last week to enjoy my fella's short but sweet hiatus. in between visiting friends and a quick getaway to san diego, life stood blissfully still for a few days filled with all the little things in life that sometimes pass by unnoticed.
while i reacquaint myself with the real world, enjoy this peek at the work of kaua'i artist carol bennett and her series depicting quiet moments floating just below the surface of the sea. honolulu magazine selected carol as one of their artists to watch earlier this year which served as a timely reminder that a show and tell of her paintings was long overdue.
after studying fine arts at the art center college of design, carol went on to become a scenic artist in hollywood and her work on movie sets (and the huge backdrops that stand in for a location) certainly helped her to imagine life on a grander scale. she eventually ditched los angeles for a quieter life on kaua'i which has served as her muse since her arrival 25 years ago.
leash
girl
carol's artwork ranges from intimate portraits (leash, shown above, is just under 11-inches square) to supersized commissions incorporating a mix of mediums that you just may have walked past at the honolulu airport, hawaii convention center, or one of the many islands resorts that are fans of her work.
alas, no exhibits are on the horizon, however carol's artwork can be viewed at fine art associates (by appointment only), timespace gallery on kaua'i, and online at elisa tucci contemporary art.
Reader Comments (2)
Just wanted to mention that we have several group shows coming where some of Carol Bennett's work is featured. Her work will be in the Boston Fine Art Show in November 13-16 and at the Bridge Art Fair in Miami from December 3 to 7th, as part of the Art Basel Miami show. We also show Carol's work by appointment anywhere in the tri-state New York Area. Thanks for mentioning us--some of her latest work can be seen online at www.elisatucciart.com
Beautiful blog!