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Contact Information: Carolyn Weins
carolyn@carolynweins.com     734-482-0650



Inspired by nature, I strive to capture and share the essence of whatever
drew me to a particular place. I’m especially attracted to the lighting,
textures, and moods of country roads, wetlands, woods, and fields. The
beauty and uniqueness I see in the everyday compels me to draw this
fascinating world around us.

I work with pastels which are very versatile and allow for drawing techniques
and flat, brush-like strokes. I love color and often exaggerate the variety and
brilliance of what I see. I begin by loosely establishing the overall
composition with large abstract shapes and then apply layers of pastel as I
develop value, texture and detail.

I have always enjoyed drawing and painting and received a B.A. in art from
Eastern Michigan University. By 2000, I had begun to seriously focus on
developing my art and participated in my first art fair in 2003. I have
received several awards, including having one of my pastels as the
featured art for promotional items/advertising for the 2004 State Street
Area Art Fair, Ann Arbor, Michigan. I am a member of The Great Lakes
Pastel Society, The Michigan Guild, Ann Arbor Women Artists, Chelsea
Painters, and Ann Arbor Area Pastelists.

Carolyn Weins
Carolyn Weins
Pastel Artist

About the Artist and Her Work