May 11

Daily Artisan Spotlight: Carol Megivern

Posted by Keith on Sunday May 11, 2008 Under Daily Artisan Spotlight

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 Tropical Fruit

What is your shop?
Creations by KazeSeka (http://kazeseka.etsy.com)

What is your art/craft?
The main addiction is ACEO (Art Cards Editions & Originals). These little cards (3-1/2″x2-1/2″) are so much fun to paint (and collect). But I also have a passion for painting larger piece, and sewing, knitting, woodworking…ooh and the list goes on. You can say I’m a crafty person (but never sly!)

Describe your style in 2 words:
Freestyle… :-)

What is your favorite piece and why?
That’s a hard question. I guess I’d have to say two pieces are my favorites: “Purple Orchid Ghost Butterfly” for now. It’s an ACEO done in acrylics. My husband bought me these orchids for my birthday. They are beautiful!! And I knew right away that they had to be painted. The ghost butterflies “just happened”. Maybe in my subconscience I knew the beauty of the flower will not last forever. And the other favorite is “Tropical Fruit” because it looks so delicious!

What is the most memorable piece of advice you’ve ever received?
From my dear daughter, who has inspired me. “Look” She has advised me to “really look and see” at what I’m drawing/painting. And it’s amazing when you spot an object that you know you “gotta paint”, the image you see comes through in vivid colors and contours.

What is the one piece of advice you’d give?
Paint what you love. Because when you actually feel it, it will be portrayed in the artwork. And others will feel it too

3 Responses to “Daily Artisan Spotlight: Carol Megivern”

  1. nenuphar Says:
    May 11th, 2008 at 11:26 am

    I never paid much attention to ACEOs…thank you for the closer look! Perhaps I’ll give it a try sometime, in my own medium.

    I love the vivid, cheerful images you paint.

  2. Carol Says:
    May 11th, 2008 at 11:49 am

    Thanks for the comment Nenuphar. Oh yes, try ACEO’s! They are a blast to do, but be careful, you’ll become addicted to them :)

  3. Moonmystic Says:
    May 12th, 2008 at 12:01 am

    The colors in this piece just POP!

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