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Interview with Caroline Ratliff, Artist of the Month May 2014

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Caroline Ratliff was founder and 2013 President of PSST. Her painting "Gulf Spray" is shown below.
View Caroline's website of beautiful oil and pastel landscapes.

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PSST:  Caroline, why are you an artist or how did you choose to become an artist?
CR:  Art was my favorite subject all through elementary, high school and college. I can't remember when I didn't draw. Growing up I drew horses and ballerinas. In college I studied classical art, mainly portraiture and at the university it was all abstract. I put away my paintbrushes until retirement many years later

PSST:  Where do you paint? Home, studio, corner of a room? How is it set up?
CR:  I paint in my studio which I love. I can shut the door when I want to concentrate or open the door and talk with my artist neighbors. I have all of my art supplies there.

PSST:  What is your subject matter and how do you choose it?
CR:  Landscapes look so easy, but they can be overwhelming. I've learned to focus by choosing boundaries.

PSST:  What is your art background? Academic, self-taught, workshops?
CR: Although I have a major degree in art, I have learned more by taking workshops and by reading artbooks by master artists. Recent influences are Albert Handell, Matt Smith and Kathryn Stats.

PSST: How do you describe your painting style and color choices?
CR: My paintings are said to be peaceful. I enjoy the outdoors so I have a lot of greens and purples in my paintings

PSST: If you do plein air, describe an interesting/funny/dangerous plein air outing.
CR: It was a little scary when I tripped and fell face first into cactus plants at Big Bend. I broke my wrist and had to be driven 80 miles to the nearest hospital.

PSST: What do you consider your best painting ever and why?
CR: I'm still striving for that best painting ever.

PSST: What art events do you have scheduled?
CR: Cloister Gallery at Christ Episcopal Cathedral invited me to have a solo show the month of June. I've been working toward this for the past 2 years. The reception is June 6th from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. It is at 1117 Texas Street, Houston. Parking is free in the church garage.

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      • Jeri Greenberg 2021
      • Dawn Emerson 2021
      • Dakota Pastels 2021
      • Jen Evenhus 2021
      • Karen Margulis 2020
      • Cindy Crimmin 2020
      • Bethany Fields 2020
      • Rita Kirkman 2020
      • Interviews 2014-2019
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