| Carol DeBolt Eikenbery,
AWS,NWS Watercolors, Acrylics, Mixed Media
Impressionist Paintings
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Biography
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Like many artists, I travel to find new inspirations for paintings as well as fresh outlooks for old subjects. My husband and I have made several trips to Europe. Three of these trips were extensive; for six weeks or longer. The experience was so pleasant and enriching that I wanted to express some of my feelings in paintings while I still remembered the emotions I had. I try to convey the enchantment, the environs and atmosphere of each region that I paint. I do not try for a photo copy of snapshots, but take the liberty to heighten the intensity of color or even add colors of my own. I may combine photographs to make a better composition. I have an extensive file of photos from our trips and hope I will be able to paint all the major scenes I have in my mind. They are done in an impressionistic style to give people a sense of joy. When they look at them, perhaps they will experience a recognition of a place they have visited themselves, sparking a memory of that time. |
Scenes From Liguria, Tuscany, Umbria and Amalfi
| In a little corner of Liguria on the Italian Riviera are five enchanting fishing villages connected by footpaths. In medieval times, the name “terra” (land) meant village. Thus, the name Cinque Terre (five villages). The steep hillsides give the villages precarious perches, sometimes clinging to the rock face with their houses piled up in a multi-colored mosaic overlooking the sea. Only recently have these hamlets become reachable by road and they still maintain every vestige of their original charm. In 2006 my husband and I rented an apartment in Manarola which is perhaps the most unspoiled of the five villages. We have special memories of our time there. We hope we can go back again. |
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Riomaggiore |
Vernazza |
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Manarola |
Riommaggiore Boats |
And some scenes from Liguria's most famous town, Portofino
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Portofino |
Portofino II |
Portofino Boats |
Scenes from Tuscany and Umbria
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We have also stayed many weeks in Tuscany near Montepulciano, the Chianti Region and near Cortona. Each time we visit Italy, we realize how diverse the country is and how much more there is to be discovered. I try to recapture my feelings of a place in my impressionistic paintings of our trips. If you ever want to visit Tuscany, click on http://www.bestoftuscany.it. Daniel and Manuela will be perfect hosts for a wonderful visit.
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San Gimignano |
Montepulciano |
Todi |
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Tuscan Sunflowers |
Tuscan Poppy Field |
Tuscan Villa |
And, the Amalfi Coast
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Amalfi |
Positano |
Capri |
Scenes from holidays in France
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Brilliant light and
sunflowers, fields of lavender and vineyards, little coastal fishing towns
and the lush Cote d' Azur are the lure of Provence and is why artists
return again and again to France. Our latest trip was to the Luberon Region of Provence. Life in these hill towns has remained unchanged for centuries. I felt comforted and restored by this peaceful environment. |
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Boules
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Flower Market
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French Florist
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French Farmhouse
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Coastal Provence
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En Provence
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Fields of Color
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Lavender
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St. Paul de Vence
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House in Meyrueis
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Shop in Eze
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Neighborly Chat
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Villefranche-sur-Mer
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Street in Villefranche
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Street in Villefranche II
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And some scenes from our last trip: "A return to Provence"
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Restaurant in Roussillon
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Market Day at St. Remy
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Nino's
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Blue Door
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Cassis |
Yellow Shutters |
Provence Patio |
Lourmarin |
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Residence in Lourmarin |
Gordes |
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