Carole Baker
Carole Baker RBSA was born in 1965 in Lichfield, Staffordshire.
She works as a Professional Artist from her studio in Chase Terrace, Staffordshire. She attended Matthew Boulton College and later studied at Lichfield School of Art. She was elected full member of Royal Birmingham Society of Artists in April 2008.
Inspired by the landscape, bold, vibrant colour and texture fascinate her and she strives to create exciting and evocative paintings. She paints in acrylics and mixed media. Always looking for new ways to work, Carole believes this is a great cure for boredom and allows her to be more expressive.
Carole sees the use of sketches and photographs taken on location as a starting point only... tending to paint the way she feels about the subject as opposed to copying literally, giving her the chance to put her personal stamp on the subject. For Carole painting comes from the heart and it is something she is highly passionate about.
FORTHCOMING EXHIBITIONS/EVENTS
'CAROLE BAKER SHOWCASE in the CRAFT GALLERY'
at ROYAL BIRMINGHAM SOCIETY OF ARTISTS
4 Brook Street, St Paul's, Birmingham B3 1SA
29 December 2007 – 26 January 2008
Open Monday - Friday 10.30am to 5.30pm, Saturday 10.30 am to 5.00 pm, Sunday 1-5pm.
Carole will be demonstrating in the gallery on Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 January between 1-5pm
'NEW BEGINNINGS' EXHIBITION
at THE GALLERY AT BEVERE
Bevere Lane, Worcester WR3 7RQ • 01905 754 484
12 January – 24 February 2008
Exhibition launch Saturday 12 January 11am-2pm... come and meet the makers and artists.
Open Tuesday – Sunday 10.30am 5.00pm
Originals and limited edition prints on show.
SPRING FAIR 2008 at NEC, BIRMINGHAM
3 – 5 FEBRUARY 2008
Originals and limited edition prints on show on the Alpha 1 Marketing Hall 12 Stand D1.
'NATURE FOCUS'
at FERRERS GALLERY
Staunton Harold, Ashby de la Zouch, Leicestershire LE65 1RU
8 February – 6 April 2008
New paintings based on the landscape as part of a group show.
Carole will be demonstrating in the gallery on Saturday 23 February between 1-4pm.
SPRING EXHIBITION at THE CORRIDOR GALLERY
Guild Hall, Lichfield, Staffordshire
Friday 4, Saturday 5 & Sunday 6 April 2008 - Open 10am-5pm
Brand new work including Carole's vibrant new landscapes and seascapes of Ireland and some exciting abstract paintings. An opportunity to meet Carole, book workshops and discuss technique.
Work from photomontage artist – Bob Russon also on show.
CANDIDATES EXHIBITION
at ROYAL BIRMINGHAM SOCIETY OF ARTISTS
4 Brook Street, St Paul's, Birmingham B3 1SA
15– 26 April 2008
Open Monday - Friday 10.30am to 5.30pm, Saturday 10.30 am to 5.00 pm, Sunday 1-5pm.
6 new Irish paintings of Carole's on show.
HOLIDAY DESTINATIONS EXHIBITION
at ROYAL BIRMINGHAM SOCIETY OF ARTISTS
4 Brook Street, St Paul's, Birmingham B3 1SA
29 April – 24 May 2008
Open Monday - Friday 10.30am to 5.30pm, Saturday 10.30 am to 5.00 pm, Sunday 1-5pm.
PATCHINGS ART CRAFT AND DESIGN FESTIVAL
at PATCHINGS ART CENTRE
Oxton Road, Calverton, Nottinghamshire NG14 6NU
5– 8 June 2008
The event aims to promote the very best in art, craft and desgin and is seen as a show case of the finest in comtemporary work. Carole will be demonstrating her acrylic painting techniques throughout the show.
OPEN STUDIOS EVENT 2008 at THE CORRIDOR GALLERY
Guild Hall, Lichfield, Staffordshire
Friday 26, Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 September
Open 10am-5pm
Part of the Staffordshire Open Studios event.
Work from photomontage artist – Bob Russon also on show.
WINDSOR CONTEMPORARY ART FAIR at Windsor Racecourse
Friday 7 – Sunday 9 November 2008
Stand number 53
BRINDLEY PLACE ARTS MARKET at No3 Brindley Place, Birmingham
Sunday 23 November and Sunday 14 December - Open 11am-5pm
An opportunity to meet Carole, book workshops and discuss technique.
CHRISTMAS EXHIBITION AND SALE at THE CORRIDOR GALLERY
Guild Hall, Lichfield, Staffordshire
Friday 28, Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 November
Open 10am-5pm
Great opportunity to purchase Christmas gifts at knock down prices!
Work from photomontage artist – Bob Russon also on show.
WORKSHOPS with Carole Baker RBSA
Venue: The Edward Jennings Room, Holy Cross Parish, Chapel Lane, Lichfield, Staffordshire
• Spacious studio with large car park adjacent.
• Located 5 minutes from Lichfield City centre
and train station.
• Friendly and individual tuition.
• Workshops limited to 12 people.
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2008 Programme... some places still available
VIBRANT COLOURFUL PAINTING IN ACRYLICS
3 DAY WORKSHP
Thursday 13 – Saturday 15 November 2008
Create beautiful paintings, learn to see and use colour to create the illusion of depth and form. Includes tuition,lunch and refreshments each day. 3 days £145.
Creative Compositions in Water Media and Collage
Monday 1 December 2008 – 7 places available
Explore new ideas in mixed water media and collage, working abstractly or representational each painter will be encouraged to find their own unique, personal direction.
Mood and Atmosphere in Acrylics
Friday 12 December 2008
A look at colour, how to use it and painting in layers to create mood and atmosphere.
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January – December 2009 Programme
A Fun Filled Floral Painting Workshop in Watercolour
Thursday 23 July 2009
Thursday 12 November 2009
A less traditional approach to painting flowers and a wonderful opportunity to put your watercolour skills to the test. Cost: £40 full day.
Creating Without Fear in Acrylics
Friday 13 March 2009
Wednesday 8 July 2009
Thursday 8 October 2009
Explore techniques such as thick impasto, and applying paint with a palette knife. Experimental and energising! Cost: £35 full day.
Creative Compositions in Water Media and Collage
Wednesday 22 April 2009
Wednesday 5 August 2009
Explore new ideas in mixed water media and collage, working abstractly or representational each painter will be encouraged to find their own unique, personal direction. Cost: £35 full day.
Experimental Watercolours
Monday 12 January 2009
Thursday 12 March 2009
Thursday 14 May 2009
Tuesday 7 July 2009
Friday 16 October 2009
Friday 18 December 2009
Ideal for absolute beginners or those who are a little rusty! Cost: £60 per day including refreshments and materials.
How to Paint an Interesting Foreground in Mixed Media
Monday 14 September 2009
Rural landscape will be our inspiration with lots going on in the foreground. Incorporating texture and colour in a semi-abstract way with watercolour, inks, pastels, etc. Cost: £35 full day.
NEW Landscape Abstractions
Thursday 26 March 2009
Wednesday 10 June 2009
Wednesday 9 September 2009
Wednesday 2 December 2009
This workshop will encourage you to think out of the box. Carole offers a freer, looser interpretation of landscape as subject matter. Cost: £35 full day.
Mood and Atmosphere in Acrylics
Thursday 8 January 2009
Thursday 21 May 2009
Wednesday 30 September 2009
A look at colour, how to use it and painting in layers to create mood and atmosphere and taking the finished product beyond the expected and ordinary. Cost: £35 full day.
NEW Painting Without a Brush
Wednesday 8 April 2009
Tuesday 25 August 2009
Friday 11 December 2009
The aim of this workshop is to encourage you to break away from the conventional approach to painting and explore ‘alternative’ methods of picturemaking. Cost: £35 full day.
NEW En Plein Air Painting
Monday 18 May 2009
Monday 27 July 2009
This workshop will focus on the unique challenges of plein air painting. The ability to see and simplify, to organize the subject matter, and to present it in a simple and straightforward manner is the essence of a successful painting experience. Cost: £35 full day.
NEW Practical Colour Mixing
Friday 9 January 2009
Thursday 9 April 2009
Wednesday 22 July 2009
Wednesday 11 November 2009
This workshop covers setting up your palette, understanding the properties of pigments, mixing your own blacks and mixing desirable greens plus lots more! Cost: £35 full day.
Secrets to Painting Loose
Wednesday 25 March 2009
Monday 17 August 2009
Tuesday 24 November 2009
This workshop will encourage you to stop fiddling and loosen up your watercolour landscapes! Cost: £35 full day.
Vibrant Colourful Painting in Acrylics - 3-day workshop
Wednesday 27 – Friday 29 May 2009
Wednesday 18 – Friday 20 November 2009
3-DAY WORKSHOP
Create beautiful paintings, learn to see and use colour to create the illusion of depth and form. Carole will help students at any level, enhance their painting style. Known for her colourful landscape paintings, Carole shares her knowledge to help students.Cost: £145 for 3 days.
NEW Watercolour Plus! – 3-day workshop
Wednesday 18 – Friday 20 March 2009
Wednesday 21 – Friday 23 October 2009
3-DAY WORKSHOP
Although watercolour is the most difficult medium to master, its rewards can be exciting, unpredictable and expressive. This workshop is ideal for all watercolourists who wish to take their work a step further. Cost: £145 for 3 days.
FRAMEWORK AWARD
Burntwood Open Exhibition, Summer 2008
RBSA, 2008 – Elected Full Member
PUBLISHING CONTRACT AGREED with Alpha 1 Marketing – 11 limited edition prints released, 2005
‘NEW ARTIST’ COMPETITION
- selected as one of 10 finalists to showcase work at Autumn Art Fair at the NEC, Birmingham, 2004
Patchings Competition, Nottingham 2004 – Winner of Pro Arte Award, 2003
RBSA, 2003 – Elected Associate Member
Lichfield Society of Artists 2002 – Spring Exhibition - Commendation
ARTISTS & ILLUSTRATORS MAGAZINE 2000
‘Born Free’ Competition. Awarded 2nd prize in the open category
Lichfield Society of Artists 2000– Awarded Dorothy Godfrey Award
Acrylic Inks, Acrylics, Collage, Mixed Media, Pen And Wash, Watercolour
Abstract, Buildings, Expressionism, Landscape, Seascapes and Water, Townscapes, Trees and Foliage
Staffordshire, United Kingdom mainland