Can you imagine telling your wall summertime stories of sun-soaked beaches and salty sea air? Step into the realm of Carolyn Johnson, a coastal artist who opened our eyes with her visionary artistry: recycling broken-down surfboards to become unique pieces suiting anyone’s style.
Carolyn has traversed her artistic journey because of the sea and its preservation. Each piece she produces is meant to capture the magic of it and share it with others who admire this natural, peaceful coastal lifestyle.
A Symphony of Sustainability: Carolyn's Artistic Process
In seven steps, Carolyn transforms old surfboards into textural art as part of their unique artistic process. Every step is a labor of love, and each one has meticulously been performed to pay respect to the board's history while reimagining its future.
- Surfboard Selection: Carolyn handpicks each discarded board, seeing potential where others see waste.
- Cleaning and Repair: The board is carefully cleaned, and any damage is repaired, preparing it for its artistic transformation.
- Design Conceptualization: Inspired by the board's shape and the client's vision, Carolyn sketches her initial design.
- Texturing: Using various techniques, Carolyn adds depth and dimension to the board's surface.
- Base Painting: The first layers of color are applied, setting the tone for the piece.
- Detailing: Intricate brushwork brings the coastal scene to life, capturing the play of light on water or the delicate patterns of sand.
- Finishing and Sealing: A protective coating ensures the artwork's longevity, ready to grace its new home.
What makes Carolyn's work different is that she provides bespoke pieces designed specifically for you. Taking into account the home aesthetic, natural light, and client's connection to the coast, each artwork harmonizes with its new environment.
The Muse of the Sea: Carolyn's Artistic Inspiration
The ocean has been a subject matter for Carolyn; she describes it as so much more than that: the mother who keeps on teaching her new things. You can see the depth of her relationship with the sea in every single brush stroke. She simply would freeze the ephemeral shades of blue in the water and dance this photogenic rhythm with waves and horizon calm.
Carolyn's art has always endeavored to capture the ephemeral yet stunningly beautiful vignettes that coastal dwellers and beach lovers hold so dear--the golden light of a sunset dancing on water, patterns in the sand left when waves retreat, seabirds gliding gracefully topside under cloudy skies. Her paintings are a reminder that despite the difficulties of history, the timeless allure of the coast always remains.
Sustainability: A Wave of Change
For Carolyn, her artistry transcends aesthetics into social and environmental responsibility. She's not just making art, she says; she's supporting a circular economy and diverting waste from the landfill by repurposing old surfboards.
The impact of her work is tangible. In the past year alone, Carolyn has:
- Diverted over 200 surfboards from landfills
- Saved approximately 1,000 pounds of foam and fiberglass from becoming waste
- Reduced the demand for new materials, lowering the carbon footprint of her art production
Carolyn's collection offers a prime example of the value of cultivating such outstanding pieces through conscientious, sustainable methods.
Transforming Spaces and Lives: Client Testimonials
The true gauge of Carolyn's artful contribution comes in the pleasure it brings Vincent and his wife every day. Here is what some of her clients say:
Carolyn's piece doesn't just grace our wall--it takes us to the beach every time we see it." I felt like I could look out of my living room at the ocean. - The Andersons, San Diego
One of my favorites: I asked Carolyn to create this piece as a remembrance of a family vacation. So now, I see it, and all the good times come back to me. This is more than art; this is a time machine. - Lisa R., Newport Beach
'As passionate surfers and environmentalists, we are inspired by how Carolyn's art reflects every value of ours. It is the topic of conversation when we have people over to dine. - Mark and Julie T., Malibu.
A Legacy of Coastal Beauty
Carolyn Johnson's journey as an artist is a testament to the power of passion, creativity, and environmental consciousness. Through her unique approach to coastal art, she not only preserves the beauty of the ocean but also inspires a deeper appreciation for our marine environments.
Her work serves as a reminder of our connection to the coast and our responsibility to protect it. Each piece tells a story—of waves ridden, of beaches loved, and of a future where art and sustainability go hand in hand.
Ready to bring the coast into your home? Discover Carolyn Johnson's breathtaking collection and find the perfect piece to anchor your space. Visit https://carolynjohnsongallery.com and embark on your own artistic journey.
Let Carolyn's art be the window to the coast you've always dreamed of—where every glance brings a breath of fresh sea air and a moment of coastal serenity to your day.
09-08-2024
