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Carolyn Lord’s early career was influenced by the 20th Century California Watercolor Style of Millard Sheets and his peers which featured bold color and strong design. Art History and drawing lessons at ateliers has brought aspects of Tonalism and Impressionism into her current watercolors and oils. Lord exhibits at Calabi Gallery, Santa Rosa; Studio Gallery, San Francisco; and is a perennial participant in Sonoma’s Plein Air Festival. Member of California Art Club and California Watercolor Association.

“Abbie’s House” was built in the 1800’s and the current house color, yellow was chosen by Abbie when she lived there while raising her children. She has moved away but still think of her when I pass by because the house remains yellow. I decided to paint the house mid-day, mid-August with the goal of depicting the brilliant, golden sunlight.