CAROL PAYNE

Painter and Teacher
of Decorative Art

Carol Payne has been painting since 1972 and taught her first classes in 1975. Over the years Carol has taken seminars with Ginger Edwards, Joan Johnson, Helen Barrick, Pat Clark, Joyce Howard, Karl-Heinz Meschbach and many other well known artist and teachers. These experiences have led Carol to her particular style which is best described as refined, detailed folk art which she paints on almost any surface in acrylics.

Carol is a member of the Society of Decorative Painters and an active member of the local chapter, Penn’s Woods Painters. Working from her home studio in Mechanicsburg, Carol currently has weekly classes offered to beginners, intermediate and advanced students.

As a graduate of the University of Missouri, Carol was trained in education and brings these tools to the classroom and seminars. She has traveled to teach seminars in a number of US cities which she thoroughly enjoys.

Carol’s credentials include teaching at the SDP National Convention, selection for SDP Decorative Arts Collection judging, recipient of PBS Judges Choice award, various art show honors, prizes, ribbons and, of course, her university training. Her work has also been selected to be featured in the Decorative Painter Magazine. While recognized many times as a fine painter, Carol’s teaching skills are exceptional. Not only will she provide assistance in specific techniques designed to advance the skills of the student, Carol will also display her creative approach to the selection of unique and interesting pieces. She is also a DecoArt Helping Artist.

Please view her gallery pictures to see recent works and class/seminar projects.  

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