Meet Carol Crane, nurse extraordinaire, secretary of Ottawa Art League, and inspired painter.  Last fall she granted me access to tour her studio to document where and how she works.  This is a continuation of Inside the Artist's Studio series I presented for Ottawa Art League.  It was a lovely time, I got to better know Carol as a person, tour her whimsical studio, and meet her sweet cats.  (Who isn't a cat lover at heart?)  Want to check out Carol's art?  Click here or visit the Ottawa Art League Gallery at 807 LaSalle St, Ottawa, IL 61350.  

A look through Carol's view of the world.

There is nothing quite like a garden gnome for whimsical inspiration.

The favored paint brush.  Every artist has one and hers is green!

There's nothing quite like looking back on your past acheivments to see how you have grown as a person and hobbiest/professional.  A documentary session like Carol's is a great way to preserve these memories in a coffee table book or accordian mini.  Click here to see more personality portraits.