Carolyn Schlam

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"My portraiture is infused with emotional content, expressing the vulnerability of my female subjects, exploring its many aspects: Traditional, in which appearance and character are foremost; Expressionistic, in which the inner life is heightened, and Stylized, in which the image becomes iconic."

LITTLE FRENCH GIRL - Oil on canvas 50 x 36 in.

"I am a figurative painter, sculptor, glass artist, and published author on art. In 2013, I was named one of the finalists in the Smithsonian Museum Portrait Competition, and my work, "Frances at 103" was exhibited at the Museum, and was subsequently acquired by the Smithsonian. My two published books on art include "The Creative Path: A View from the Studio on the Making of Art" and "The Joy of Art: How to Look at, Appreciate, and Talk About Art. I am currently at work on the sequel to the latter book, entitled "More Joy of Art: Keys to Understanding and Appreciating Art."

MARINA - Oil on canvas 40 x 30 in.
THE KNITTER - Oil on canvas 40 x 30 in.
LITTLE SISTER - Oil on canvas 46 x 36 in.
ELEANOR - Oil on canvas 40 x 30 in.
THE JOY OF ART: HOW TO LOOK AT, APPRECIATE, AND TALK ABOUT ART (Allworth, Released 2020)
Available in hardcover, paperback and e book, in color including over 150 photographs
This book is a veritable tool kit that will allow the reader to understand, evaluate, and speak about any work of art. It provides a working art vocabulary, general and specific criteria for analyzing works of art, many examples of approaches, genres, techniques, and works of art throughout history, and even a set of games and tests to test what you have learned. Used now in universities and sold in art galleries, museum stores, libraries and bookstores around the world, it has also been translated into three languages. An invaluable addition to your art library.
THE CREATIVE PATH: A VIEW FROM THE STUDIO ON THE MAKING OF ART (Allworth, Released 2018)
Available in paperback and audio book
This book is an inspirational book about the creative process. Part memoir, part theory, it relates my journey as an art student and working artist with philosophical, psychological and practical commentary on the making of art. It also provides creative asanas or prompts the reader can use to jumpstart their own creative development.
 View art and find links to purchase books at www.carolynschlam.com
    Buy original art and prints at www.carolynschlamstudiostore.com

This review was published by Circle Foundation for the Arts © CFA Press ∙ Images are courtesy of the artist

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