A woman standing in front of some paintings

Carole Forêt

Oil, acrylic / still life, landscape, architecture, faces, figures, animals

“The emotional impact my art has on viewers means a great deal to me. Sometimes it evokes tears, other times it provides comfort, but most often, it brings joy. Even after 34 years of expressing myself through color and lavish brushstrokes, the thrill never gets old.”

About the Artist

Carole Forêt is a fine art painter and instructor in Huntsville, Alabama. During her 34-year career as a professional artist, Carole has been featured in Southern Living Magazine (2008), profiled by Alabama Public Television (2013), and she served as the keynote speaker for the 2013 Congressional Art Competition in Washington D.C. She has taught students in the Tuscany region of Italy since 2009 and was honored with an artist-in-residency in the Champagne region of France during the summer of 2019. Carole currently paints commission work and exhibits her art in various locations in the South.

Artist Statement

“Painting is my ultimate form of self-expression. Throughout my 57 years, life’s experiences have provided me with inspiration to navigate and interpret. Painting has served as a cathartic release during challenging times and a source of sheer joy during the rest. When I approach my easel and canvas, I pour my raw emotions into every brushstroke, resulting in artwork that always feels like a cause for celebration. My subject matter is diverse, ranging from the sublime—faces, figures, architecture, animals, landscapes—to the beauty found in a simple still life. I revel in all aspects of life’s beauty. My artistic style is characterized by its looseness, texture, and lusciousness. Whether I’m working on a large-scale piece or a tiny canvas, the size is determined by my mood or the nature of the assignment.”

Carole’s work can also be seen at Railroad Station Antiques in Huntsville, Alabama.