Rochelle Carr

My work began with mixed media creations: fiber arts, mosaic tiled work, metal sculpture, and jewelry. As my art turned to painting, I evolved to the “Abstract Expressionism” mixed media forms you see today: Layers of paint only, or a base of sculpture or paper on wood to then finish works with layers and layers of paint and story.

I have been working and selling mixed media and paintings for more than 25 years. My innovative, whimsical, playful style blends the tactile depth of Italian maps and paint, with the rich tones of acrylics, oils, and 24-karat gold leaf.

Growing up in a large Italian family in Portland, Oregon, my art and written words are influenced by the passion and expression of my heritage. I am a dual citizen. I thrive on culture, fine cuisine, and travel, having spent time exploring more than 20 countries from Europe, the Caribbean and Central America to all parts of the US. My heart sings the loudest in the Italian, French, and Spanish sunshine. I integrate in my designs the experiences drawn from living in the Eastern, Mid-Western, and Western United States, Hawaii, and the Bahamas. I currently live and create in the Santa Cruz Mountains.

I always revert to painting hearts. My five and a half year old ...