Current Featured Artist

Carol Ann Patterson

Carol Ann Patterson was born in Crossett, Arkansas. She received her Bachelor of Science
degree from Sophia University in Tokyo, Japan and studied further at various other universities.
Her first husband (deceased) was a pastor, so she moved a lot and with each move explored various art forms including china painting and pottery.

In 2018 while on a volunteer mission trip to Maui, she met her husband Charlie, and they married in January 2019. After marrying Charlie, Carol has renewed her hobby of running. At the 2022 USATF National Masters Track and Field Championship meet in Lexington, Kentucky, she won first place for her age group in the Steeple Chase.
 
Although she had experimented with oil painting some, she did not seriously begin to enjoy this art form until she moved to Mount Ida, Arkansas. She has now also explored working in charcoal, colored pencil and watercolor. A new favorite is pouring epoxy resin over acrylic paint.

Carol draws her subject matter from this area of Arkansas and her travels. She paints for her own pleasure. Some of her work is designed especially for her own home. Her work is on display at Ouachita Artist Gallery and Studio.

Carol enjoys volunteering for Christian organizations, baking, hiking, and running. She is very active in her local church. She currently resides near Mount Ida, Arkansas.