THE ARTIST

 

Carly's art instruction has been self-guided for more than thirty years. This freedom to explore has enabled her to paint beyond the expected. She says, "when you have no expectations, you have no fear - painting is as simple as breathing...you can't help but do it."

 

Creating larger works from smaller plein air sketches allows Carly to explore the content of a subject rather than the reality of it. "After painting the obvious, I can explore the subject with creative confidence. Color, texture, line, shapes...all become important to the final outcome but overall I want to allow the viewer to connect to the subject thru my vision."

 

Carly paints with oils, dry pastels, and oil pastels. She is the founder and coordinator of the Oil Pastel Society and has published articles at WetCanvas.com and with Daniel Smith Art Supply. Her work has won numerous awards and can be found in private and corporate collections across the country. She teaches workshops in pastels and oils, preferring the outdoor setting, and is available for private lessons in all 2-D mediums. Ongoing Thursday classes at her studio in Darien, GA, include oil and acrylic painting.

 

Fifth Thursdays offer a chance for the public to visit and watch live demonstrations by Carly at The Art Cottage. Drop her an email for this year's schedule.

 

Representation

 

Georgia Coastal Artists Guild

 

The Shops on Broad, 107 Broad St., Darien, GA

 

The Purple Pickle, An Eclectic Restaurant

Broad Street, Darien, GA

 

Darien Waterfront Inn, Corner of Screven & Broad, Darien, GA

 

Old Jail Art Center, Hwy 17, Main Street, Darien, GA

 

Glynn Art Association, 529 Beachview Dr, St Simon's Island, GA

 

The Art Cottage (artist studio and gallery) Carly shares her adventure of turning an old hospital building into a studio/gallery

111 First St. West, Darien, GA 31305

 

Fine Art Prints Available at Fine Art America - Carly Hardy

 

Artist Bio, Shows & Awards

 

 

 

Contact Information

         carly@ carlyhardy.com