Today we’d like to introduce you to Korinne Carpino
Hi Korinne, it’s an honor to have you on the platform. Thanks for taking the time to share your story with us – to start maybe you can share some of your backstory with our readers?
I have always had a creative side. In my youth, I played classical guitar and sang in a chorus, a choral group and later with a top 40’s band. Times changed, and I moved from singing to gardening and crafting to express my creativity. I ventured into the world of art in my early 40s, initially teaching myself acrylic painting through books and DVDs. Fourteen years ago, I discovered alcohol inks and fell in love with their organic movement, which greatly influences my abstract to representational style. I studied under master ink artists to learn technique and then created my own voice. Five years ago, I retired from my 35 year career in healthcare human resources (lots of creating new things and problem solving) to become a full time artist.
My art is inspired by the vibrant colors of nature, particularly the flowers in my garden and my memories of my Mom’s. My creative process often begins with an ink-poured background, from which I intuitively create unique compositions. I use reference photos, vibrant translucent colors, and various tools to bring my ideas to life.
My work has been featured in several notable publications, including the cover photo for “Audrey Day Book” and “War Widows of Australia Guild Digest.” Additionally, my projects have been published in instructional books such as “Creating Art with Alcohol Ink” and “Realistic Painting with Alcohol Ink.”
I collaborate with the Alcohol Ink Art Society, providing instruction through e-courses, virtual conferences, and live sessions. I offer e-courses through the Create SmArt Academy. I have been teaching alcohol ink painting to local groups for over a decade. Looking forward, I aim to explore new artistic methods, expand my curriculum, and delve deeper into abstract art and mixed media.
For several years, I was on the Board of Directors as member, Vice President and President of Artisans of Mount Dora, Inc., a local non-profit artist co-op where I was able to share my business expertise and art for a good cause. Currently, I enjoy sharing and learning from fellow artists in the Mount Dora Art League and I am a member of the Mount Dora Center for the Arts. My work is currently for sale at Green Circle Art in both their Deland, FL and Cocoa Village, FL locations.
When I’m not creating art, I enjoy gardening, motorcycle rides with my husband, and exploring new places with my family.
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
Running a full-time art business is a lot of hard work. Between creating art, creating lesson plans, making video courses, promoting my work, managing my website and on-line business, managing finances, engaging with clients, and continuously learning new techniques, there’s always something demanding attention.
So I wear many hats: artist, entrepreneur, instructor, marketer, and tech-savvy problem-solver.
The biggest challenge locally, is finding studio space for a reasonable rental price. Rents are very high for an artist to afford in my town and the surrounding area. Luckily, I have spaces where I can teach art classes for a reasonable rate, but studio space is not possible right now.
Appreciate you sharing that. What else should we know about what you do?
I create both mixed media and alcohol ink art. I am known best for specializing in painting with the inks. It’s a fairly new medium in the fine art world, and one that many art admirers are still learning about.
I am most proud of my connection and sense of community with my art students. It brings me immense joy to share my talent with others and foster their growth as artists. In addition to teaching locally in Central Florida, for the last 10 or so years I have been a collaborator/instructor with the Alcohol Ink Art Society and have shared my teaching with hundreds of students through the organization.
What sets my work apart is the unique voice I have developed over the years. The light and movement in my art, along with my distinctive floral styles create one-of-a-kind pieces that are truly my own. Over the last several years, I have started to create unique jewelry beginning with abstract paintings fashioned into wearable art. These are distinct; each piece is different and cannot be re-created.
Many of my painting are floral in nature. These pieces hold a special place in my heart as they bring me back to my childhood and the joy of my mother’s prize-winning gardens.
The themes of nature and gardens influence my work on a deeper level by fostering a healthy perspective and appreciation for color, shape, value, movement, and harmony. Gardening connects us with the world around us and can inspire peace and hope, which I aim to reflect in my art. Through my work, I hope to share this connection and inspire others to find beauty and tranquility in the natural world.
Have you learned any interesting or important lessons due to the Covid-19 Crisis?
During the Covid-19 pandemic, I found that artists needed connection and a sense of community during the isolation phase. I moved all of my local art classes from in-person to zoom classes. We all benefited from seeing each other, learning and sharing via zoom until we could be together again in person.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://korinnecarpinoart.com
- Instagram: https://instagram.com/korinnecarpinoart
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KorinneCarpinoArt/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/korinne-carpino-4936aa12/
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@KorinneCarpinoArt
- Other: https://www.pinterest.com/korinnecarpinoart/korinne-carpino-art/
