Wednesday, March 11, 2015
Wednesday, February 18, 2015
John Carollo's Watercolor, "Emily's Light" is the Poster for the 56th Annual Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival
WINTER PARK, FL Orlando/Winter Park-based abstract watercolor artist John Carollo's new work, "Emily's Light" is the poster image for the 56th Annual Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival.
Created specifically for the poster and as a signature image for the annual Festival, the painting is a unique interpretation of a beloved Winter Park icon, the Central Park-situated, Albin Polasek sculpture, "Emily," a piece which holds special meaning to Carollo and his family.
Brought to life by the artist's distinctive Controlled Chaos painting style, where the water and paint move freely to create unusual atmospheric effects, the work aims to help the viewer feel the sensation of being near the edge of the fountain on a warm, sunlit afternoon in the park.
Officially unveiled to the general public during a ceremony at the historic Casa Feliz home in Downtown Winter Park on February 5, posters and other items featuring the image will be available for purchase at the Festival, Thursday, March 20 - Sunday, March 22, 2015.
WATCH THE PAINTING COME TO LIFE
Creation of the painting, from blank sheet to finished piece can viewed on the artist's YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/nakedeye32801.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
John Carollo began studying Watercolor in college at the University of North Texas under the
instruction of the internationally renowned artist Rob Erdle. Having initially approached the medium with a goal of producing realistic works, a summer study trip to Europe quickly cured those impulses. During the course of the journey, and continuing upon his return, John’s work took on an increasingly expressive, stylistic flair, meant to convey the mood, emotion, and essence of a scene rather than a literal interpretation of what the eyes might be recording. His loose, free-flowing style allows the water and paint to often move on its own with minor guidance, in a technique he calls Controlled Chaos. The end result showcases watercolor’s unique properties of translucency and atmospheric effect.
Since 2005, John has shown his work extensively in numerous venues in Texas, Georgia and the Central Florida area, including the CityArts Factory, Maitland Art Center, and Mount Dora Center for the Arts, as well as through collaboration with Voci modern dance company. In both 2007 and 2012 he was awarded prestigious United Arts of Central Florida Artist Development Grants, for his work with large-scale watercolor (over 6’) and 3D kinetic sculpture. The latter area has been a continuing source of exploration for the artist, with his work evolving from shaped paper and wire constructions to very large suspended pieces created from hand-painted silk, twisted aluminum and stainless steel. The largest of these to date at over 13’ x 16’, Icarus Ascends, premiered in 2013 and was designed for expansive atrium and transit center public art spaces.
Beginning in 2010, much of John’s creative energy has gone into The Figure As Vehicle, a travelling two-person collaborative exhibition with sculptor Marsha De Broske. Containing nearly 50 works by the two artists, all featuring the human figure in various interpretations, the show portrays the body as a vehicle for conveying messages to the viewer through mood, contemplation, personal connection and understanding. Ever-changing, the project highlights both artists’ ability to capture the essence of motion in their work, and has to-date been shown six times throughout Florida and Georgia at galleries, colleges and centers for the arts.
ABOUT THE FESTIVAL
The Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival is one of the nation's oldest, largest and most prestigious juried outdoor art festivals, consistently rated among the top shows by Sunshine Artist and American Style magazines. In 2013 and 2014 it was voted America's Best Juried Fine Art Fair by Art Fair Calendar.com readers. Each year more than 350,000 visitors enjoy the show.
Every year about 1,100 artists from around the world applied for entry and an independent panel of judges selected 225 national and international artists to attend the show. The National Endowment for the Arts, The White House, Congress and many others have lauded the Festival for promoting art and art education in Central Florida. An all volunteer board of directors runs the annual Festival, now celebrating its 55th year.
The Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival was started by a handful of enthusiasts as a community project to benefit local artists and art lovers. The first festival was held on Park Avenue in March 1960. The festival featured original works of art and, after being advertised for just three weeks before the opening, drew 90 exhibiting artists. Over the next decade, the festival grew to over 600 artists and was spread out over Park Avenue from Fairbanks Avenue to Canton Avenue and on all cross streets. For the past 30 years or so, the festival has been contained solely in the park area and currently features 225 artists and 3 emerging artists. A loving art community has created and nurtured a successful festival that looks forward to another 50 years in Central Park.
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www.figureasvehicle.com
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Twitter: @nakedeye
www.wpsaf.org
Created specifically for the poster and as a signature image for the annual Festival, the painting is a unique interpretation of a beloved Winter Park icon, the Central Park-situated, Albin Polasek sculpture, "Emily," a piece which holds special meaning to Carollo and his family.
Officially unveiled to the general public during a ceremony at the historic Casa Feliz home in Downtown Winter Park on February 5, posters and other items featuring the image will be available for purchase at the Festival, Thursday, March 20 - Sunday, March 22, 2015.
WATCH THE PAINTING COME TO LIFE
Creation of the painting, from blank sheet to finished piece can viewed on the artist's YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/nakedeye32801.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
instruction of the internationally renowned artist Rob Erdle. Having initially approached the medium with a goal of producing realistic works, a summer study trip to Europe quickly cured those impulses. During the course of the journey, and continuing upon his return, John’s work took on an increasingly expressive, stylistic flair, meant to convey the mood, emotion, and essence of a scene rather than a literal interpretation of what the eyes might be recording. His loose, free-flowing style allows the water and paint to often move on its own with minor guidance, in a technique he calls Controlled Chaos. The end result showcases watercolor’s unique properties of translucency and atmospheric effect.
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| John Carollo |
Beginning in 2010, much of John’s creative energy has gone into The Figure As Vehicle, a travelling two-person collaborative exhibition with sculptor Marsha De Broske. Containing nearly 50 works by the two artists, all featuring the human figure in various interpretations, the show portrays the body as a vehicle for conveying messages to the viewer through mood, contemplation, personal connection and understanding. Ever-changing, the project highlights both artists’ ability to capture the essence of motion in their work, and has to-date been shown six times throughout Florida and Georgia at galleries, colleges and centers for the arts.
ABOUT THE FESTIVAL
The Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival is one of the nation's oldest, largest and most prestigious juried outdoor art festivals, consistently rated among the top shows by Sunshine Artist and American Style magazines. In 2013 and 2014 it was voted America's Best Juried Fine Art Fair by Art Fair Calendar.com readers. Each year more than 350,000 visitors enjoy the show.
Every year about 1,100 artists from around the world applied for entry and an independent panel of judges selected 225 national and international artists to attend the show. The National Endowment for the Arts, The White House, Congress and many others have lauded the Festival for promoting art and art education in Central Florida. An all volunteer board of directors runs the annual Festival, now celebrating its 55th year.
The Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival was started by a handful of enthusiasts as a community project to benefit local artists and art lovers. The first festival was held on Park Avenue in March 1960. The festival featured original works of art and, after being advertised for just three weeks before the opening, drew 90 exhibiting artists. Over the next decade, the festival grew to over 600 artists and was spread out over Park Avenue from Fairbanks Avenue to Canton Avenue and on all cross streets. For the past 30 years or so, the festival has been contained solely in the park area and currently features 225 artists and 3 emerging artists. A loving art community has created and nurtured a successful festival that looks forward to another 50 years in Central Park.
LEARN AND CONNECT
www.nakedeyestudios.com
www.facebook.com/nakedeyestudios
www.figureasvehicle.com
www.facebook.com/figureasvehicle
www.etsy.com/shop/nakedeyestudios
Instagram: @nakedeyestudios
Twitter: @nakedeye
www.wpsaf.org
Monday, January 26, 2015
John Carollo Selected Poster Artist for 56th Annual Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival
WINTER PARK, FL – Florida-based abstract watercolor artist John Carollo is thrilled to have been selected as the Poster Artist for the 56th Annual Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival, taking place Friday, March 20 - Sunday, March 22 in the beautiful Central Park of Winter Park, FL.
The full poster will be revealed February 5, 2015 at a special event in the historic Casa Feliz off of Park Avenue, an iconic former Winter Park home, now being used for concerts and special events.
The creation of the painting used on the poster was filmed and will be viewable on the artist's Youtube page before the start of the festival: www.youtube.com/user/nakedeye32801
Learn more about John Carollo at www.nakedeyestudios.com. You can follow John on Facebook at www.facebook.com/nakedeyestudios and on Twitter @nakedeye.
The full poster will be revealed February 5, 2015 at a special event in the historic Casa Feliz off of Park Avenue, an iconic former Winter Park home, now being used for concerts and special events.
The creation of the painting used on the poster was filmed and will be viewable on the artist's Youtube page before the start of the festival: www.youtube.com/user/nakedeye32801
Learn more about John Carollo at www.nakedeyestudios.com. You can follow John on Facebook at www.facebook.com/nakedeyestudios and on Twitter @nakedeye.
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Bonus Glass Christmas Tree Ornament with Select Paintings and Ceramics
Look for the BONUS ornament picture and mention of the offer in the item descriptions.Additionally, four new hand-painted ornaments have been placed in the shop for sale individually.
Stop by the shop for these great items and beautiful hand-painted silk scarves!
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
Hand-Painted Ceramic & Hand-Painted Silk Scarves now in the Naked Eye Studios Etsy Shop
Artist John Carollo brings his distinctive Controlled Chaos painting style to two different mediums - fired ceramics and 100% pure silk.
Now available in the Naked Eye Studios Etsy Shop are hand-painted ceramic plates, goblets and a fun Chinese food/rice bowl, complete with chopsticks! A flurry of energy and color swirls around these pieces, which are glazed, dishwasher safe, fired ceramic - suitable for food/serving use, or great for adding some artistry to a wall or shelf display.
Also just added to the shop are the first dynamic hand-painted 100% silk habotai scarves. Available in sizes 8x72" - perfect for an accent or tie or 15x60" - large enough to be a small shoulder wrap, these flowing accessories feature rich, beautiful translucent color.
John Carollo's distinctive Controlled Chaos painting style combines beautifully with the smoothly rippling nature of real silk. These scarves are one-of-a-kind, original creations that can provide an unusual and unique splash of color and style to any outfit. Truly wearable art from an established artist, the colors combine in flowing and unusual blends and fades, projecting a varied and ever-changing appearance depending on how the scarf is worn or draped.
Not leaving traditional watercolor behind, four small original paintings are now displayed in the shop, as well as a signed, first edition copy of John's coffee table book - Liquid Thoughts: The Watercolors of John Carollo. The 11x8.5" volume features 21 pages of full-color photos of John's work, ranging from 2D figures and nature scenes to large 3D mixed-media and silk sculptures. Makes a great gift or addition to your own library.
Browse the available items on Etsy and learn more about John's expansion into silk painting on his new silk-focused website, www.painted-silks.com
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| Naked Eye Studios on Etsy.com |
Also just added to the shop are the first dynamic hand-painted 100% silk habotai scarves. Available in sizes 8x72" - perfect for an accent or tie or 15x60" - large enough to be a small shoulder wrap, these flowing accessories feature rich, beautiful translucent color.
John Carollo's distinctive Controlled Chaos painting style combines beautifully with the smoothly rippling nature of real silk. These scarves are one-of-a-kind, original creations that can provide an unusual and unique splash of color and style to any outfit. Truly wearable art from an established artist, the colors combine in flowing and unusual blends and fades, projecting a varied and ever-changing appearance depending on how the scarf is worn or draped.
Not leaving traditional watercolor behind, four small original paintings are now displayed in the shop, as well as a signed, first edition copy of John's coffee table book - Liquid Thoughts: The Watercolors of John Carollo. The 11x8.5" volume features 21 pages of full-color photos of John's work, ranging from 2D figures and nature scenes to large 3D mixed-media and silk sculptures. Makes a great gift or addition to your own library.
Browse the available items on Etsy and learn more about John's expansion into silk painting on his new silk-focused website, www.painted-silks.com
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Two New Paintings In Downtown Orlando's CityArts Factory
Two original watercolors created by John Carollo in 2012, "Mood Indigo" and "No Exit" will appear in The "Classic" Figure show in Downtown Orlando's CityArts Factory. The show will run May 17 - June 15, 2012, with an Artist Opening Reception as part of the Third Thursday Art Walk on May 17 - 6-9pm.
Friday, April 20, 2012
Link Central for News and Updates
Just a quick update with some links to more about Naked Eye Studios, John Carollo and various projects:
Learn about John's current show with sculptor Marsha De Broske at www.figureasvehicle.com
You can follow frequent updates about the show at www.facebook.com/figureasvehicle.
And the show even has its own Twitter at www.twitter.com/figureasvehicle
Don't forget John's Twitter is www.twitter.com/nakedeye
It's been a very busy 2012 so far and lots of images and news will be posted to these various locations soon, so start following!
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