All objects and beings are made up of constantly moving energy sources and colors. They can be afterimages of physical movement, colors generated by certain moods or situations, or atmospheres that alter the landscape as they are projected in a specific direction. I aim to capture snapshots of those energies and colors, and by so doing, illustrate that nothing in life is static. Everything is constantly moving, changing, growing, adapting. Each person, animal, plant or object contains inner zones of warmth and coolness, often unnoticed. Through the expressive style of my painting, and the use of watercolor’s unique properties of transparency and atmospheric effect, I hope to bring those areas to the surface in a manner that sparks emotional response and contemplation.
RESUME
Accomplishments
- 2012 & 2007 United Arts of Central Florida Artist Development Grants
- The Human Figure-Celebrating the Nude - Albin Polasek Museum, Orlando, FL, 2007 - Piece selected for display as one of 36 out of 135 entries. Painting used as the signature image to represent the entire show on signage and promotional materials
- Downtown Art & Living Expo at Lake Eola - Orlando, FL, 2006 - Selected as one of four winners of a Best in Show award by local art critics/columnists from a field of over 100 artists
Selected Juried Shows
2013
Orlando Magazine's Paint the Town - The Gallery at Avalon Island, Orlando, FL
2012-13
The Classic Figure - CityArts Factory, Orlando, FL
Continuous showing - The Dancing Crane Gallery, Bradenton, FL
2009
pARTicipation - Maitland Art Center, Maitland, FL
2007
Small Works on a Large Scale - Grand Bohemian Gallery, Orlando, FL
Art2 - The Gallery at Metro, Orlando, FL
The Human Figure-Celebrating the Nude - Albin Polasek Museum, Orlando, FL
Orlando Fringe Festival - Visual Fringe, Orlando, FL
The Gallery at Metro - Orlando, FL
Downtown Art & Living Expo at Lake Eola - Orlando, FL
Nude Nite - Orlando, FL
2006
Artsploration, Sponsored by United Arts & CFHLA - Peabody Hotel, Orlando, FL
Scan Design Grand Opening - Scan Design, Orlando, FL - Live painting created on the spot auctioned at end of evening to benefit Habitat for Humanity
Rhythm of Colors - The Art House, Casselberry, FL, Produced by Seminole County Division of Cultural Affairs.
The Red Chair Project - Bob Carr Performing Arts Center, Orlando, FL
Urban Think - Orlando, FL - Featured solo artist in Friday Night Arts series
Downtown Art & Living Expo at Lake Eola - Orlando, FL
Selected Group/SOLO Shows
2013
The Figure as Vehicle - Mount Dora Center for the Arts, Mount Dora, FL - two-month exhibition.
2012
The Figure as Vehicle - Dancing Crane Gallery, Bradenton, FL - two-month exhibition.
Blue Jazz - Dancing Crane Gallery, Bradenton, FL - three-month exhibition.
2011
Perceptions of Time - 126 Original Hand-Painted Silk Flags created for South Carolina performing group.
2010
The Figure as Vehicle - Annette Howell Turner Center for the Arts, Valdosta, GA.
The Figure as Vehicle - Gateway Center for the Arts, Debary, FL.
Unexpected Visions - Creative Spirit Gallery, Orlando, FL.
2008
Orlando Fringe Festival - Visual Fringe, Orlando, FL
Group Show - Pom Pom’s Teahouse, Orlando, FL
2007
Liquid Thoughts - The Watercolors of John Carollo. Solo exhibition. 23 2D & 3D pieces displayed.
The Office Gallery & Art Studios, Orlando, FL
Big Art - Twelve pieces displayed, including the premier of large-scale 6’ works.
The Office Gallery & Art Studios, Orlando, FL
City of Orlando Stage Gallery - Lowndes Shakespeare Center, Orlando, FL
Grand Opening - The Office Gallery, Orlando, FL
2006
City of Orlando Stage Gallery - Lowndes Shakespeare Center, Orlando, FL
Solo exhibition - Pom Pom’s Teahouse, Orlando, FL
Out of the Box, Presented by Voci Dance - CityArts Factory, Orlando, FL
2005
Collaboration, Presented by Voci Dance - Harwood-Watson Dance Studio, Orlando, FL
