Join us at 6 p.m. for a reception welcoming local artist Carolee Fields Withee!

True to her belief that it’s never too late to try something new, Carolee gifted herself canvases and acrylic paints for her 80th birthday. After decades of creating intricate pictorial wall quilts and embroidered pieces, she was ready for a new artistic outlet. A largely self-taught painter, Carolee brings a love of detail and realism to her work, drawing inspiration from her life experiences and the natural surroundings of her Whitefield home.

As Carolee creates each painting, often featuring flowers, birds and butterflies, she likes to think it may find its way to someone who loves nature but can no longer garden or spend time outdoors as often as they’d like. Most of her paintings are smaller in scale and perfectly suited to cozy living spaces.

Carolee especially enjoys working with acrylics because she can easily wipe away mistakes with a bit of water. She doesn’t mind the mess either—cheerfully embracing the occasional splash of paint on her clothes as part of the creative process.

See Carol’s artwork at the Artist Reception at The Whitefield Library, Friday, July 11, from 6:00–7:30 PM.