About the Artist

 

Casey Craig’s imaginative mixed media paintings range in color from  subtle to vibrant depending on the mood she wants to create. Her stylized renditions of animals, still lifes, and nature are rich with textures and patterns.  A variety of mixed media including paint, decorative and hand-painted torn papers, are used to achieve the effects that make her work distinctive.

Casey has been commissioned by The ASPCA, The Discovery Channel and several national magazines, newspapers and children's publications. She obtained her BFA from the University of Texas and has won numerous awards and been recognized in shows from coast to coast. Her work is in both public and private collections and has been published and internationally distributed as fine art posters.

After living in Louisiana, California and Florida she has settled in the beautiful hill country of Wimberley, Texas. There she enjoys working in her home studio where she lives with her husband and two sons. Dividing her time between painting and caring for her family keeps her busy and content.

Artist's Statement

I am fascinated by all of the different effects that can be achieved using paint, pastels, and various papers. This diverse combination of materials gives me unlimited possibilities for exploring. Since my paintings evolve from my imagination, I have the freedom to exaggerate patterns or create new ones where they have never existed. Simplifying the elements in my work allows the color, design and texture to become the focus. The resulting images are colorful and stylized interpretations.

As an optimist, I bring a bright, positive perspective to painting. The subjects I choose show my love of nature and the simple pleasures we all enjoy. Painting is a joyful process for me and I want to share that with the viewer.

Artist's Resume