Carla Parris

I like both fine art and what I like to call 'fun art.' I enjoy watercolor, mixed media, and photography.

I often do shows under the title of 'La Vie Artistique' (the artistic life). I love all things French, and with a last name like Parris, I guess it was inevitable for there to be a French twist to my art!

For me, the artistic life is colorful, creative, imaginative, and expressive. It is joyful and playful. Although most of my work is not expressly Christian, it is nevertheless an overflow from my faith, my love for the Lord, and my gratefulness to the One who is the giver of all good gifts and who came that we might have life, and life abundantly. I hope it gives glory to Him!

I believe the artistic life involves both artistic expression/creation, and art appreciation. I enjoy both, and even if you are not an artist yourself, if you appreciate art, you are enjoying the artistic life!

I think I must have always wanted to be an artist. I remember being entranced, as a child, by 'The Magic Drawing Board' on Romper Room. I also remember savoring the colors in my first box of 64 Crayola crayons. However, earlier seasons on my life, when I worked first as a speech pathologist, and later as a tax attorney, didn't leave much time or energy for creative pursuits, so my artistic endeavors are a relatively recent addition to my life.

I enjoy traveling with my husband Peter in connection with his ministry, and also for vacations and personal enrichment. Many of my photographs are images of lovely places I have had the joy of visiting. I enjoy a variety of media, and I am still learning and exploring! Stay tuned, because there is no telling what you will see next!

Thank you so much for visiting my site, and I hope you will enjoy my work!

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