Carol Hallock was born in Baton Rouge, and is a graduate of LSU. Her work can be found in collections across the country. She has been published in multiple books, national magazines and has instructional videos on The Art of Loose Painting which are shown on television across the country. She also teaches workshops nationally and in Provence. France. Hallock’s fascination with Louisiana’s waterways and wildlife are clearly evident in her artwork. Painting often from her kayak in her beloved bayous, Carol strives to capture more than just the visual, but also the mood and emotional effect of her environment. These pieces painted in the loose impressionistic style which she is known for are full of vibrant color are done in alla prima style. Her expressive strokes of color, light and mood effectively allow the viewer to see life through the artis's eyes. Geraldine, the egret is a favorite subject. “ I have heard for years that one should "paint what one knows" It took many years to understand that saying. It took me 18 years away from Louisiana to truly appreciate her gifts. When I came back, I couldn't believe the beauty that I had taken for granted. My eyes soaked in the banana trees, the water that was everywhere and the greys of the humidity. When my husband and I moved to our stilt home on Bayou Lacombe, I began to paint my surroundings. The water, marsh, birds and trees saturated me with their beauty and this is what and why I paint. I now "paint what I know". I have also learned that the viewer, upon seeing my work begins to appreciate their surroundings in a new way. This can only be a good thing as appreciation of nature's gifts motivates us to take better care of her.” Carol Hallock