Title: Blue Morpho with Orchids
Medium: 12×16” Oil on canvas
I am New Jersey born and bred, having grown up in Bergen County and now residing in Morris County for the past almost 30 years. I studied Fine Arts and received a Bachelor’s degree in Art from Skidmore College. I worked in the graphic design and editorial design fields for many years after graduating college. I returned to school at The College of St. Elizabeth, earning a Master’s Degree in Education and my NJ teaching certification.
It may sound cliché, but art has always been an important part of my life. As a child, I was always drawing and continue to do so, in fact I now teach Drawing at Morristown High School. I have been working as an Art Teacher in the district for almost 20 years.
In my free time I paint in oils and watercolor. I am a member of the NJ Art Association, a wonderful group of artists, participating in their exhibits throughout the year. I am honored to say I have earned several awards at the NJAA shows.
I live in Chatham with my incredibly supportive husband Jim and son Jimmy. We love to support local musicians and attend local shows often. Jim and Jimmy are both great guitarists, playing in their spare time when they are not protecting the health of the nation with their plumbing business, Power Plumbing! 🙂
Inspiration: I originally did this painting a bit smaller and in watercolor as a gift for my husband. The tropical orchids symbolize love, romance, strength and endurance while the blue morpho butterfly denotes protection and the grantor of wishes. I then thought to reinterpret the painting using oil paint. This is the result!
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Email: cpolcaro34@gmail.com