The Poetry of Pigment

New Series: Looking Outward, Inward

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"Turn of the Seasons"
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"Turn of the Seasons"

Oil on Canvas
36 × 26”

"Forest Bathing"
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"Forest Bathing"

Oil on Canvas
30 × 40”

"Expansion"
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"Expansion"

Oil on Canvas
30 ×40”

"Impermance"
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"Impermance"

Oil on Canvas
30 × 40”

"Samandhi"
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"Samandhi"

Oil on Canvas
48 × 31”

Inspired by Michael Mew’s belief that “the meaning of a piece often becomes apparent only in the end,” I approach each canvas as a conversation with the universe—one that shifts, reveals, and surprises.
—Caroline

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Caroline Young is smiling while painting on a canvas in an art studio, surrounded by colorful artwork and art supplies.

Meet Caroline

Painting, for me, is an ongoing process of exploration and discovery. It keeps me a student: experimenting, staying unattached to outcome, and remaining open to surprise.

The freedom to explore and protect a childlike sense of wonder is essential.

A blue container filled with used, colorful oil pastels with caked-on paint.
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Wow! I love the excitement this beautiful wall adds to my paintings! I’m so honored to have them hanging in such a vibrant, energetic, joyful place - Mirrorball Gallery!! Go check the new bar out! It’s out of this world! #abstract #abstra
Celebrating the Year of the Horse! I’m thrilled to have these horses join the herd at Mirrorball Ball Gallery! The opening is tonight. Go see all of the pretty horses gathered there! The Horse. Oil on linen. 36” x 60”. Traveling Sol
Butch taking a peek at the latest painting!😍 I think he recognizes that place. Fun in the studio! Very large painting. Message me with questions #oil #abstractlandscape #dream#color#trees#abstract #joy#shoplocal #
Daleth. Door in Hebrew. Symbolizes transition, opportunity and the connection between different states… Oil on canvas. 30” x 40”. Message me for more info. #abstract #color #symbolic #oil #theinnerpeacecollective #shopsmall
Such a grand opening for The Inner Peace Collective!! I can’t thank Abigail enough for christening our special space🙏 I also greatly appreciate everyone who can to support us! So much more to come!!
This large canvas is a departure from my usual work. Simple, but not. Go see it at HobNob which opens today! Drink champagne and eat chocolate while you look. What a treat! #hobnobtryon #eyecandy #abstract #abstractart #color #shopsmall #shoplocal#bu
Forest Bathing. Being nurtured by nature. Healing. Stillness. Peace. This leads to joy! Oil on linen. 30 x 40. #abstractart #color #languageofcolor #joy #paint
Traveling Solo. Oil on canvas. I painted this one this winter in Idaho, amidst exquisite beauty, cold and quiet. The blues are a reflection of where I was. I love how that works! The part of me that makes art knows where I am - even if I don’t!
Interlude of Joy and Siren’s Call have gone home with a new collector and a new friend! I hope these paintings fill their new home with much joy. I’m looking forward to seeing my new friend again in the future. It is such a good feeling
A sign. A message. Nature talk. Snow has its own language. The best language. Listening bring joy❤️
Bleeding Pines. 40”x41”. Oil on canvas. Message me for price. Thanksgiving is the time of year I miss Southern Pines the most. I rooted there. Some of the best years of my life and I met some of my best friends there. Thanksgiving - openi

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