Hi!

I'm Carolina, a born and raised Costa Rican artist (now Costa Rican + American) residing on the beautiful Outer Banks of North Carolina in the United States, where I moved to be with my husband ❤️

My journey as an artist began around age nine, inspired by my father. He painted as a hobby, and after a break, he picked up his brushes again and began taking us to small art shows around San José, Costa Rica. Weekends often found us chatting with local artists and learning new ways to grow creatively. From those early days, I knew I wanted to be an artist too.

When I was fifteen, I remember a car ride where I told my father that I didn’t want to go to college because, in my mind, I couldn’t study art there. When he pointed out that studying art was absolutely possible in University, I was so excited! From that moment, my path was set. I graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting from the University of Costa Rica in 2007, and today, I’m proud to be living my passion as a full-time artist.

Since moving to the Outer Banks in 2011, my art has transformed, blending the vibrant urban sceneries I once painted with the natural beauty of my coastal surroundings. Now, elements of the Outer Banks’ landscapes and seascapes have become central to my work. Art is my happy place and my way of processing life’s challenges. I hope my creations can bring as much joy to your life as they bring to mine.

Thank you for stopping by!