Carolyn Mackin is a wonderful painter who I met on Instagram not long after I started my own artistic journey. She has been so encouraging to me both through her supportive comments and through watching her on her own beautiful journey. She paints beautiful, complex, and layered works and she also makes gorgeous abstract Christmas ornaments. Carolyn’s fresh, eclectic vibe is inspiring, and I have been so excited to read her answers to the Why We Create questions. Carolyn, I am grateful and humbled to have you participate in this project with us. Thank you for your beautiful answers! For those who are not familiar with you and your work, could you give us a glimpse of what you do and how you ended up where you are? I am an artist who creates multi-media abstracts inspired by traveling, city life, and intimate connections. I use an intuitive process which results in paintings that are rich in layers and pattern, and have a modern and eclectic vibe. I have identified as an artist my...
