Welcome! I am a painter of the landscapes and lakeshores of Michigan. I paint  in my mid-Michigan studio from my own photographs, and also En Plein Air (outdoors). My mediums of acrylic and watercolor help capture a sense of place and moment and the flow of energy from my view onto the canvas or paper.  Enjoy viewing my currently available paintings on this website, and perhaps find one or more to make yours or as a special gift. Or, let's collaborate to create the perfect painting of a special place--check out my commissions page here for examples, and Contact me at [email protected].   My FB and Instagram--@carolyndamstraart--show current and sold artworks and inspiration.

Carolyn Damstra is a native Michiganian and has traveled extensively throughout North America and abroad. An award-winning Plein Air artist, Damstra has participated in numerous solo and juried state and regional exhibitions, and holds a BFA in studio art and an MA in art history, both from Michigan State University.  

"You capture the beauty and grace of Michigan in a way that makes me feel connected to the trees and shorelines and waters of my home state. Your art speaks directly to the soul." -S. C.

​​All content on this website is the property of Carolyn Damstra and is protected under United States and international copyright laws.  The images shall not be reproduced, stored or manipulated, in any manner, without the express written permission of the artist.