Thanks for visiting! I love to share my artwork and hear your thoughts, questions and feedback. Email me at [email protected], find me on Instagram @carolyndamstraart and FB at Carolyn Damstra's Artist Site. Visits to my Okemos, MI, studio are welcome by appointment.
Announcing a new autumn theme card set, and my 2025 calendar! See the Gift Items page on this site to order.
Commissions! It's not too soon to schedule that special custom artwork/commission for the holiday season, or a special birthday/wedding gift. See my Commission page on this site for examples. I have an extensive database of photos to work from, or if you like a painting I have already done, I can make it the size you need. Think of that special place and let's collaborate to make it a work of art that will be cherished.
2024 HOLIDAY Markets:
Glen Arbor Holiday Marketplace, Township Hall Glen Arbor, MI. Friday November 29; 6:30-8, and Sat. 10-4.
Fulton Street Farmers Market Winter Holiday Market, Grand Rapids MI, Sunday Dec. 15, 11-4.
MSU 61st Annual Winter Arts & Crafts Show, MSU Union, East Lansing MI. Sat. Dec. 7, 9-5 and Sun 10-4.
Check out my interview on this NEW episode of Creative Conversations Podcast by Roger Humphrey to hear some thoughts on music, art and other stuff. His other episodes with creative types are even better :)
The U.S. Department of State's Art in Embassies (AIE) Program recently interviewed me and made this great video as part of their "3 questions" series, about my creative process and art, check it out Here. Over the last couple of years, several of my paintings were selected to exhibit with the U.S. Department of State's Art in Embassies programs in Suva, Fiji, Belgrade, Serbia, and the NATO ambassador's residence in Brussels, Belgium, to represent the beauty of Michigan! More information can be found here. View the Fiji exhibition here, the Belgrade exhibition here and Brussels here.
Announcing a new autumn theme card set, and my 2025 calendar! See the Gift Items page on this site to order.
Commissions! It's not too soon to schedule that special custom artwork/commission for the holiday season, or a special birthday/wedding gift. See my Commission page on this site for examples. I have an extensive database of photos to work from, or if you like a painting I have already done, I can make it the size you need. Think of that special place and let's collaborate to make it a work of art that will be cherished.
2024 HOLIDAY Markets:
Glen Arbor Holiday Marketplace, Township Hall Glen Arbor, MI. Friday November 29; 6:30-8, and Sat. 10-4.
Fulton Street Farmers Market Winter Holiday Market, Grand Rapids MI, Sunday Dec. 15, 11-4.
MSU 61st Annual Winter Arts & Crafts Show, MSU Union, East Lansing MI. Sat. Dec. 7, 9-5 and Sun 10-4.
Check out my interview on this NEW episode of Creative Conversations Podcast by Roger Humphrey to hear some thoughts on music, art and other stuff. His other episodes with creative types are even better :)
The U.S. Department of State's Art in Embassies (AIE) Program recently interviewed me and made this great video as part of their "3 questions" series, about my creative process and art, check it out Here. Over the last couple of years, several of my paintings were selected to exhibit with the U.S. Department of State's Art in Embassies programs in Suva, Fiji, Belgrade, Serbia, and the NATO ambassador's residence in Brussels, Belgium, to represent the beauty of Michigan! More information can be found here. View the Fiji exhibition here, the Belgrade exhibition here and Brussels here.
My wife and I have been looking through the gallery on your website, and your paintings are absolutely stunning. My wife grew up in Northport and her family still lives in the area, so Leelenau County is like a second home to us. Your work really captures the natural beauty of Michigan, and I'd love to have one of your pieces in our home. . . . thank you for showcasing our beautiful state!