Anna Carlton

"I consider art as perhaps humanity's most essential and universal language. It is not a frill, but a necessary part of communication." -unknown

I make my home in Moultrie, Georgia with my husband, attorney John M. Carlton. I received my education at Marymount College, VA, the Universiy of South Florida and the University of Georgia where I received a B.S. in art education in 1968. Over the years I've continued my art education at Valdosta State University, Savannah College of Art and Design and numerous workshops including watercolor workshops with Tony Couch, Allan Flattman, Joe McFadden, Joye Moon, Don Andrews, Barbara Nechis, Gerald Brommer, and Pat Weaver.

I have taught art to all ages and in many different situations for 35 years. I�ve served as visual arts director of the Colquitt County Arts Center, Colquitt County's system-wide art co-ordinator and teacher and most recently architect and spiritual guide in the development of KALEIDOSCOPE Children's Museum, a project of the Moultrie Service League.

For over 30 years my art was primarily 3-D, creating with clay, papier mache, etc. In 1999, I had several cervical spinal surgeries. Afterwards, I was physically unable to continue the 3-D work. I was more anxious than ever �to do art�. In an effort to find a way to express myself I tried a watercolor class. I fell in love with watercolors and a new way to look at the world. It still hasn't lost any of the magic.

I�ve had my work exhibited in numerous group and one-man shows and in local, state and regional exhibitions receiving a number of awards. Most recently I�ve exhibited with the Southern Watercolor Society, Georgia Watercolor Society, and a one-man show at Valdosta�s A .H. Turner Center for the Arts.

GWS Exhibition History Since 2006

• Cypress in the Sun, 2007 Members' Exhibition
• Shapes and Shadows, 2006 National Exhibition

More information:

Website: annacarltonart.com