Fruit Market Large Oil Painting by Carol McKinley

Fruit Market Large Still Life
Artist signed lower right.
Carol Korpi McKinley is an internationally acclaimed American artist best known for her large-scale depictions of fruits, vegetables and animals, as well as her lush, color-drenched landscapes. Her artwork is exhibited in numerous corporate and private collections around the world.
Born in northern Michigan, Carol spent her childhood surrounded by creativity. Her parents, being true entrepreneurs, were always seeking out new endeavors and adventures. They instilled in her early on that spirit of adventure and resourcefulness. She received her first set of paints at the age of four, became fascinated with the colors, and hasn’t stopped painting since. While exploring different career options, Carol met S. Terry and Cynthia Cowgill and was intrigued by the artistic freedom they possessed. Soon after that, she realized her calling was to pursue her art full time. She began studying sculpture while continuing to paint, and graduated with a degree in Fine Arts from Florida Atlantic University in 1991.
The continuity in Carol’s work revolves around her attraction to single objects. “I like to idolize one thing, and focus in on it. There’s something about the simplicity of that one object that I’m drawn to.” Most of her paintings are part of a series of large works, such as the Fresco Fruit and Vegetable Collection, the Bright Animal Collection, the Farm Animal Series, and the Junk Food Collection. She brings life, freshness and harmony to each object she portrays. Not to limit herself, Carol also creates magnificent landscapes, often combining different subjects she encounters on her many travels.