paintings — Carole Wellen Art

“What I want from my paintings: They should not look like they were painted, but came into being whole.”

— Carole Wellen

early works

My early paintings in the 1970’s were mostly done in oil on canvas. They included figures (painted from models) and still lifes.

Cup of Coffee (1973) Canvas on Paper Framed (14"x 18"), Image (6.5" x 7")

still lifes

The colors and compositions of still lifes fascinate me.

Pears (2006), Acrylic on Board, (7” x 9”)

Pineapple #1 (2011), Acrylic and Pencil on Board (8"x 10")

Mango (2006), Acrylic on Board (7” x 9”)

Comparing Apples to Oranges (2006), Acrylic on Board Framed (14" x x18") , Image (7” x 9”)

Lemon & Lime on Artisan Plate (2023), Acrylic on Cardboard (8"x 8")

Lemon, Avocado & Lime on Artisan Plate (2023), Acrylic on Cardboard (8"x 8")

Avocado on Artisan Plate (2023), Acrylic on Cardboard (8"x 8")

Lemon on Artisan Plate (2023), Acrylic on Cardboard (8"x 8")

Pineapple #2 (2011), Acrylic and Pencil on Board (8"x 10")

landscapes

The greens, the blues, fall’s vibrant colors, and diffused winter grays. The pines, the woods, the marshes, the water and sands. The landscape of New Jersey provides all the elements for painting. I loved coming into my studio to see my landscapes grow.

Galveston (2015), Acrylic on Canvas (28" x 36")

Trees on Peacock Green (2012), Acrylic on Canvas (28" x 36")

Red Orange (2009), Acrylic on Canvas (32” x 26”)

Sprawling Pine (2010), Pencil & Pastel on Board (8"x10")

Fall (2009), Acrylic & Crayon on Board (7.5” x 9.5”)

Trees in Contrast (2012), Acrylic on Canvas (28" x 36")

Fall Series #7 (2011), Acrylic & Pencil on Board (8" x 12")

Spring-Shelter Cove (2011), Acrylic & Pencil w/Sand-paint (11" x 14")

Reeds (2007), Acrylic on Canvas (36” x 24”)

Fall Series #3 (2010), Color Pencil/Wash on Board (7” x 10”)

Dark Woods (2008), Acrylic on Canvas (28” x 32”)

Trees (2009), Acrylic & Crayon on Board (11” x 14”)

Current (2012), Acrylic on Canvas (26" x 32")

Pines (2007), Charcoal & Acrylic on Board (32” x 28”)

Forest (2011), Acrylic and Oil Pastel on Canvas (36" x 48")

Profusion (2013), Acrylic with Sand on Canvas (28" x 36")

Cool Landscape (2009), Acrylic on Canvas (26” x 32”)

Fall Series #6 (2010), Color Pencil/Acrylic Wash on Board (7"x 9")

Tree in Austin (2011), Acrylic, Pencil and Oil Pastel (8" x 10")

Tree-Cattus Island (2010), Oil Pastel on Board (10" x 8")

Cypress (2011), Pencil/Oil Pastel on Paper (7.5"x 9.5")

Bare Trees (2011), Acrylic, Pastel and Pencil on Board, (8" x 10")

Landscape in Silver (2011), Acrylic and Pencil on Board (8" x 10")

View From Shelter Cove (2010), Oil Pastel on Board (8" x 10")

Scenic View-Cattus Island (2011), Oil Pastel and Pencil on 3 Panels (8" x 10")

Trees Oblique (2013), Acrylic on Canvas (26" x 32")

Tree in Tint, Pencil over Acrylic Wash on Board (8" x 12")

View From 6th Floor (2014), Acrylic on Canvas (16"x 24")

Scene on Flannel Gray (2014), Oil Pastel and Pencil on Paper (12.5"x 17.5")

Blanched Light (2014), Acrylic on Canvas (24" x 30")

Austin in December (2015), Pencil and Pastel on Board (18"x 24")

Orange Pop (2015) Acrylic on Canvas (24" x 32")

The Cove #2 (2011), Acrylic and Pencil on Board (11" x 14")

Clouds (2011), Pastel and Pencil on Board (11" x 14")

Woods--Cattus Island (2010), Oil Pastel on Board (8" x 10")

Broomsedge (2009), Acrylic on Canvas (28” x 36”)

Landscape #3 (2020) Acrylic on Birchboard (8" x 10")

Memory (2018) Acrylic/Pencil on Board, Board (16" x 20"), Image (6.5" x 9.5")

Snow #2 (2018) Acrylic/Pencil incised w/razor on Clay Board (16" x 20")

Snow #1 (2018) Acrylic/Pencil incised w/razor on Clay Board (16" x 20")

Landscape #1 (2020) Acrylic on Birchboard (8" x 10")

Landscape #2 (2020) Acrylic on Birchboard (8" x 10")

The Point (2020) Pastel/Pencil on Board, Matte (16" x 20"), Image (11" x 14")

Landscape #4 (2020) Acrylic on Birchboard (8" x 10")

Midsummer (2019) Pastel/Pencil on Board (20" x 30")

Jersey Light (2020) Pastel on Board, Board (12" x 18") Image (9" x 15")

Pastel Sketch (2015) Oil Pastel on Board (11" x 14")

Crystal Landscape (2014), Acrylic on Canvas (30"x 40")

skyscapes

The sky is a source of ever changing beauty and energy. I wanted to capture the movement of the sky in one moment of time before it transforms to another. With that in mind, I created 64 small square acrylic paintings, 8”x 8”, on hand cut cardboards which I call tiles. These tiles fit nicely into a custom-made blue material Skyscape box. Other paintings in the Skyscape series vary in size and medium. This series spans from 2014-2021.

Ephemeral (2020), Acrylic on Birchboard (18" x 24")

Cut-open Sky, (2018) Collage on Deckle Paper Multi-media, Pastel/Pencil/Acrylic, (22" x 30")

Flare (2020), Pastel on Board, Board (20" x 28"), Image (16" x 24")

Ice Sky (2021) Acrylic on Birchboard (18" x 24")

Sky Blue (2020), Pastel on Board, Board (20" x 28"), Image (16" x 24")

Labyrinth (2021), Pencil on Board, Board (20" x 28"), Image (16" x 23")

One Summer Sky, (2021) Acrylic on Birchboard (18" x 24")

Myst (2020) Pastel on Boars, Board (20 x 28"), Image (16" x 24")

Tempest (2020) Pastel on Board, Board (20" x 28") Image (16" x 24")

Rain (2019), Acrylic/Pastel on Black Board (20" x 30")

Sultry Blue Sky, (2021) Pastel on Paper Mounted on Board, Board (20" x 24.5"), Image (14" x 18")

Raspberry Gray Sky (2021) Pencil/Pastel, Image (10" x 20"), Board (20" x 28")

Torrent (2020) Pastel on Board, Board (12" x 18"), Image (9" x 15")

Turbulence #2 (2020) Acrylic on Board (13.5" x 18")

Turbulence #1 (2020) Acrylic on Board (13.5" x 18")

Dark Sky Triad (2019) Pencil/Pastel on Board (20" x 30")

Cadmium Skies (2018), Acrylic on Board Framed (20" x 32")

Contrast (2021) Charcoal on Birchboard (18" x 24")

figures

Whether drawing or painting, I continue to return to the human figure for expressive movements.

Figure #1 (2017), Charcoal and Pastel on Paper (9"x 12")

Figure #2 (2017), Charcoal and Pastel on Paper (9"x 12")

Figure #3 (2017), Charcoal and Pastel on Paper (9"x 12")

Figure #4 (2017), Charcoal and Pastel on Paper (9"x 12")

Clay Figure #1 (1996), Acrylic on Board (24” x 30”)

Clay Figure #2 (1996), Acrylic on Board (24” x 30”)

Clay Figure #3 (1996), Acrylic on Board (24” x 30”)

Woman with Mango (2006), Acrylic on Canvas (24” x 30”)

Dream Figure (2003), Acrylic on Board (11” x 14”)

Reclining Blue Green (1997), Acrylic on Board (7.5” x 9.5”)

Green Figure (1996), Acrylic on Board, (25” x 33”)

Pensive Figure (1995), Acrylic on Canvas (24” x 36”)

Moon Figure (1980), Acrylic on Board (14” x 18”)

Checkerboard #1 (2005), Pencil on Paper (8" x 10")

Violet Figure (1996), Acrylic on Board (33” x 25”)

Sepia Figure #1 (1980), Acrylic on Board (18” x 14”)

Sepia Figure #2 (1980), Acrylic on Board (18” x 14”)

Reclining Figure (1997), Acrylic on Board (7.5” x 9.5”)

Seated Woman (1980), Acrylic on Board (14” x 18”)

Seated Figure (1980), Acrylic and Pen (14” x 18”)

Checkerboard Veranda (2006) Acrylic with Sand Paint on Canvas, (28" x 40")

Nathaniel -3 years (2021), Pastel/Pencil on Canvas Board (4" x 6")

Green Nude (2003), Acrylic on Canvas (24” x 30”)

Dancing Figures (2007), Acrylic on Canvas (28" x 32")

abstract

Abstract and design seem to meld together as a way of seeing and thinking. Here are two abstract paintings, but other pieces of my abstract work fit into design elements.

Cobalt (2001), Acrylic on Canvas (28” x 36”)

Spiked Reflections (2000), Acrylic on Canvas (30” x 36”)