I earn my living as a part-time computer programmer. I've dabbled in painting all of my life. I got interested in photography after completing a short course with the Open University, but really my technical knowledge is quite poor.

Right now I am working towards a degree in Creative Arts with the Open College of Arts. My first module was in Printmaking and I passed it by the skin of my teeth - I did enjoy it though. I'm now learning how to draw and working my way through the OCA Drawing Skills course. For the duration of 2012 I hope to upload a sketch a day to my Flickr account in the hope that practice makes better.

I have a student art blog which I use to try and record my learning progress. It's mainly for my OCA tutors and peers but of course it's completely public.

To my amazement I do sometimes sell my paintings and photographs - nice to get a few pennies from something you love doing.

I want to thank all of my Flickr contacts who offer advice, support and friendship. I learn so much from them and I find it a privilege to view their work and see what they are currently working on.

I am married to Ian (Hypocentre) and I live in England.

Profile updated: January 2012

Photos of CarolAnneS (20)

  • Artist at Work II by Hypocentre
  • Artist at Work by Hypocentre
  • Hmmm... we know those faces! by VWSelburn
  • Ian and Carol in the stairwell by VWSelburn
  • The panels outside the rear of the Cathedral of Christ the King in Liverpool UK by VWSelburn
  • Exploring the view from the top of the tower of the Anglican Cathedral by VWSelburn
  • Carol keeping her distance by VWSelburn
  • Madeira Island - Esteem Merit by Secret Madeira
  • Jeep 'Safari' to Southwest Madeira by Hypocentre
  • Jardim Tropical Monte Palace by Hypocentre
  • Ghost Photographer by Hypocentre
  • Levada Walk in Rabacal Valley by Hypocentre
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CarolAnneS' favorite photos from other Flickr members (2,367)

  • ...memories, on painted chairs by bevcraigwhite
  • Thursday Thaw...25/01/12 by bevcraigwhite
  • daydreams vaporise... by anna.creedon
  • LIGHT by tootoo-art
  • Cola del 26 by inmaserranito
  • Rock366 : Day 26 : Folded Phyllite by Hypocentre
  • Fir cones by VWSelburn
  • There is no Rabbit in this picture by Rabbitroundtheworld
  • Thinking of the summer to come by paulsgarden ☺
  • frosty window...at Marion's .. by bevcraigwhite
  • RUST TO RUST by tootoo-art
  • Rock366 : Day 19 : Flattened Pebbles by Hypocentre
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Testimonials (2)

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    Golden vision says:

    ""Great Flickr Photostream. Lovely Photos.""

    3rd June, 2009

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    Still Alive .. says:

    "I've never met this great photographer who really gave me a great push ,, She is so nice and also i will not forget her comment on my picture "This is an excellent shot. You said you were a beginner at photography? Did I read that correctly? You don't look like a beginner to me!" .. It's my pleasure to meet you in this small world ..
    She has very creative and very nice shots !!
    Keep Going and god bless you !"

    11th January, 2009

Name:
Carol Anne
Joined:
December 2008
Currently:
England
I am:
Female
Occupation:
Programmer, web developer
Website:
Carol Anne Stimpson's Student Art Blog