Portrait of My Father

Portrait of My Father (Prof. Ronald Prinn, Dir. Center for Global Change Science, M.I.T.), oil on Belgian linen, 30" x 42"

Finished this piece in November. I have painted my father as a thank you for the support and inspiration he has given me to pursue my passion, a career in art, and also out of the great respect I have for his own work. His research has contributed to and created headway in addressing climate change, a pressing issue of our time. On the left, I have depicted the two graphs he uses to introduce his research to politicians and policy makers around the globe, showing the outcomes of action vs. non-action.

Niljora

Niljora, of 'The Stories of Niljora' ©, digital

My latest conception of the mysterious heroine of my mythos, The Stories of Niljora ©. Very excited to have recently published some excerpts from my story, with accompanying art, that has driven so much of the content of my work. While the story is much a world written out, and currently an index to my art, I look forward to bringing it out further in a number of forms. The book is currently available on my website at www.carolinprinn.com.

'From madness and nothingness came the creature Niljora'... 

Progress On A New Portrait

Work in progress, Portrait of My Father (Prof. Ronald Prinn, Dir. Center for Global Change Science, M.I.T.), oil on linen.

I have started a new oil portrait. Here I am showing the underpainting, followed by the grisaille layers, and lastly the first layers of colour, keeping with a limited, earthy palette focused on the warm vs. the cool.

My New Hardcover Book Now Available

Presenting my new hardcover publication, released this September. The books features a selection of my works created between 2013-2015, included in my Worlds survey show in Wellington. There are 18 full page images set alongside excerpts from my mythos, The Stories of Niljora.

'At play in an ornate, fantastical world that mirrors and subverts our own, we enter a land where myth, classical tale and the story of history entwines with the modern world...'

To purchase copies, please visit my online shop. I am also selling on etsy. 

Weaving Through a Timeless Shifting Story - Exclusive Edition Prints

Weaving Through a Timeless Shifting Story is now available in an exclusive edition of prints. Hand-signed and numbered, they are printed on archival quality 310 gsm. Hahnemuhle german etching paper with HP Vivera pigment inks. The prints are available through my website www.carolinprinn.com as well as my etsy shop.

Exhibition opening of WORLDS by Carolin Prinn & Lance Ravenswood

I will be exhibiting new paintings and a survey of my work alongside graphic designer & visual artist Lance Ravenswood in Wellington next week. The show surveys and investigates the fantastical and symbolic narratives of our visual worlds. Limited edition prints and copies of our art books will also be available.

We welcome you to join us for the opening, 16 September, 5:30 - 7:30pm, if you are situated in Wellington.

DELUXE, 10 Kent Terrace, Te Aro, Wellington, 6011 / Hours: Mon - Fri 7 – 5pm, Sat/Sun 8 – 5pm

Finished Portrait Commission in Canada

Jeff & Carol, 2015, oil on Belgian linen, 1080 x 900 mm

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A recently completed commissioned oil portrait, now residing in its new home in Canada. Portrait and art collection of Jeff and Carol.

A small master study from Leonardo Da VInci

Carolin Prinn, study from Leonardo Da Vinci, pencil on Sennelier drawing paper, 210 x 297mm

The artist is from long ago but his work is still simply masterful.

Framed Limited Edition Prints

Carolin Prinn, The Temporary Muse, Limited Edition Print (1/50)

Carolin Prinn, Climbing To You, Limited Edition Print (1/50)

Carolin Prinn, The Beauty & The Terrible Beast, Limited Edition Print (1/50)

A selection of my Framed Limited Edition Prints are now available at Little Thunder and at 2 Eva Street Studios - both in Wellington. Archival giclee fine art prints on german etching paper, signed & numbered, Editions of 50. I also sell many more prints through my website and my etsy shop. Framed & unframed options available.

Weaving Through a Timeless Shifting Story

Carolin Prinn, Weaving Through a Timeless Shifting Story, acrylic on cotton rag, 36 x 54 cm.

This series of works have continued alongside my oil paintings and pen & inks.  
This piece can be previewed alongside select others at
2 Eva Street - March 28 - April 28 - Wellington

Painting Process - The Underpainting

Carolin Prinn, Oil Painting Series, Stage 2: Grisaille Underpainting, oil on belgian linen

Carolin Prinn, Oil Painting Series, Stage 1: Underpainting, oil on belgian linen

I am excited to be making way on my large scale series of oil works. The themes and ideas are something I have been planning for quite some time. Here is the underpainting, coming along, for one of the works.