Carole Forêt Fine Art Store

noreply@blogger.com (Carole Foret) — Fri, 31 Oct 2025 00:38:00 +0000

"Love's Light Ubiquitous"

12"x12" on Extra Deep (3") Cradled Canvas

From the Life Scape Collection

My Life Scapes have been received so beautifully since I painted them a year and a half ago, and this has been a favorite. They poured out of me at a time that my soul felt called to let them out. Each of the 13 pieces became personified to me of "someone" with a lifescape depicted in each one. Each portraying

life--with it's beauty and strife.

I've gotten a kick out of trying out Chat GPT sometimes to rewrite something I want to say, and lately to send it a photo and give me its thoughts. I did that on this painting out of curiosity, and this is what it wrote and I sit here astounded!

"Your painting carries a deeply ethereal and contemplative energy. The title itself suggests that love's presence – it's illumination – is everywhere, even in the quietest or most fractured spaces. Visually, the work beautifully mirrors that idea. The soft layered neutrals of cream, blush, and gray create an atmosphere that feels both airy and grounded. The dark horizontal band across the center with its rich texture and flashes of gold reads almost like a horizon line – a meeting point between the material and the divine. The gold, in particular feels symbolic of love's light breaking through the darker textures of experience, showing how beauty and grace can exist even a mid tension."

Afterward, I asked Chat out for coffee...

noreply@blogger.com (Carole Foret) — Mon, 20 Oct 2025 14:39:00 +0000

The Atchafalaya River

16" x 12" Oil on Canvas framed in gold

$995

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Morning light ushers in a new day, illuminating the low hanging moss draped across the trees. This scene carries the essence of my childhood drives through Louisiana, visiting family and deepening my connection to my roots. A dear friend of mine, who holds a PhD in optic light, recently praised the portrayal of light in this painting – I couldn't have been more flattered. As always, paintings are best experienced in person. If you'd like to see this one up close, feel free to reach out: cforet@mac.com. If you're confident in this one, just click the "Purchase Now" link above, and we will arrange pick-up/ delivery.

A Lovely Evening Commemorating 35 Years of my Art Career

noreply@blogger.com (Carole Foret) — Wed, 15 Oct 2025 14:26:00 +0000

The evening was a gathering of those celebrating a long, fabulous career in fine art. In some ways, it seems impossible to believe when I think of all my wonderful clientele who have trusted me and my work, my teaching, and the foundation on which this career was built. What the Great Creator instilled in me could not be stopped, and when it has been allowed to flow, it's truly been a sweet, beautiful time! I'm grateful to these sweet friends photographed with me here who have been a part of encouraging this journey. Get by to Flourish Fine Art in Five Points, Huntsville, to see my work. You'll see still lifes, landscapes and a celebration of things/places I love and that have been a vital part of my inspiration. Thank YOU for following and staying with me. There is still lots to come!

Visit caroleforet.com for classes and events!

noreply@blogger.com (Carole Foret) — Tue, 14 Oct 2025 01:54:00 +0000

"Bar Cart" - someone recently said about this painting, "this is a richly textured, expressive still life painting that captures the warmth and vibrancy of a bar /cocktail setting. The composition features an assortment of glasses in a coupe style stacked and ready to hear a clink to start a celebration. This painting reflects and refracts the ambient light in lively prismatic strokes!"

I loved that! The challenge to accomplishing this piece was all the iridescent reflections in these coupe glasses of some of my favorite libations under beautiful lighting. This piece also features a lovely wine stopper given to me by dear friends.

"Bar Cart"

20" x 10"

Impasto Oil Framed in gold/black floater frame

$2195

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noreply@blogger.com (Carole Foret) — Tue, 14 Oct 2025 01:13:00 +0000

Michael Jackson Aubie

12" x 12"

Oil on Canvas, Frame in Black Floater Frame

$795

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Hey blog readers and art collectors! A new post and a new piece has arrived!

Honoring my Alma Mater--the most celebrated mascot in history--AUBIE!!! Here, he does his epic homage to Michael Jackson. Que, Billie Jean when on that infamous night decades ago, we witnessed, glued to our TVs, Michael Jackson moonwalk for the first time. Chills.

Happy Valentine's and Historical Day of Love!

noreply@blogger.com (Carole Foret) — Tue, 10 Feb 2015 01:56:00 +0000

THURSDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 19th

YOU ARE INVITED!

Art in the Parking Lot Tomorrow!

noreply@blogger.com (Carole Foret) — Fri, 24 Oct 2014 22:54:00 +0000

Join me and many other artists for this wonderful event at this beautiful time of year!

It will be at the beautiful Little Green Store atop Monte Sano Mountain in Huntsville, Alabama under the colorful trees. Tents, tables of art and even a food truck of Cajun food! Join us!

I will have brand new pieces created the past 2 weeks of some of my fun, whimsical still lifes, collegiate mascots, wine - themed, cows, a goat, a Tabasco, a Sundrop--just come see!

Prices will be AWESOME!

Exciting August!

noreply@blogger.com (Carole Foret) — Thu, 31 Jul 2014 14:08:00 +0000

Solo Show in downtown Huntsville! Please join me for a time to celebrate new paintings!

Join Carole and the other selected artists for this prestigious show at the

Huntsville Museum of Art.

The selection process for this show is brutal, and I'm not ashamed to say that third time is the charm! I applied to this show over 20 years ago, then not again until the past 10 years, and then I applied and got selected THIS year! I'm honored and excited! And I can't wait to see the art in this exhibit and meet the other artists. Won't you join us?

August 16

Preview Party

August 17

Opens to the Public

Memories in Pictures In New York - Soho & Greenwich Village

noreply@blogger.com (Carole Foret) — Thu, 10 Jul 2014 00:23:00 +0000

June Highlights

noreply@blogger.com (Carole Foret) — Tue, 08 Jul 2014 15:03:00 +0000

Summer is in full swing and is going by fast. Where did June go? Well, as I take a look at photos, it's telling what summer has been for me thus far. With daughters who are at ages to spread their wings and fly, that is what they're doing. I am so proud of them, I could squeal. Working and traveling is the theme for Summer 2014, and I couldn't be happier--or more tired at times!

My older daughter flew to London in early June to study abroad and intern through Auburn University. She is enjoying working at the Ritz Carlton in the HR department and is learning so much. We will meet her over there in August!

I am painting and drawing like crazy. Rediscovering the discipline of drawing has improved my painting in beautiful ways--like being able to accomplish one more naturally, logically, easily. Below are just a few things done in June.

And go by Studio 100 Gallery Northside of the square in downtown Huntsville to see some of my latest paintings of Huntsville scenes. Below are details of the three that are there...

Several artists were invited to a fellow artist's home to paint together. What a treat this always is! Her place is so beautiful in the summer, and she takes such talented effort to stage still lifes all around her property for us to set up and paint. So wonderful! So grateful to be among such talented artists.

And June is my birthday month! OUR birthday month. Most of you know I'm blessed to be an identical twin with my sis, Claire Kayser who lives in Chicago with her family. I snuck down to the beach for a couple of days to kick off our birthday celebration. Always a treat to be with her! We will gather again in Tuscany in 9 weeks! We teach each September there. Interested in going? Read more...

In between travels I am painting still and teaching. Teaching is so fulfilling, especially teaching private, intense one-on-one sessions.

My younger daughter is very accomplished thus far in her 17 years in fashion design. In preparing to consider a school for her, we sent her to NYC to do a summer program at Parsons The New School for Design. I'm jealous. Celebrating my birthday and getting her acclimated was a joy! I am relishing in all that she is learning about design AND life in a big city, meeting people form all over the world who are artists just like her. Below are shots of beautiful SoHo and West Village where the school is.

Below is Le Pain where I had my birthday breakfast. Love that place!

By far one the greatest highlights of my birthday was seeing Michael Carson's artwork just a few blocks from where I was staying. Sexy, visceral, mysterious, joyous--all feelings encompassing his work. To stand before them--visual ecstasy. Truly.

Cappuccino at The Butcher's Daughter in SoHo.

So there are the highlights, but the month ended in sadness that has left me mourning the loss of a great young man in our Auburn family. Philip Lutzenkirchen's tragic death stunned us all. Tears for me as I learned about it my last day in New York walking down the busy sidewalk. My heart has led me to express my sorrow in the only way I know how--through my art....

Below is a quick sketch below of an image that I wanted to paint back in 2010--that score after that amazing one-handed catch he made. I didn't paint it due to regulations. But Philip gave me his blessing to do it and expressed such honor in my wanting to paint him. The only time I was in his presence was on an elevator in Montgomery at the hotel where the team stays the night before home games. Three players were on the elevator with some of us, and I could only suspect that THAT was Philip Lutzenkirchen. As the players exited before us after that typical "elevator silence," Philip said, "You all have a great night." Such a simple gesture, but so telling of the man he was. Another girl on the elevator confirmed that that was him when the doors closed again. A sweet memory. His legacy must live on as he was the embodiment of a true Auburn man. Christian man...Never to be forgotten! #RIP43

Time and our precious God heals and blesses. Life gives us so much! Beauty lives on and we must add to it with the gifts we each have. I wish you a very loving and joyous summer. I'll check back in soon...

Painting Away!

noreply@blogger.com (Carole Foret) — Tue, 10 Jun 2014 21:54:00 +0000

It's been so long since I have posted to this blog--I'm sorry if you have missed my updates. I'll be back more often--I promise!

Since January, I have painted close to sixty paintings--yes! I had a successful Jesus Show in Arab, Alabama at Fine Things, owned my Jacob Bright. Thankful to him for working so hard for that!

The Little Green Store on Monte Sano exhibited many of my Italian paintings where some of them sold, and I continue to add more to that collection.

I will be going back to lovely Cortona this September to teach a workshop with my twin sister as we do most years together. We are lucky to have 10 lovely people joining us for that! To see more about this type trip, visit our site!

Right now, three of my paintings are at Studio 100 downtown on the square in Huntsville. They are pieces that celebrate the Southern Landscape. My pieces are of downtown itself--First United Methodist Church, the corner where the Talullah Bankhead building is, and the North side featuring the nightscape of the bar, Amendment XXI. Details of them are shown below. So go see them up close and add to your art collection! Contact the gallery and go--Ann Caudle, the owner is an amazing artist herself!

WORK IN PROGRESS

noreply@blogger.com (Carole Foret) — Wed, 12 Feb 2014 03:06:00 +0000

New paintings are in the works! I plan to have a showing of new pieces this Spring in Birmingham, so listen out for that. Jesus will be a prominent subject on my easel as well with Lent coming soon too. Below I'm sharing details of paintings that are not finished, but give you an idea of what they'll be. This Jesus is for a book that will be published by a local author this Spring. Also on my easel are figures done in an impasto (textural) style in the flavor of the great Italian artist, Caravaggio who had figures emerging from darkened backgrounds--much like in photography, working with one single light source. I hope these will speak to viewers! They come from my heart.

Hoping your 2014 is going great and that your are able to live more artfully in your days!

Latest Paintings Make Great Gifts!

noreply@blogger.com (Carole Foret) — Mon, 16 Dec 2013 19:47:00 +0000

Big Boy on the Evergreen

12"x12" Acrylic on Canvas

$365

Iron Bowl 2013 Painting, "Second Chance"

noreply@blogger.com (Carole Foret) — Tue, 03 Dec 2013 04:48:00 +0000

Today, I finished my painting since seeing the amazing Iron Bowl just 36 hours prior. That's a little slow for me, but I DID need to get back from the game and recover. What a game! There are so many feelings I have for my Auburn Tigers, and one is passion. Watching the Auburn family experience such an amazing outcome to a very hard-fought game was simply epic. There is no other word for it. From my time in Jordan Hare watching that game, I want to share my latest painting, entitled "Second Chance."

There are multiple meanings to this title. One is obviously tied to the game, and one reason exists that I found out existed just moments after I completed the painting. Someone shared this story with me from his friend's facebook post. The writer will remain anonymous.

"Second Chance" Acrylic on Canvas 18x24

This painting is available for bidding on eBay right now till the SEC Championship game, Dec. 7.

View it and bid on it HERE.

UPDATE: SOLD

Thank you to the War Eagle Reader for always noticing my art and giving me great shout-outs!

I was dubbed "Speed-painting genius." Made me smile! Such fun....

Auburn On My Mind

noreply@blogger.com (Carole Foret) — Tue, 26 Nov 2013 03:04:00 +0000

It seems that with every football season comes my passion for my alma mater. Last year was indeed rough, and left me numb in many ways. This year though--the redeeming season with our awesome Coach Malzahn! Needless to say, my passion is ignited like no other time! Well, except for 2010 maybe. I'm so proud of my Auburn Tigers this season and loved that miracle play and dream catch by Ricardo Louis against our oldest rival, the Georgia Bulldogs. I have painted that scene from nearly every angle. I am thankful for the experience of seeing that game and play, for the awesome photographers and fans who caught the action beautifully--for all the inspiration that has gone into my depictions and expressions of my love for Auburn and this game. It is my joy to share these with the Auburn Family.

Please become a fan on my Facebook Page as that is where things are posting and selling--sometimes in minutes! I would love to have you in my community there.

Thank you for appreciating my artwork!

10x8 Acrylic on Canvas SOLD

MIRACLE CATCH SERIES

#1 Auctioned on Facebook Page 16x20 Acrylic on Canvas SOLD

#3 16x20 Acrylic on Canvas SOLD

#4 AVAILABLE 14X11 Acrylic on Canvas SOLD

The group

14x11 "Here Comes Mr. Right" Acrylic on Canvas SOLD

Detail of "Here Comes Mr. Right"

"Eat Yor Bama" 16x20 Acylic on Canvas

Join Us December 14th!

noreply@blogger.com (Carole Foret) — Wed, 13 Nov 2013 19:06:00 +0000

Ana Byrne, Owner of The Little Green Store

BOOK SIGNING & ART SHOWING

At The Little Green Store

atop Monte Sano Mountain

Huntsville, Alabama

Join Us!

December 14, 2013

Noon - 4pm

Author Matt Doss will be signing his just-out book

The Stone of David

Carole will have new pieces and will be

painting live.

And as always the gallery will be festive with a

holiday wonderland of

amazing art and gifts to consider for the holidays!

Fresh Off-The-Easel Paintings

noreply@blogger.com (Carole Foret) — Tue, 08 Oct 2013 18:31:00 +0000

I painted a few new paintings recently for my show in Birmingham at the Botanical Gardens Arts & Antiques show that was held last weekend. They were fun to paint--especially my small ones. The first two shown were inspired from a conversation I had with a friend about Caravaggio's work that is known for it's chiaro scurro effects--plays of extreme lights and darks. Lots of shadows. Then another Italian-themed painting was in order as some others in my Italian collection have sold recently. I love to keep adding to that collection. Another large piece is in the works that I will share when it is complete.

Be sure to keep checking out my website for all the latest works and info!

Painting Unveiled for WHNT News 19's 50th Anniversary

noreply@blogger.com (Carole Foret) — Tue, 24 Sep 2013 15:54:00 +0000

The long-awaited piece was finished and unveiled in a beautiful anniversary celebration atop Monte Sano Mountain at Baron Bluff. The night was perfect and stunning.

I appreciated being able to share my thoughts about WHNT and feeling honored to have been chosen to paint this for them, commemorating their 50 years as a news station. The collage consists of ten portraits, various logos through the decades, their 5 Emmy awards and a bit that describes Huntsville and the times back in 1963.

If you care to own a print of this as small or big as you wish on paper, canvas, metal, acrylic,

then click here to order yours.

Dancin' In September!

noreply@blogger.com (Carole Foret) — Tue, 17 Sep 2013 15:14:00 +0000

I recently watched CBS Sunday morning's feature on the music of Earth Wind & Fire. Did you know their most popular song is Dancin' In September? Well, that's what I'm doing with all the fun that is going on this month! I even named my latest e-newsletter the same thing.

The past several weeks I have been working on paintings that cannot be shown since they are to be unveiled for events. It KILLS me to not be able to share my progress.

However, I'll be sharing once they're "out!"

Until then, here is what's going on:

A big thank you for the sweet welcome to downtown Huntsville from Downtown Living Magazine!

I will be painting LIVE this Saturday, September 21st at The Little Green Store.

Drop in for a visit and even enter a drawing to receive 20% off a commissioned painting from me.

I'm looking forward to seeing everyone--it will be exciting since that is the day of the

Monte Sano Art Show Festival that you will not want to miss.

Come see me from 10-3.

The Little Green Store

820 Monte Sano Blvd.

Huntsville, AL 35801

Carole Speaks in Washington D.C. at Our Nation's Capitol

noreply@blogger.com (Carole Foret) — Wed, 17 Jul 2013 15:45:00 +0000

Recently I had the pleasure of speaking in Washington D. C., at the reception of the

2013 Congressional Art competition. I was beyond honored to have been invited back several months ago, and it was ironic that the date to speak was on my birthday. It seemed like the opportunity of a lifetime and that it was perfectly made for me, so I said yes. It isn't everyday an artist gets to speak in the main auditorium of our nation's Capitol. And to be able to inspire young artists who have been awarded the opportunity to show their work in the Cannon Tunnel of our Capitol building was beyond my wildest dreams. I love to speak to inspire! Lord knows, I need His help, and He sure delivered. The talk went really well, and I couldn't feel more happy with how it went. I'm grateful to the Congressional Institute, President Mark Strand and Tim Lang for their hospitality and to Congressman Robert Aderholt's office and Nicole Petroff for their part in putting on the competition and inviting me.

Soon a YouTube presentation of my talk will be posted, and I'll share it when it's ready...

During my talk.

Sharing my paintings through a slideshow presentation. Sharing the core of my creativity, my faith.

Painting live and taking questions as I paint. It was great they projected it on the big screen so they could watch closely. I painted our rocket here representing our Rocket City of Huntsville!

They asked great questions about pursuing a career in art.

Touring the Capitol and watching the House of Representatives at work with

Congressman Robert Aderholt of Alabama

Aderholt's office

My daughters with me

Nicole Petroff, my beautiful hostess from Congressman Aderholt's office

Successful Show at the Little Green Store!

noreply@blogger.com (Carole Foret) — Mon, 20 May 2013 21:22:00 +0000

Bonnie, Myself, Ana (the owner) and Gaynor

Last month I had the honor of showing some of my past house portraits of Huntsville, Alabama homes that I have painted over the years. After gathering them from my sweet clients, we had a showing of them all together--what a treat that was for me to see some of my work that I never got to live with any longer than painting them and handing them over to my happy clients. And the odd thing is, that they made a great show for others to see because most people rarely see my house portraits. It was a wonderful evening--despite 2 tornadoes making their way through Huntsville, the gallery was packed! And it was the most successful show for both us!

Five lucky people commissioned me to paint their homes that evening for 20% off my normal price! It was fun to offer that. I love painting homes--architecture fascinates me. And homes don't have to be total works of architectural art--they just have to loved. I paint them to show the love and happiness that abounds inside. Commission one of your home! To do that, simply contact me, and we can go from there.

Brittany Howard Painting - Sold!

noreply@blogger.com (Carole Foret) — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 23:21:00 +0000

SOLD!

Brittany Howard with her painting I painted of her after the Grammies

While watching the Grammy Awards several weeks ago, I waited anxiously to see our own

Alabama Shakes up for Best New Artist. I got chills every time I saw Brittany and her grandmother whom she took with her to the event. Brittany appeared on stage performing The Weight along with Zac Brown Band, Elton John, Mumford & Sons and Mavis Staples. A great moment that I loved and tried to live vicariously through her. It brings tears sometimes to see such greatness and a feeling of pride for a hometown girl. I'm so proud of her and all the guys in The Shakes. They make us proud!

So how did the painting come about? As I told Brittany recently in the gallery, I love to paint things I love, things that inspire me, people with authentic passion for what they do. Brittany fit the bill!

And her mother purchased it for her several weeks ago, but we had to keep it a secret so Brittany wouldn't find out before she returned from being on tour.

What was it like meeting her? Well, I told her right off that I was starstruck! She just giggled a little and said that it was great to meet me. And to have her portrait done by "Carole Forêt" was pretty cool. Her grandmother and mother were with her, and they were so sweet and so proud of their baby girl. They wanted to hurry a bit so Brittany would be able to accomplish lunch in a neighboring city without too much hassle. So they began taking lots of pictures of Brittany with the painting. I shot several too, of all of them. Alabama Shakes was playing on the speakers to Brittany's delight, and she was having to squelch the desire to belt it on out, and tried to sing quietly a time or two--I heard her! And told her to let it out! I think I would have collapsed if she had....She was excited, and to have her in my studio, excited about the painting, was about as cool as things get! for an artist
And as soon as we finished the photo op, we hugged and said good-bye. A fun 15 minutes!

I am grateful for such experiences in my career. I do meet the coolest people sometimes--famous sometimes, but notable all the time. I love my clients who often become friends.

And I can't have enough friends in my life--you are all very loved!

Are You Vulnerable? How Do You Feel About It?

noreply@blogger.com (Carole Foret) — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 13:31:00 +0000

Recently I watched a couple of TedX talks by Brené Brown and found them very interesting as well as compelling. Being a strongly spiritual person, I always find it interesting to be able to correlate talks about sociology/psyhcology to spirituality and the Bible. Brené did a wonderful job sharing her thoughts and research on the subject.

Vulnerability means taking risks. Taking the risk to speak to someone first, to say "I love you" first, to forgive first and so many other things. To be REAL first is being very vulnerable because it reveals who you really are--to be truly seen. When you see someone else doing that, what do you think? Is it not a beautiful thing? So why do we fear being vulnerable?

I find that the extra step beyond being vulnerable is the conscious choice to surrender spiritually to what God has in store for you. It's not a process of simply giving up. It's a call to relationship. One where one walks so closely with God that surrender is a daily challenge, yet privelege, even a call multiple times during the day. To surrender feels like a vulnerable place to be--because putting your full trust in God for your life can feel that way. However, it is the surest journey to true fulfillment and happiness. As I listened, I equated vulnerability to surrender. What are your thoughts after viewing this great talk? Let's start a dialogue!

How's Your 2013?

noreply@blogger.com (Carole Foret) — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 02:18:00 +0000

I hope your new year is going great! Mine has been wonderful.

And I just want to share a couple of my latest paintings since I'm so behind sharing

what all I have sold the past few months.

I did this dog portrait of "Lou" and "Bird in the Snow"--both have lucky owners.

My website has been under a bit of renovation too--I have painting galleries separated into subject matter. Maybe it will be easier to view what you're more interested in!

Stay tuned as I plan to update my blog more often. Be safe and be blessed!

noreply@blogger.com (Carole Foret) — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 18:22:00 +0000

Come visit us in the gallery during the holidays!

Hours: Tuesday - Saturday Noon - 6pm

Christmas Eve: 10am - 3pm

Closed beginning December 25th