Carmen is a water colour and soft pasteli artist painting in a realistic style, sharing her joy and appreciation of the greatest artist in her estimation, Nature. Her inspiration arises from her explorations and observations of the Australian natural world which she enjoys in her immediate surroundings, national parks, and campsites while travelling. Working from her home studio in Port Lincoln, South Australia or while travelling she draws inspiration from the awe-inspiring forms and patterns in the landscape great or small. She has learned from many Australian artists through attending classes and workshops and experimenting to develop her own style, with the help of using her own reference photographs, memories and imagination.