Caroline Shotton

Caroline Shottton has been painting for as long as she can remember. Caroline lived on the outskirts of London which meant she benefited from being within easy reach of London Galleries and open countryside, both of which were a source of immense inspiration to her.

As an only child Carloine had the freedom to immerse herself in her work. She also received a great deal of encouragement and guidance from her Grandmother who raised her - for which she is eternally grateful.
Early influences came from the old masters. Caroline was fascinated by their realism and throughout her school years strived perfection.

When studying at Central Saint Martins Caroline’s eyes were opened to new ideas and techniques. She was captivated both by surrealism and impressionism and much of her work now combines elements from these eras.

After college Caroline worked as a freelance artist in the commercial sector, undertaking bespoke commissions from businesses throughout the country, from large abstracts to intricate murals. She enjoyed this as every project was different and she was often asked to produce styles and subject matter she would never have dreamt of had she been alone in her studio.

When Caroline’s son was born she decided to concentrate on her gallery career. Her work has developed immeasurably, incorporating different aspects from her past commissions with the freedom to choose her own direction.

It may be a scrap of paper she’d saved from a furnishing magazine or the disgruntled look cows give her as she passed them in the field that morning that inspired her to paint. Caroline found herself constantly sourcing images, taking photographs and scribbling down ideas which she might use in the future.

She gets inspiration when she least expects it, normally when she is relaxing and not consciously thinking about painting.