Carol Barton-Jones

As seen in Creative Talents Magazine – Issue 009
🔗 Explore more artists at: creativetalentsmagazine.com

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“Art is an educational journey and a positive influence in an uncertain world.”
— Carol Barton-Jones

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🌟 Artist Overview

Carol Barton-Jones is an accomplished painter with a lifelong passion for creative expression. From an early age—starting with a bold (though unapproved!) living room mural at age three—Carol has been captivated by colour, composition, and the inner workings of the visual world. Her canvases pay tribute to the many artists who’ve influenced her while carving out a bold, distinctive style of her own.

Although her artistic journey has been lifelong, it evolved alongside a full career in education. Carol has a strong belief in the transformative power of both art and learning. Her work today is a blend of these two passions, exploring how creativity fosters growth, balance, and wellbeing.

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✏️ Artist’s Statement

“Art, for me, continues to be an educational journey and a positive influence in an uncertain world.
Art and creativity in general enable individuals to express unique ideas, solve problems, and heal the broken spirit. It needs to be shared.”

‘Creativity is contagious, pass it on.’ – Albert Einstein

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🖼️ Featured Works

Ebb Tide
Medium: Acrylic on canvas
Inspiration: The seashore at Holkham, Norfolk
Description: Optical art and colours reflect the seascape.

Popies
Medium: Silk painting using silk and iron-fix silk paints
Inspiration: A plant in the garden

Root
Medium: Pen and ink on paper
Inspiration: A dried-up root found while walking in Lathkill Dale, Derbyshire

Branch
Medium: Oil on canvas
Inspiration: Carol’s wildlife pond and the seasonal reflection of a magnolia branch

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🧠 Themes & Style

Carol’s work often explores the intersection between colour, mathematics, and natural form. She draws inspiration from the cycles of nature, using optical effects, symmetry, and stylised imagery to communicate emotion and narrative. Each canvas is part of a continuous “learning curve,” contributing to her development and that of those who view her work.

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📍 About the Artist

Carol is based in Derbyshire and is involved in gallery development and artist promotion at the Leabrooks Arts Complex. Her mission is to offer space for creative voices, especially in her local community, and to encourage education through art at every level.

🔗 Artist Profile: https://leabrooksartscomplex.com/artist/carol-barton-jones/

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