

I paint with acrylic most often on unique shapes and sizes of wood. I have been painting and selling my work for several years. I like that the wood is a little dinged on the edges and shows some wear. The texture, smell, and weight are always unpredictable. I enjoy collecting, cutting, sanding and adding color to it. Sometimes I like to calm down with a quiet palette. I occasionally paint on large canvases, but I prefer to paint on smaller pieces of unique shapes and sizes of wood. Using intense combinations is what makes me feel alive and energized. To me, everything around that little bud helps make it magical! Bright colors are truly my friends. It seems to enhance the object even if its just a small bud on a tree. This process allows for a more intuitive brushstroke.

I'm drawn to the negative space of the images I paint and I like to carve a space for the form to appear.
#CARLA BROWN FREE#
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.I am inspired by the little details in life. I look forward to working with each of you. Both of our animal companions are rescues. Milo and Georgie are three-year-old short-haired domestics. Xander just turned eight years old and attends Knox Gifted Academy. My husband and I have a son and two cats. When I am not teaching, I enjoy writing, reading, swimming, yoga, roller skating, and spending time with my family.

I have taught all levels throughout my thirteen years of teaching, from seventh to twelfth grade. I am a highly qualified English teacher with endorsements in Gifted & Talented Education and Structured English Immersion. I worked as an editor and reporter for a few years before deciding to pursue a career in education, graduating with a Master of Arts in Secondary Education in 2008. I graduated from Arizona State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism. I am originally from Indiana, but have lived in Arizona for nearly twenty years. You can set up live tutoring sessions (conducted through Google Meets) by appointment. Emails, phone messages, and text messages received after 4:00 PM on Friday will receive a response by Monday. Note: I will respond to emails, phone messages, and text messages within 24 hours on weekdays. Book Study - Moments By Dan and Chip Heath.Parent and Student Portal - Online Grades.Gass, Heidi and Shaw, Dana - Computer Systems Discoveries.Filiere, Ann Marie - Project Lead the Way.Elite Performance Academy (on CTA Humphrey Campus).Chandler Traditional Academy - Liberty Campus.Chandler Traditional Academy - Independence Campus.Chandler Traditional Academy - Humphrey Campus.Chandler Traditional Academy - Goodman Campus.Chandler Traditional Academy - Freedom Campus.Chandler Early College High School (Program).
