The Creative Spectrum
CARRI COLVIN, ARTIST
The inspiration to create is a gift Carri holds tight to her heart with overflowing gratitude. She didn’t always listen to the desire within, and perhaps that is why she is intensely enthused to inspire others to explore, not ignore, creative lures. A magical world with immeasurable potential awaits, and the vehicle is the creativity within our own imaginations!
Carri established The Creative Spectrum in 2001. For over 20 years, she has counted it a tremendous privilege to adorn walls, ceilings, furniture, and more with a plethora of decorative finishes. Her motto is, “If it is paintable, I’ll paint it!” Her greatest passions are inspiring others to find hope in all things through artistic expression and encouraging little ones to “think BIG thoughts” through picture and story. Carri is a member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators, Word Weavers International, and the United Arts Council of Collier County. She is the president of Word Weavers' online group, Page 40. She is a volunteer and Community Groups leader for Storytellers Creative Arts.
When Carri isn’t creating, or calling others to do the same, she can be found biking, rollerblading, or at the beach with bated breath awaiting the elusive “green flash”! She calls radiant Naples, Florida home.
"We may easily be too big for God to use, but never too small."
- Dwight L. Moody
At 10, I found my "happy place" in a workshop for kids at the Hallmark HQ. I dreamed of making cards for them, and made this one for my precious parents.
Artist's statement:
The most important “job” we have is to discover our interests and talents, develop our gifts, and share them with others. I believe wholeheartedly that every facet of our lives is used, where in the end we will see a magnificent design beyond what we could create on our own, and nothing is wasted!
Vision:
To inspire others to see possibilities and create with the blank paper, primed canvas, blob of clay, bucket of beads, plank of wood, . . . and within themselves! Encouraging little ones to understand they were created for a purpose, pay attention to their natural bent, and develop their gifts is of paramount importance. The work we are created to do is serious business, and seriously fun!