Biography
Carrie Fell’s art depicts the traditional icons of the Old West with a thoroughly modern twist using vibrant colors and fluid forms. This is the New West—the west as a “state of mind”—a place of change with an attitude of boldness. Carrie’s West is free-spirited—her paintings and designs offer sophisticated, yet fresh, style that appeals to the maverick within each of us. Fell has always been captivated by the West. Using the high country as a source of inspiration, Fell portrays an illusion of the cowboy life and spirit of the West. Fell has been painting professional since 1988 and is best know for her contemporary visualizations of the Western lifestyle. Her colorful cowboys represent a spirit of the West, emerging as a modern tribute to America’s past. Nationally recognized for her talent, Fell is one of only two contemporary-style Western artists (and the only woman) whose work was chosen for the prestigious 2003 “Legends of the West” exhibit at The George Bush Presidential Library and Museum in Texas. Fell’s work in this exhibit was described as “Giving a take on the West as a state of mind.” Having studio interior design prior to diverting to fine art in 1985, Fell has discovered her own techniques in mixed media on both paper and canvas to create a vision of a unique West. Instantly recognizable, Fell’s art is collected across the world by people who treasure a visual reminder of the Western spirit and adds a distinctly maverick touch to decors from mountain rustic and modern contemporary. Fell’s work is exhibited at prestigious galleries across the United States and is included in the permanent collections of notable corporations such as Forbes, Inc.; Adam’s Mark Hotels; Million Dollar Air; and MDH Medical and Midway Companies. In 2003, Carrie was chosen as the “Official Artist of Denver Polo Classic 2004,” a program that started with famed artist Peter Max. Beyond creating art, Fell enjoys working with young students through her “Significance of Self Program of the Arts for Children” which has been presented at schools in Colorado, Oklahoma and Tennessee. This curriculum helps children to express their inner passions through the medium of art. Fell is also active in helping numerous non-profit organizations, including Cancer League of Colorado, Cystic Fibrosis and DARE, raise funds through contributions of art and time.
