The Creative Spectrum
CARRI COLVIN, ARTIST
The inspiration to create is a gift Carri holds tight to her heart with overflowing gratitude. 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 imagination."
Carri established The Creative Spectrum in 2001. 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
Artistic dreams budded at Hallmark's HQ in a workshop for children. I dreamed of making cards for them, and made this one for my precious parents at 10 years old.
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 wholeheartedly believe 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:
Creating artworks that create infectious hope and inspiration!