Carolyne Buchanan is a multi disciplined artist and teacher. She is a painter, sculptor, author, illustrator and photographer based in Carleton Place, Ontario. A graduate of the Ottawa School of Art, she creates expressive, joyful works that celebrate the bond between humans and animals, especially dogs. Through bold colour, playful yet intentional brushwork and thoughtful compositions, Carolyne captures each subject's distinct spirit and energy.
Working from her Hounds of the Hood Studio, she is also the owner of PawpArt Greeting Cards. Her paintings are held in private collections across Canada, the United States, Europe and Great Britain. Her works has been featured in Catchlight Magazine and the film "Well Suited to Christmas."

ARTIST’S STATEMENT

See the happy.
A dog, some paint, and strong connections - three of my must-haves.
My work explores happiness. For me, dogs have always invoked instantaneous joy just by simply being. So, mostly, I paint them. I paint them for the people who love them and for those who don’t know they do yet.
My art’s purpose is to connect you with the being(s) on the canvas. Colour and playful compositions capture each subject’s unique energy while the range of brushstrokes narrate distinct personalities. And the eyes… those soulful eyes. They reveal all and give one a sense of familiarity, even if you’ve never met.
My mission is to spread love by surrounding people with paintings of joy, whether it be one of the comfortable old pooch or of the comfortable old couch.
Attaining happiness is a global pursuit and I am doing just that; one (dog) painting at a time.