Carol Houghton

Creating art has been my passion since I was a child. I've always loved working spontaneously, allowing my art to flow through me onto the page or canvas without much conscious thought. I call this “intuitive art”, and it is like being on a creative treasure hunt, never knowing what I'll find until it shows up on the page.

Often I'll get other information along with the flow of colors, shapes and contours. Words and stories will urge me on, telling me more about what I'm creating. It's such a fun process, discovering hidden secrets as they emerge in colorful strokes and sinuous shapes! This is my favorite form of art because it has a deeper meaning, and it is an expression that comes from somewhere beyond myself.

As a warm-up for my intuitive art, I also do more realistic studies and traditional pieces that are more conventional. I'm inspired by nature, and I especially love drawing flowers. Their curvaceous lines and shadows invoke the sensuous shapes found in the human form.

I especially enjoy working in a large format. Since movement of line and color is such an integral part of my art, working large allows me to move freely, almost like dancing. Working on smaller pieces is more restricting—the drawing surface is more confined, limiting motion and putting more focus on small details.

I love using layers of rich colors, especially when working with chalk pastels. I blend the colorful strokes with my fingers to create an underlying sense of movement and depth.

My artistic expression is a deeply inspired, spiritual process. I believe it is a blessing to be able to create beauty and images that resonate with the viewer. I am grateful for the gift of artistic creativity and feel this comes from a divine energy that moves through me. I love to share it with my audience.

I live in the beautiful San Francisco Bay Area.

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Radiance Metal Print
Metal Print
Radiance Metal Print
by Carol Houghton
$50.00
Sensuous Succulent Coaster
Coaster
Sensuous Succulent Coaster
by Carol Houghton
$25.00
Radiance Tote Bag
Tote Bag
Radiance Tote Bag
by Carol Houghton
$30.00
Radiance Coffee Mug
Coffee Mug
Radiance Coffee Mug
by Carol Houghton
$20.00
Summer Succulents Art Print
Art Print
Summer Succulents Art Print
by Carol Houghton
$20.00
Radiance Bath Mat
Bath Mat
Radiance Bath Mat
by Carol Houghton
$30.00
Sensuous Succulent iPhone Case
iPhone Case
Sensuous Succulent iPhone Case
by Carol Houghton
$25.00
Summer Succulents Travel Mug
Travel Mug
Summer Succulents Travel Mug
by Carol Houghton
$40.00
Summer Succulents Serving Tray
Serving Tray
Summer Succulents Serving Tray
by Carol Houghton
$80.00
Radiance Acrylic Tray
Acrylic Tray
Radiance Acrylic Tray
by Carol Houghton
$55.00
Summer Succulents Wall Tapestry
Wall Tapestry
Summer Succulents Wall Tapestry
by Carol Houghton
$45.00
Sensuous Succulent Travel Mug
Travel Mug
Sensuous Succulent Travel Mug
by Carol Houghton
$40.00
Summer Succulents Bath Mat
Bath Mat
Summer Succulents Bath Mat
by Carol Houghton
$30.00
Sensuous Succulent Backpack
Backpack
Sensuous Succulent Backpack
by Carol Houghton
$75.00
Summer Succulents Canvas Print
Canvas Print
Summer Succulents Canvas Print
by Carol Houghton
$75.00
Radiance Travel Mug
Travel Mug
Radiance Travel Mug
by Carol Houghton
$40.00
Summer Succulents Comforter
Comforter
Summer Succulents Comforter
by Carol Houghton
$129.00
Summer Succulents Wall Clock
Wall Clock
Summer Succulents Wall Clock
by Carol Houghton
$40.00
Radiance Cutting Board
Cutting Board
Radiance Cutting Board
by Carol Houghton
$40.00
Radiance Outdoor Rug
Outdoor Rug
Radiance Outdoor Rug
by Carol Houghton
$69.00
Radiance Recessed Framed Print
Recessed Framed Print
Radiance Recessed Framed Print
by Carol Houghton
$70.00
Summer Succulents Framed Art Print
Framed Art Print
Summer Succulents Framed Art Print
by Carol Houghton
$55.00
Radiance Mini Art Print
Mini Art Print
Radiance Mini Art Print
by Carol Houghton
$15.00
Summer Succulents Recessed Framed Print
Recessed Framed Print
Summer Succulents Recessed Framed Print
by Carol Houghton
$70.00
Sensuous Succulent Acrylic Box
Acrylic Box
Sensuous Succulent Acrylic Box
by Carol Houghton
$29.00
Summer Succulents Hand & Bath Towel
Hand & Bath Towel
Summer Succulents Hand & Bath Towel
by Carol Houghton
$29.00
Radiance Carry-All Pouch
Carry-All Pouch
Radiance Carry-All Pouch
by Carol Houghton
$20.00
Radiance Fanny Pack
Fanny Pack
Radiance Fanny Pack
by Carol Houghton
$40.00
Sensuous Succulent Credenza
Credenza
Sensuous Succulent Credenza
by Carol Houghton
$1,059.00
Radiance Coffee Table
Coffee Table
Radiance Coffee Table
by Carol Houghton
$299.00
Radiance Backpack
Backpack
Radiance Backpack
by Carol Houghton
$75.00
Sensuous Succulent Wood Wall Art
Wood Wall Art
Sensuous Succulent Wood Wall Art
by Carol Houghton
$150.00
Radiance iPhone Skin
iPhone Skin
Radiance iPhone Skin
by Carol Houghton
$17.00
Sensuous Succulent Recessed Framed Print
Recessed Framed Print
Sensuous Succulent Recessed Framed Print
by Carol Houghton
$70.00
Radiance Framed Mini Art Print
Framed Mini Art Print
Radiance Framed Mini Art Print
by Carol Houghton
$20.00
Sensuous Succulent Laptop Sleeve
Laptop Sleeve
Sensuous Succulent Laptop Sleeve
by Carol Houghton
$50.00
Radiance Canvas Print
Canvas Print
Radiance Canvas Print
by Carol Houghton
$75.00
Summer Succulents Notebook
Notebook
Summer Succulents Notebook
by Carol Houghton
$20.00
Summer Succulents Pillow Sham
Pillow Sham
Summer Succulents Pillow Sham
by Carol Houghton
$39.00
Summer Succulents Cutting Board
Cutting Board
Summer Succulents Cutting Board
by Carol Houghton
$40.00
Radiance Wood Wall Art
Wood Wall Art
Radiance Wood Wall Art
by Carol Houghton
$150.00
Radiance Coaster
Coaster
Radiance Coaster
by Carol Houghton
$25.00
Radiance Laptop & iPad Skin
Laptop & iPad Skin
Radiance Laptop & iPad Skin
by Carol Houghton
$30.00
Summer Succulents Floor Pillow
Floor Pillow
Summer Succulents Floor Pillow
by Carol Houghton
$89.00