Carol Shutt
@carolshutt.bsky.social
I am an artist living on Mount Desert Island in Maine. My work includes paintings, collage, altered books and poems. I am a proud Democrat and my social activism often finds its way into my art.
Studio Stillife. #penandink #contourdrawing
November 29, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Studio Stillife. #penandink #contourdrawing
November 27th - December 1st. We can do it !
November 28, 2025 at 4:48 PM
November 27th - December 1st. We can do it !
I turn to the solace of children’s art* when the world feels hard .
*3rd grade student’s work
*3rd grade student’s work
November 22, 2025 at 12:01 PM
I turn to the solace of children’s art* when the world feels hard .
*3rd grade student’s work
*3rd grade student’s work
Dreaming in Color.
November 17, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Dreaming in Color.
Moonlight Doves #BlueSkyArtShow #Evening
November 8, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Moonlight Doves #BlueSkyArtShow #Evening
The Democratic blue wave tonight has given me hope and new energy. Let's all work to fill our community bowl with light!
November 5, 2025 at 9:42 AM
The Democratic blue wave tonight has given me hope and new energy. Let's all work to fill our community bowl with light!
And a more serious print made by my father, Roland Shutt. A view of Ripley Neck in Maine-so wonderful.
October 22, 2025 at 1:18 PM
And a more serious print made by my father, Roland Shutt. A view of Ripley Neck in Maine-so wonderful.
Just came upon this print by my father. Made me think of the power of the frogs and other inflatable creatures at our No Kings rallies. So brilliant! #notaterrorist
October 21, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Just came upon this print by my father. Made me think of the power of the frogs and other inflatable creatures at our No Kings rallies. So brilliant! #notaterrorist
Standing with my work at the Center for Maine Contemporary Art’s 2025 Biennial after participating in Rockland’s amazing No Kings rally (1700 of us!). An all-around happy day today!
October 19, 2025 at 11:04 AM
Standing with my work at the Center for Maine Contemporary Art’s 2025 Biennial after participating in Rockland’s amazing No Kings rally (1700 of us!). An all-around happy day today!
This picture fills me with awe.
October 3, 2025 at 12:36 AM
This picture fills me with awe.
A Zen sort of day.
September 23, 2025 at 5:21 PM
A Zen sort of day.
I love the transparency and light of watercolors.
September 16, 2025 at 12:57 AM
I love the transparency and light of watercolors.
Watercolor added to an old sketch in my notebook. Can’t remember what inspired this drawing, but it intrigues me. #drawinginparis
September 14, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Watercolor added to an old sketch in my notebook. Can’t remember what inspired this drawing, but it intrigues me. #drawinginparis
September 12, 2025 at 6:12 PM
September 5, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Honored to be part of this group of artists.
September 2, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Honored to be part of this group of artists.
One of my four paintings that will be in the 2025 Biennial at the CMCA (Center for Maine Contemporary Art ) in Rockland, Maine. I’m thrilled!
September 2, 2025 at 8:59 AM
One of my four paintings that will be in the 2025 Biennial at the CMCA (Center for Maine Contemporary Art ) in Rockland, Maine. I’m thrilled!
Maine’s summer… I know it’s a privilege, but it feels like a lifeline right now.
August 17, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Maine’s summer… I know it’s a privilege, but it feels like a lifeline right now.
My daughter’s embroidery (and the iridescence of magpies) fill me with joy. #threadpainting #silkshading #birdart
August 6, 2025 at 11:17 AM
My daughter’s embroidery (and the iridescence of magpies) fill me with joy. #threadpainting #silkshading #birdart
Tidepool’s Edge #acrylicgouache #maineartist
July 22, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Tidepool’s Edge #acrylicgouache #maineartist
I introduce the Evening Grosbeak to Van Gogh.
July 19, 2025 at 11:04 AM
I introduce the Evening Grosbeak to Van Gogh.
My inspiration for this painting was one of my surreal collages. #maineartist
July 14, 2025 at 12:13 AM
My inspiration for this painting was one of my surreal collages. #maineartist
Life’s Journey: Goldfinch With My Mother’s Pincusion
July 9, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Life’s Journey: Goldfinch With My Mother’s Pincusion
Focusing on nature for a while. But only to prepare myself for the next battle in this ongoing fight. #mixedmedia #acrylicgouache #painting #maineartist
July 7, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Focusing on nature for a while. But only to prepare myself for the next battle in this ongoing fight. #mixedmedia #acrylicgouache #painting #maineartist