Carole Wantz
Indiana painter and sculptor (1940–)
Carole Wantz is a folk artist from Richmond, Indiana. She specializes in creating portrait paintings of people and families that highlight their lives, accomplishments, and contributions to their communities.
Background and history
She began painting in her early thirties following an art class taught by Anthony Vestutto. She found inspiration in the work of Grandma Moses. One of her first commissioned portraits was for J. Irwin Miller, an industrialist in Columbus, Indiana, and a prominent figure at Cummins. She was also commissioned by the Columbus Chamber of Commerce to create a painting to depict Miller's life story.
After being commissioned by Miller to create a portrait for his home, Wantz completed the painting, which he hung in his home. Wantz went on to complete over 150 commissioned art pieces in the 1970s and 1980s.
Artistic approach
Wantz's artistic style draws inspiration from everyday life, portraying people engaged in playful activities. She conducts research and interviews the subject beforehand, gathering details about their life, achievements, and relationships, often studying family home videos of her subjects.
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