What, Why, How: Carolyn Walker

WHAT?

It seems like I fall into the activities I do best, or maybe I should say do with the greatest affection. A few years ago, reflecting on the fact that my father, sister and son are all artists, I wondered if I, too, could make art. I fell innocently enough into painting naked old ladies. Why naked? Because I’m an untrained artist, haven’t a clue about perspective or the color wheel or technique, and I can’t paint clothes. I’m no good at folds or wrinkles.

Similarly, I fell into the wri...