About Caron
Caron's artistic spirit ignited in her teens with the discovery of oil painting, however a chance encounter, economic downturn, and a pandemic all played roles in shaping her artistic journey.
One afternoon in a mall parking lot, a simple flyer advertising a free pottery demonstration by a local ceramics manufacturer piqued her curiosity, and the experience that followed proved to be life-altering. She was completely captivated by the tactile and technical skill that was required by this art form. This spark quickly blossomed into a full-fledged venture; Caron launched a thriving ceramic company that flourished for 14 years, specializing in decorative pottery and garden accessories. In addition, while running her business, she earned a degree in clinical dietetics.
When the economy took a downturn, she made a career change to healthcare, leveraging her clinical dietetics background, and a nursing degree followed. For more than 20 years she worked in healthcare first as a registered nurse specializing in critical care and later, a health service researcher.
The COVID-19 pandemic served as a catalyst for Caron to reconnect with her artistic roots. Recognizing the profound impact of art on mental and physical well-being, she turned to it as a means of coping with the stresses of the pandemic. This rediscovery of her artistic calling grew so strong that she decided to leave the healthcare industry to become a full-time artist. Since then, she has dedicated herself to exploring and sharing her art, finding immense joy in the process of creation and the connection it brings to others. Her journey is a testament to the enduring power of art as a source of personal fulfillment and resilience in the face of life's challenges.
Artist's Statement
My artistic practice is rooted in a fascination with the limitless possibilities of creative expression—the belief that art exists everywhere and can be found in, or on, anything. As a child, I was captivated by rust: old pipes, weathered cars, and surfaces shaped by time. I would run my fingers across textures that shifted from smooth to rough, flaking to pitted, mesmerized by the quiet dialogue between color, texture, and decay. Those early encounters continue to inform my work today.
My process begins with an experience or an emotion, and then I use texture to communicate these. Utilizing various materials, I create multiple layers of swirls, fissures, cracks, and craters, so the surface mirrors the way life unfolds, which is never smooth but always in motion. My raised textures suggest moments of intensity and growth. My swirls represent life’s twists and turns, my fissures and cracks represent the soul’s fractures, and craters speak to wounds that last. Instead of concealing imperfections, my textures honor them. They show how life shapes us over time—through pressure, healing, and resilience. The surface becomes a record of what we encounter throughout our lives: what we move through, what lingers, and how beauty emerges because of complexity.
Juried Exhibits
Galleries and art shows where Caron's work has been displayed.
2026
Black, White, and Grey or Monochrome , Las Laguna Art Gallery, Laguna Beach, California
2025
ArtVenture 2025 - Costa Mesa, California
Fantastic! The Gallery at the Yorba Linda Cultural Arts Center, Yorba Linda, California
small works - BIG TALENT, Las Laguna Art Gallery, Laguna Beach, California