Carol Armstrong

Carol Armstrong

b 1954

Carol Armstrong is a proud Cherokee Delaware artist from Oklahoma whose work in figurative and landscape painting reflects a deep commitment to traditional realism. Working primarily in oils on canvas, Carol uses handmade Vasari paints and classic hog hair bristle brushes, honoring the craft with each stroke. She especially loves painting the colorful figures of  her cherished Native American Heritage, capturing moments of life, spirit and story through her brush.

From an early age, Carol pursued on unwavering goal: to become a Master Painter. She studied at the University of Oklahoma and the University of Central Oklahoma earning a Bachelor of Arts degree. Her dedication to the arts extended beyond the studio when she began teaching at the Firehouse Art Center in Norman Oklahoma, where she quickly became an inspiration to hundreds if not thousand of students. Carol taught for 40 years, nurturing creativity and technical skill in others while continuing to evolve a a painter herself. In recognition of her lasting impact as a teacher and artist, Carol was honored with the Oklahoma Governor’s Arts Award, an accolade made especially meaningful because it came through the heartfelt nominations of her students.

Now retired from teaching, Carol paints full-time and continues to follow her passion with the same joy and determination that launched her journey decades ago.