♦ Carol Walker Bryant Artist

From an early age, Carol Walker Bryant knew art was a part of her soul. Winning her first art contest at the age of six, Bryant followed her dream and has continued to fan the flames for her passion and pursuit of art!

Receiving her degree in commercial art in 1991, with a minor in Fine Art from Austin Community College; she describes herself as the grandma who went back to college. Carol has since been painting, sculpting and creating unique and diverse styles of art from Oils, Pastels, Watercolor, Acrylic, Collage, Encaustic, Ink & Gouache, Clay in addition to Photography, Bryant has successfully triumphed over each medium winning critical acclaim and awards locally as well as in regional competitions.

Grateful for all the joy and acclaim she has received through her God-given talents and opportunities, she shares those talents by teaching. Carol delights in seeing her students earn honors, awards and recognition and celebrates the joy of art with each of them!

Carol Bryant has taught home school programs in Austin, special needs adults with Texas Head Injury Foundation, drawing and painting at the ACC Pinnacle Campus, then moved into teaching workshops and private lessons after relocating to Canyon Lake in 1994. Carol is looking forward to sharing her many gifts with the community saying, "As a teacher I am also taught."

Bryant is past president of the Austin Palette Club and Canyon Lake Art Guild and has coordinated various art shows. She is also a member at:

♥ Wimberley Valley Art League
♥ Canyon Lake Art Guild
♥ San Antonio chapter of International Encaustic Artists
♥ New Braunfels Art League
♥ Dripping Springs Art Alliance of the Hill Country
♥ Rockport Center for the Arts
♥ Board of Director of the Artisan Community of Canyon Lake (ACCL)
     representing The Heritage Museum of the Texas Hill Country