Press & Features

Carol Lake is a sculptor whose animal-centered work has garnered national and international recognition. With over 45 years of hands-on experience in farming and the equine industry informing her sculptural practice, Carol brings unique expertise to conversations about animal art, the intersection of agriculture and fine art, and building a sustainable creative life. She is available for interviews, podcasts, and expert commentary.

Recent Press & Features

Artscope Magazine - January/February 2026

"Cornered: Carol Lake - Painter, Sculptor, Animal Lover"

Art critic Linda Sutherland interviews Carol about her journey from farmer to sculptor, her process of sculpting from memory, and being the only American artist selected for the Animal Art Fair in Paris. The feature explores how decades of tending animals shaped her intimate understanding of anatomy, movement, and spirit—knowledge that now flows directly into her ceramic and bronze sculptures.

Cornered: Carol Lake" Link: https://artscopemagazine.com/2025/12/cornered-carol-lake/ Download Full Article www.carollakestudios/pdf-artscope-feature-2026 (PDF)

Animal Art Fair Paris - 2025

Only American Sculptor Selected

Carol was juried into the prestigious Animal Art Fair in Paris, where she was the sole American representative among 60 international animal artists working in all mediums. This annual exhibition showcases the world's leading artists dedicated to depicting the animal kingdom.

League of New Hampshire Craftsmen - August 2025

Best in Sculptural Ceramics Award

Carol received the Best in Sculptural Ceramics award at the 92nd Annual Craftsmen's Fair at Mount Sunapee. This honor recognizes exceptional craftsmanship, originality, and emotional resonance in ceramic sculpture. Her winning piece, Shetland Sheep Family, exemplifies her signature approach of capturing essence over hyper-realism.

[View Award-Winning Work]

WMUR TV (NH Chronicle) - November 2022

"The Art and Entertainment of a Live Wedding Painter"

WMUR's NH Chronicle featured Carol in a segment about live event painting, documenting her work at the Omni Mount Washington Resort. While focused on her wedding painting practice, the feature also highlights her multidisciplinary approach to art. The segment captures Carol's ability to work under pressure, creating finished paintings in real-time before live audiences.

Watch Full Video Segment: "The Art and Entertainment of a Live Wedding Painter" Link: https://www.wmur.com/article/nh-chronicle-the-art-of-live-wedding-painter-carol-lake/41859565

New Hampshire Bulletin - June 2022

"New Abenaki Trails Sculpture Will Highlight Local Indigenous Culture"

Carol received an Artist-led Project Grant from the NH State Council on the Arts (funded through National Endowment for the Arts CARES Act pandemic relief ) to create a bas-relief sculpture for the Abenaki Trail in Contoocook, commemorating Indigenous people in New Hampshire. Working directly with members of the Nulhegan band of the Coosuk Abenaki Nation, Carol designed a piece showing a tribal elder in regalia standing behind a modern Abenaki tribesman looking toward the future.

Read Full Article →https://newhampshirebulletin.com/briefs/new-abenaki-trails-sculpture-will-highlight-local-indigenous-culture/

GOBankingRates - July 2023

"Small Business Spotlight: New England Wedding Painter"

This national business publication featured Carol's entrepreneurial journey, highlighting how she built a thriving art-based business.

Read Full Article → Small Business Spotlight: New England Wedding Painter" Link: https://www.gobankingrates.com/money/business/small-business-spotlight-new-england-wedding-painter/

NH Small Business Development Center - May 2023

Featured Client Success Story

The NH SBDC spotlighted Carol's business growth, noting she tripled her sales after working with their advisors. The feature details how Carol learned to balance her artistic practice with marketing, SEO, and business fundamentals—ultimately creating a sustainable living from her art.

Read Full Story →Client Story: New England Wedding Painter" Link: https://www.nhsbdc.org/blog/2023/05/client-story-new-england-wedding-painter

Artist Residencies

2017 - Saint-Gaudens National Historic Park, Cornish, New Hampshire
Artist-in-Residence at the historic site dedicated to sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens

2016 - Borgo Santo Pietro, Tuscany, Italy
Two-month Artist-in-Residence (September-October) at this five-star Tuscan villa and estate

Awards & Grants

2025 - Best in Sculptural Ceramics, League of New Hampshire Craftsmen Fair

2022 - Artist-led Project Grant ($5,865), NH State Council on the Arts (funded through NEA CARES Act)

1997 - National Endowment for the Arts, New Hampshire State Council on the Arts Professional Advancement Grant for Portrait Sculpture

1997 - New Hampshire Art Institute, Portrait Sculpture Scholarship

1997 - Sharon Arts Center, Figure Sculpting Scholarship

Notable Mentions

Martha Stewart Blog - Circa 2016
Martha Stewart attended Carol's first live wedding painting on the Hudson River and subsequently featured the work in her blog, helping to establish Carol's reputation in the live event painting industry.

Media Inquiries & Interview Requests

Carol Lake is available for:

• Podcast interviews on art, entrepreneurship, and creative practice

• Expert commentary on animal sculpture, ceramic art techniques, and paper clay

• Features on building sustainable creative businesses and artist entrepreneurship

• Discussions about the intersection of farming, animal welfare, and fine art

• Commentary on artist residencies, grants, and professional development

• Studio visits and live demonstrations for media

Carol brings a unique perspective shaped by 45 years of farming, dual degrees in Equine Science and English from UNH, nearly completing an MFA at Harvard, and building multiple successful creative ventures. She speaks authentically about balancing motherhood with art, pivoting between mediums, and the patience required to build a meaningful artistic practice.

For interview requests, press kits, or high-resolution images:
Email: carol@carollakestudios.com
Phone: [Your phone number if you want to include it]

Download Press Kit: [Link to PDF with bio, CV, images, headshot]

Professional Affiliations

• League of New Hampshire Craftsmen (juried member)

• Artists for Conservation (sculpture)

• New England Sculptors Association (juried member)

• National Sculpture Society

  
  

As Featured In

Artscope Magazine • WMUR TV • GOBankingRates • New Hampshire Bulletin • NH Small Business Development Center • City Arts Nashua

Work With Carol

Carol Lake accepts a limited number of sculpture commissions each year for private collectors, public spaces, and memorial works. Her process begins with understanding your vision and translates it into clay or bronze that captures the essence and spirit of your subject.

Whether you're seeking a life-size garden sculpture, an intimate animal portrait, or a public installation, Carol brings 45 years of anatomical knowledge and artistic sensitivity to every project.

[View Commission Process →https://www.carollakestudios.com/commission-work [Request a Consultation → info@carollakestudios.com

For Media Inquiries

Available for podcast interviews, expert commentary on animal sculpture and ceramic art, studio tours, and artist talks.

Contact: carol@carollakestudios.com
Press Kit: [Download bio, images & CV (PDF)]

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