Carolyn Runnells

ARTWORK    |    LADY CAROLYN    |   CONTACT
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Carolyn Runnells is a multi-faceted artist. She specializes in watercolor and fabric arts, with a particular interest in historical costume design. She is a award-winning member of Sierra Watercolor Society and Latimer Art Club. As a Certified Interpreter™, Carolyn has applied her painting talent with historical knowledge to educate and entertain. As "Lady Carolyn" she showcases her historical clothing to portray plein air artists from the late 1800’s to early 1900’s or for other customized themes. Most recently as the "Artist on Board" for several cruises with American Cruise Lines and Royal Caribbean. 
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Art Gallery

A sample portfolio. Click on individual thumbnails to view full size image
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PASTELS

BOTANICALS

FIGURATIVE

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Inspired by..a limited Palette

LANDSCAPES

PLEIN AIR

A Certified Interpretive Guide bringing "History to Life" through interactive art classes, educational talks and detailed authentic costuming
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“Carolyn Loftis-Runnells weaves her way through the threads of history with presentations using historic clothing that bring history to life on a personal level."
- Golden West Tour Group

“The costumes were a wonderful addition. . . Your contribution helped make the Centennial Kick-Off a phenomenal success.” 
- Mayor Bob Cashell,
​City of Reno
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“The effort you put into the show was above and beyond any of our expectations. Thank you so much for making our event FABULOUS.”  
- Kathi Kubly, Republican Women of Reno

"Carolyn Loftis-Runnells weaves her way through the threads of history with presentations using historic clothing that bring history to life on a personal level.
These delightful presentations are both educational and entertaining. She shares stories about people who wore them, the occasions and special circumstances in which they were worn, and includes highlights of the current events and milestones of the era.”  
- Jackie Frady, Executive Director
The National Automobile Museum
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Past Presentation/Program Topics:

Lady Carolyn, Undressing the Victorian or Edwardian Lady
Lady Carolyn as En Plein Air Female Painter

• Teaching Watercolor Private Groups
• Programs customize -art/famous painters
• Teaching on board cruise ships

Chautauqua

• Minnie Blair
• Marie Louise MacKay
• Ellen Coolidge (Thomas Jefferson Granddaughter)
• Women’s Suffrage
• Margaret Brown (Unsinkable Molly Brown)

As Seen:  complete list available

• University of Nevada
• Cascade College (Portland, OR)
• Truckee Meadows Community College
• ​Golden West Tour Group
• ​Bureau of Land Management Docent Program
• National Auto Museum, Harrah’s Collection
• ​Costume College Presenter​​​​​

• Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival, 6 week, green-show
• Cities of Reno, Carson City, Virginia City, Austin, NV, Bishop, Ca, Susanville, CA
• ​Shriner's Western Division
• Regional Awards Lions​​
• Cruise Lines - Celebrity, Royal Caribbean, America Cruise Lines

• Fourth Ward School and Museum
• Nevada Women's History Project
• Washoe Medical Center
• Nevada Museum of Art
• Historical Societies NV and CA
• Boomtown Casino, Silver Legacy Casino, Grand Sierra Casino, El Dorado Hotel Casino
  

​A Few of the Programs Developed for Cruise Lines

• Artist on Board Watercolor
• Alaska programs

• Building The Panama Canal
• ​Caribbean Island programs

• Transatlantic Program
• Baltic Sea Programs​​
• Bermuda Island Programs

Get in Touch
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See something on the site you like, or just want to drop me a note? Please! I'd love to hear from you. 

Thank you,
​Carolyn

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