Meet The Artist: Jaime McCarrier

We are thrilled to introduce you to the latest artist to join our CC Family - meet Jaime McCarrier.  Jaime is a San Diego based artist, whose coastal pop art will make you want to grab a striped umbrella and head to the beach.  Inspired by fashion, coastal style and bright colors, Jaime’s pieces frequently combine figurative elements with playful color combinations.

We have something for every space and budget with both prints and original works available to shop in a variety of sizes.  If you're looking to add a bright, fun and unique piece of art to add to your space, look no further! 

Read below to learn more about Jaime and her work and to preview some of the pieces available at CC.

Enjoy!

Credit: Jaime McCarrier

  CC: Tell us about your background and how you got your start as an artist.

JM: I have loved creating art for as long as I can remember. Growing up I loved to draw and started painting more seriously in college at The University of Colorado at Boulder, where I graduated with a B.A. in Fine Art. Shortly after I moved to San Diego, where I currently reside and continue to find constant inspiration by the coast.

Credit: Jaime McCarrier

 CC: In what style do you paint/how would you describe your style?  

JM: I would describe my style as casual, modern coastal. I like to experiment with positive and negative space in my pieces using beach figures and patterns that pop out with unique color combinations. My work often features clean lines and bright, happy colors that pair perfectly with a seaside aesthetic.

CC: What type of paper do you use for prints?

JM: All paper prints are printed on 140 lb textured bright white cold press watercolor paper. Resistant to water and acid free, this textured matte paper delivers great print quality and vibrant colors. Originals are painted with latex paint on a medium weight cotton gallery canvas with a 1-1/2" profile. 

Credit: Jaime McCarrier

  CC: What inspires your work?  

JM: Definitely coastal style, design, and beach fashion. I’m always drawn to ocean blues and bright corals. 

Credit: Jaime McCarrier 

CC: How do you recommend people style your art?  Do you like a larger statement piece, a small piece on a shelf or a collage?

JM: I think all of those options are great. Art is so personal and part of the fun is putting it in your own space to make it feel uniquely yours. One of my favorite ways to style art is on shelves because it isn’t as permanent as a fixed piece, and you can continue to mix and match and be creative with your space.   

Credit: Jaime McCarrier

CC: When you’re not painting, what can we find you doing?

JM: Spending time at the beach with my three kids and exploring San Diego.

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