Carol Dyer

Carol Dyer is an accomplished painter with a passion for painting American traditions and celebrations that have universal appeal. She was born and raised in Boston, Massachusetts, and now lives in Bethesda, Maryland. Authenticity and meticulous attention to detail are trademarks of Carol's spirited paintings, which celebrate the different aspects of American life at the turn of the century. She often remarks that, "one should read my paintings like a book." Carol enjoys her extensive travels in pursuit of historic details for her works. Impressions of her trips are colorfully portrayed in her paintings. She is well-known for her "Washington Christmas Series" and her "American Port Cities" collection published by Mystic Seaport. The paintings in these collections have commanded significant audiences throughout the country. Her works can be found in the Mystic Seaport, Library of Congress, Smithsonian Institution, Historical Society of Washington, D.C., and Mount Vernon museum shops and catalogs, and through private galleries.