
Artwork that inspires joy
Hello there, I am Krista Carpenter. I am an epoxy resin artist with a bright, sunny style.
I only began working with resin four years ago. I had lost my job, lost the love of my life, and I was living in a place that I did not enjoy. Those things, in conjunction with a severe Depression that I had been fighting for the previous ten years, is what made me decide to attempt suicide. However, five days later, I woke up on a respirator in the hospital, still alive. I immediately began to plot my next attempt. Before I could carry out the act, though, I asked myself: What is the last thing I would like to do on this earth?
My answer was to try some artwork using epoxy resin. I promptly ordered resin and watched a few tutorials online. To my surprise, my very first project came out beautifully! I felt a sense of joy and pride that I had never experienced before. Working with Epoxy Resin has transformed my life. I get into a state of flow, where my negativity is not welcome. I use vibrant colors, and other media that inspires happiness. I experiment and play like a child….My artwork saved my life, and I hope that it inspires joy and happiness in others. Most of all, I hope that it encourages people not to give up….that mental illness is not a life sentence. That you too, can heal and find joy.
Artist Resume
Krista Carpenter, MS, CLC
Group Exhibitions:
2022 Electric Cherry Shop & Studio, Denver, CO.
2021 Grand Junction Art Festival, Grand Junction, CO.
2021 Paisley Square, local artesian shop, Grand Junction, CO.
2019-22 Electric Cherry Shop & Studio, Denver, CO.
Solo Exhibitions:
2022 “Good Times.” Electric Cherry, Denver Colorado.
2021 “Geodes.” The Mineral and Bead Shop, Grand Junction, CO
2020 “Angels Wings.” Electric Cherry Shop & Studio –Denver, CO.
2019-20 "Geodes." Lion Gallery “” Grand Junction, CO.
2018-21 “Mary Jane.” The Carriage House, Denver, CO.
2017-22 “Amethyst.” Lotus Wellness Collection, Grand Junction, CO.
Private Collections:
Denver, CO.
Cape Coral, Florida
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Class Instructor for the following classes:
May, 2021 Beginner epoxy resin class, Grand Junction, CO
July 2021 Advanced epoxy resin class. Grand Junction, CO
Various private classes, 2020-2022.