Carrie

Carrie Palmore was raised in rural southern Oregon and has spent most of her life in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. Her professional journey began with a 15-year career at Intel, followed by nearly two decades in the real estate industry. It was during this time that Carrie discovered her love for art. "I was spending all my time thinking about my business and what else I needed to be doing," she recalls. "Deciding I needed a hobby, I walked into Michaels one day and walked out with a set of colored pencils, a sketchbook, and an instructional manual. The rest is history!" What began with colored pencils soon evolved into a deeper artistic journey, moving through acrylics and eventually to oil painting. Initially focused on oil landscapes, Carrie’s style transformed in 2024 when she enrolled in the online program at the Milan Art Institute. There, she developed a unique mixed media approach combining acrylic and oil paints. Now retired from real estate, Carrie lives in Surprise, Arizona, with her husband, Rick. Her days are joyfully split between the pickleball court in the morning and her art studio in the afternoon. Together, Carrie and Rick enjoy spending time with their two daughters and four grandchildren, who continue to inspire her creative spirit.