Carlos Batchelor
Unique Mixed Media Art

Originally from Panama, Carlos is a self-taught Mixed Media artist who always appreciated art but never had any intentions of becoming an artist.

After a search for new art for his living room wall was unfruitful, he decided to create one himself. Deciding what medium to use started as a challenge, but became clear one day as he was about to throw a couple of eggshells away. Could this work if he was to crush it, glue it to a canvas then paint it? Why not give it a try! He was pleased with the result and weeks later received compliments from friends and family.

Over time he went from just using crushed eggshells to other repurposed items like drinking straws, leaves, etc., but it was the suggestion from a co-worker to used shredded CDs as a medium that really took his next pieces to a whole new level. As an art admirer, Carlos always gravitated to artists whose work seemed to be constantly evolving, so it seems natural that this would be Carlos’ goal: to try to find new expressions of mixed media art with his preferred mediums all the while giving his audience new manifestations of his creativity and love for art.