Carpe Diem Papers

Artwork by Mindy Carpenter

Original Paintings

Mindy’s paintings can best be described as nostalgic art meets vintage style, celebrating charm & elegance in everyday beauty. Whether it’s an exuberant vintage floral, playful furry friend or subdued seascape, there is always a sentimental nod to life’s sweet & simple moments. Her paintings are acrylic or oil, painted on gallery canvas or masonite board and finished with archival semi-gloss medium.

Many of Mindy’s paintings are converted into greeting cards at Carpe Diem Papers. (But there’s only one original! xo)

And yikes, no originals up on my site at the moment!! For the best assortment of ongoing curated series, please visit in person or online, elizabethW shop in Carmel and San Francisco, Watson Kennedy in Seattle and Prize in Ashland, OR.

Illuminating Original Painting SOLD

Jingle Bells Original Painting

Staffordshire Portrait Original Painting

Tartan Floral Original Painting SOLD

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