I love the abstracted dancers at your exhibition this month, great capture of movement and spirit!
Mel Jones - November 2009

Hi Carole
nice to meet you today, thanks for your contact, loved your artist book, hope to see you around
best wishes Zorica x
zorica purlija - October 2009

My Husband and I recently purchased some of your artwork at the Windsor Mall Craft Markets. We were very taken with your Buddha inspired artwork-so impressed that we purchased 3 different pieces! The effect of using silk paper for your brilliant artwork, along with Mark's rustic framing ensures a gorgeous collectable. Thank you for sharing your talent :) We look forward to seeing your future pieces. Warm Regards, The McKay's.
Belle McKay - August 2009

A very beautiful site and great photographs
Marvin LeCheminant - December 2008

love the work! my fav is the musicians section. I can really relate to it. The reflections album- exquisite colours- just beautiful work Carole! Lovely to meet you too! XXX
anna boros - August 2008

SUPER!
John Kay - June 2008

Great to see Aboriginal artists represented in this wonderful book, especially enjoyed sections on Bundeluk and Chris Tobin. These are two underrated artists. Keep up the good work!
Robin Maystone - May 2008

Well done Carole and congratulations on the launch of your book "Artists Observed". You have created a wonderful book and captured artist in their trueness. Your book reflects the Blue Mountains and its people.
It was a great pleasure to meet you tonight at the launch.
kind regards Ricardo

Ricardo Della-Ricca - December 2007

The copy of Artists Observed has arrived in perfect condition and I have briefly scanned through it in my office. It was hard to get a good look because several others here were very keen to enjoy it too.
I was struck by the warmth and personality conveyed by the photography and the descriptions of the artists.
Hopefully every bookshop in the Blue Mountains will stock it, and every major hotel will have a guest copy in each room!
Many thanks again and best wishes for a triumphant publishing venture.
Jim Lennon (Sydney) - November 2007

Booksellers’ Choice

ARTISTS OBSERVED: BLUE MOUNTAINS ARTISTS CLOSE UP
By Carole Hampshire $49.95

“A unique illustrated view of the rich Blue Mountains art world from writer and photographer Carole Hampshire. Interviews reveal the inspiration and creative process of over 30 painters, sculptors and potters, including James Willebrant, Susie McMeekin, Ian Swift, Ruth le Cheminant, John Ellison, Kerry Johns and Adam Cullen. Stunning full-colour photographs of the artists and their work make this a beautiful gift for lovers of art and the Blue Mountains.”

Booksellers' Choice for Summer 2007-08 Independent Booksellers Group - November 2007

It is a magnificent book...it was lovely to see Caroline on the front cover!.
Margery Hertzsberg (Sydney) - November 2007

Nice.
Keep up the great work.
James Cooks - November 2007

Hey there Carole, CONGRATULATIONS on the launch of your new book " ARTISTS OBSERVED "
You have truly captured some of the most brilliant of artists' living and working within the City of The Blue Mountains.
Those of which are true treasures and who are a valued part of the make up of this diverse and evolving community.
Many are sure to enjoy this insight into those unique characters you have revealed.
Thankyou & Well Done
Conway x
Conway Edman - November 2007

We have much enjoyed the wide-ranging images. The website is a cut above the majority we have to say . Congratulations on your attractive professional production. Love and best wishes from Mike and Amanda
Michael Brindley (UK) - October 2007

Your photos are wonderful. You have captured our essence and respected us all as individuals. Thank you.
I do want to say as well, you captured my studio, as I feel when I'm in it. Great stuff! Though seeing myself through your eyes is a curious experience. Confronting, but wonderful! Ruth
Ruth le Cheminant - October 2007

Your photography has become quite an addiction for me.
Mark May - October 2007

nice site, mum, love the photos!
Josh Hampshire - October 2007