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Carlyle Wolfe
Carlyle Wolfe makes oil paintings on panel and watercolors on paper, based on drawings from observation of plants and landscape color studies. Wolfe grew up in Canton, Mississippi, earning a BFA in painting from the University of Mississippi and an MFA in painting and drawing from Louisiana State University. Her work has been exhibited throughout the South, and was recently selected for the Art in Embassies Program at the US Embassy in Maputo, Mozambique. She lives in Oxford, works in her studio beside her home, and until recently taught part time at the University of Mississippi.
Check out her Oxford recommendations below.
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Oxford, MS
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Holly Springs National Forest
"There are a number of beautiful trails in the Holly Springs National Forest just east of Oxford." - Carlyle Wolfe
Holly Springs National Forest, Mississippi, USA
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Strawberry Plains Audubon Center
"Strawberry Plains Audubon Center, nearby in Holly Springs, offers excellent naturalist classes on Saturdays." - Carlyle Wolfe
285 Plains Rd, Holly Springs, MS 38635, USA
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Pat Lamar Park
"Pat Lamar Park is convenient for a late afternoon walk. A variety of trees and sculptures along the 1.5-mile loop add interest." - Carlyle Wolfe
Lamar Park, Oxford, MS, USA
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Bailey’s Woods
"Bailey’s Woods, the .5-mile trail connecting Rowan Oak and the University Museum, is delightful, and my dogs are especially comfortable there." - Carlyle Wolfe
University Avenue and 5th, Oxford, MS 38655
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Lake Sardis
"I enjoy boating at sunset on Sardis – water skiing when the water is warm." - Carlyle Wolfe
Sardis Lake, Mississippi, USA
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The University of Mississippi Museum
Located on the main campus of the University of Mississippi, the museum is home to several collections and exhibitions. The museum is also owned and operated by the university.
University Ave & S 5th St, Oxford, MS 38655
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