Cara Fandel spent 32 years as a professional photographer before shifting to watercolor painting and then, late in 2020, pencil drawing. "Expressions through Pencil," an exhibit of Fandel's work, is on display at the Wright Opera House in Ouray through July 4. Photo courtesy Cara Fandel
Spotlight on the Arts: Cara Fandel
Cara Fandel spent 32 years viewing the world through her camera lens before she turned to a different kind of art.
Though she enjoyed work as a professional photographer, Fandel said there were aspects that didn’t mesh will with her creativity.
“Even though a lot of people would consider that art, when you’re working as a professional photographer it’s not a matter of doing the work you want to do. It’s a matter of doing the work the client wants you to do, whether you like it or not. An...
