Let's Chat Questions about my process or inspiration? Curious about a particular painting you've seen in a gallery or on this website? I love to discuss art, so please feel free to drop me a line. Most paintings are available for sale directly from my studio. I also provide custom framing upon request. Do you have a particular image or color scheme you'd like personalized? I'm happy to discuss commissions. Name Email Subject Message Submit Thanks for submitting!

Fauna As an artist, I am particularly drawn to the intricate relationships between fauna and environment. This body of work captures the perspectives of various animal species and how they interact with their surroundings. Serengeti Sunset, collage 11 x 14 Waiting for the Dawn, acrylic, 20 x 24 Escape (SOLD) Journey Onward (SOLD) On My Way Home (SOLD) On My Way Home (SOLD) Happy Birthday Bei Bee, collage, 11 x 14 Luna, mixed media, 16 x 20 Good Morning Sunshine, mixed media, 16 x 12 Owl Be SeeingYou, collage, 11 x 14 In the Wild, Encaustic, 8x 10 Give Peace A Chance, mixed media, 16 x 20 Time Divided, mixed media, 22 x 28, SOLD High Above, mixed media, 9 x 12 In The Beginning, mixed media, 16 x 20 (SOLD) New Dawn (SOLD) Unsung, SOLD So Long Bei Bee, acrylic/mixed media, 11 x 14 Serengeti Sunrise, acrylic/collage, 11 x 14 Life at a Different Angle, collage, 8 x 13

Birds and Butterflies Tweety Twilight 9 x 12 Bluebird Season 9 x 12 Early Bird 9 x 12 Good Morning Sunshine, mixed-media, 16 x 12 Diva 9 x 12 Lookin' At You 5 x 7 Sold Unsung, SOLD onmywayhome.jpeg High Above 9 x 12 Before I Sleep, mixed-media, 5 x 7 The Raven 9 x 12 Lovebirds, acrylic, 9 x 12 Early Bird 5 x 7 The Traveler 5 x 7 Sold Metamorphosis 5 x7 What's the News_ 9 x 12 IMG_2054.jpg Butterflies (sold) 12 x 12 IMG_1999.jpg

Encaustic and Oil and Cold Wax Medium Oil and Cold Wax Medium​ Cold Wax serves as a lush medium for oil painting, crafted from a blend of beeswax, a touch of solvent, and resin to create a smooth, creamy paste. This mixture is then combined with oil paint on the palette. Incorporating Cold Wax enriches the paint, imparting body, transparency, and a sense of depth to the artwork. Encaustic is mix of melted beeswax and oil pigments. Collage and photography, as well as natural materials, are frequently adhered to the wax. Each layer must be fused with heat. The effect is ethereal and organic. If you are interested in purchasing these little gems, please reach out to Camille at ckouyoumdjianart@gmail.com Oil and Cold Wax Paintings Encaustic Paintings Load More

National Parks and Conservation Lands As a fine artist, I strive to explore and portray humanity's reliance on nature through art. The preservation of wide open spaces for all to enjoy must be celebrated and appreciated. Climate change, human impact, and competing interests threaten rare wildlife and the habitats they call home. My Conservation Lands paintings are inspired by parklands around the world and honor their unique role in our lives. Curious about a particular painting? Inquire by email: Mail Oronoco Overlook, mixed media 16 x 20 Nymph Lake, mixed media 18 x 24 Yellowstone Glory, mixed media, 12 x 16 Bryce Dressed in White, mixed media, 32x32 Schoodic Skylight, Acadia acrylic/mixed media 28 x 20 Maine Coast, mixed media, 18 x 24 Appalachian Morning 18 x 24 Shenandoah On My Mind, mixed media, 24x24 Dream Lake, mixed media, 16 x20 Yellowstone Morning, collage, 12 x 16 Earth's Echo, Acadia mixed media, 20 x 30 Beyond The Blue Ridge (Sold) Selfoss Falls, Iceland (Sold) Chincoteague Dunes, mixed media, 18 x 24 Beautiful Lonesome, Acadia (Sold) Rocky Shore, Canary Islands National Park acrylic, 18 x 24 Grand Teton Spring, acrylic, 20 x 20 Eagle Lake Acadia, acrylic, 20 x 20 Vatnajökull Glacier, mixed media, 24 x 18 Tapestry of Life, acrylic 24 x 18 Atlas Mountain Spring, 18 x 24, mixed media Grayson Highlands, VA mixed media, 18 x 24 Santa Ana Winds (SOLD) Potomac In Bloom SOLD Big Meadows Shenandoah (SOLD)

Exhibits My work is regularly on display at the Torpedo Factory Art Center in Alexandria, VA. I exhibit work in the Art League Gallery, Gallery 75, and The Van Landingham Gallery. Additionally, I am an Artist In Residence at Palette 22 in Washington, DC, where several of my paintings are hanging. I paint at Palette 22 several times each month. Check below for information on my schedule, opening receptions, and exhibitions. Feel free to contact me for updated information: Email 2024 Solo Exhibitions March 27-June 30: Potomac Falls Health Center Solo Exhibit March 11-21: “Earth Echoes”, Dumbarton Concert Series Featured Artist Solo Show April 29 - June 24: “Flora and Fauna,” Green Spring Gardens, Alexandria, VA July 5- July 28: “Earth Awakened: An Artistic Exploration of Ecological Consciousness,” Stone Tower Gallery, Glen Echo, MD October 8-December 2: "Voices of the Earth,” Bodzin Gallery, Fairfax, VA ​ 2024 Juried Group Shows May 7-June 9, May Open Exhibit, Art League of Alexandria, TFAC April 8-May 7, April Open Exhibit, Art League of Alexandria, TFAC April 12-14, Women's Club of Chevy Chase Annual Exhibit, 7931 Connecticut Avenue, Chevy Chase, MD 20815 April 20-May 5, Art At The Mill Regional Juried Exhibit, Burwell Morgan Mill 15 Tannery Lane, Millwood, VA Mar 12–Apr 12, “Destinations,” The Mansion at Strathmore, Rockville, MD March 30-April 30, "Cherry Blossoms" matted work at Van Landingham Gallery, Torpedo Factory Art Center March 5-27, March Open Exhibit, Art League of Alexandria January - May "Hill Center Regional Juried Exhibit", Hill Center At The Old Naval Hospital, DC

Portfolio My objective is to inspire a sense of wonder and respect for the natural world. By creating mixed media paintings that depict delicate ecosystems, I bring awareness to the beauty and fragility of our shared environment. My artwork promotes introspection and contemplation on our connection with nature, empowering each viewer to create their own unique story. By fostering these significant relationships, my paintings serve as a conduit to seamlessly bridge indoor and outdoor spaces. Mail Exhibitions View a list of venues showing work IRL. Wild Inspiration A Collection of Abstract Impressionist Landscapes Collage and Mixed Media A collection of paintings created from upcycled, handprinted papers Oil And Cold Wax Encaustic A collection of paintings created from the ancient art of beeswax mixed with oil-based pigments. Figures The human form offers endless inspiration. View paintings that depict our unique relationship with the world. Flora Who can resist blooms, boughs, botanicals, and birds? Small Paintings Good things come in small packages! View landscapes, botanicals, and collage work that is 9 x 12 or smaller. National Parks Preservation lands come to life in this collection that pays tribute to our nation's beauty.

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What Inspires Me? Encountering a vast and unexplored landscape feels both daunting and exhilarating. Will we give in to fear and turn around, or take a deep dive into the unknown and accept the outcome? Painting the landscape presents similar risks and challenges. A blank canvas provides an opportunity to build connections between the chaos of the outside world and the deeply human response it evokes. Sometimes my artwork is quite literal, capturing the light and beauty of a particular moment. Moving away from that moment, the work evolves into a more abstract representation of memory and emotion. Art can never truly replicate nature; we may only attempt to interpret it. My goal is to evoke a sense of connection, timelessness, and hope for the future. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ About Camille My artistic background stems from diverse influences and learning experiences. Growing up between the Blue Ridge Mountains and eastern seaboard, I developed a deep appreciation for the environment and an understanding of humanity's impact on it. ​My professional experience in international development and public health allowed me to explore different cultures and their environmental challenges. Additionally, my roles as a Master Gardener, Master Food educator, and beekeeper further deepened my understanding of the intricate connections between people and our surroundings. For many years, I worked as a Federal program analyst, and as a writer and photographer for horticultural magazines. These experiences brought me closer to the delicate ecosystems on which humankind relies, and ultimately inspired me to explore my creative curiosity through visual artwork. I now work full time to create paintings that reflect humanity's connection with the earth. My studio, Wild Horizon, reflects my reverence for wilderness and hope for its future. Inspiration for new paintings often emerges through engaging intimately with a particular landscape. I hike, cycle, and kayak the land, as well as learning as much as possible about its history and ecology. I invite others to join me on this journey, to explore landscapes near and far, and to find inspiration and connection through my artwork. Publications April 2024: Canvas Rebel magazine feature ​ ​ Dec 2023 “Visions of Resilience” exhibit featured on WTOP news and VA Dogwood News ​ ​ Nov 2023: Sketchbook Revival Featured Artist ​ ​ Nov 2023: International “It’s Liquid Contest”, Honorable Mention and Featured Interview ​ ​ Oct 2023: Artsy Shark Featured Artist ​ ​ July 2023: Capitol Hill Arts Workshop “Mind of the Artist” Feature

Flora Interested in a particular painting? Inquire by email: Mail kili'ohu, Mixed Media, 30 x 24 Dahlia, 9 x 12 June 10 x 14 Sunshine On My Mind, 9 x 12, acrylic Motherhood, mixed media, 20 x 20 Strength, mixed media, 24 x 30 All Of My Love, mixed media 18 x 24 Free Fall, mixed-media, 18 x 24 Good Day Sunshine, acrylic 14 x 18 Spring Fling, acrylic, 12 x 24 Summer Love, mixed media, 11 x 14 Exhale, acrylic, 22 x 28 Bursting With Love, mixed media 14 x 18 Remember When, acrylic, 14 x 18 Meadowlark Morning, acrylic, 16 x 20 Summer Splendor 9 x 12 Dance the Blues Away, mixed-media, 18 x 24 (Sold) I Shall Not Live in Vain, acrylic, 22 x 28 Sunday Sunshine Sing Out Loud, mixed-media, 24 x 18 (Sold) Dream, acrylic, 18 x 24 (sold) Feeling Blue, acrylic, 24 x 18 (sold) Morning Dream, 9 x 12 A Slash of Blue, mixed-media, 24 x 18 (Sold) Awaken, acrylic, 11 x 14

Familiar Landscapes This gallery of smaller-sized landscape paintings depicts some of the most scenic forests, parks, and mountains I've visited. From Morocco to Iceland t o the glorious United States of America, I've been fortunate to traverse and photograph a vast array of landscapes that inspire my artwork. I often take ideas from these smaller paintings to expand my larger portfolio. Many of these paintings are available in my shop. Unless otherwise noted, they are on paper and matted. Mounting and framing is available with purchase. Contact me for more information, or to set up a studio visit to view my work in person.