CAROLE RAFFERTY

BIO

Carole Rafferty is a contemporary California landscape painter known for her expressive depictions of urban and architectural scenes. Her work captures the emotional pulse of city life through bold line work, dynamic brushstrokes, and a vivid interplay of light and shadow. Each painting reflects the energy, complexity, and rhythm of the urban experience.

Originally from the U.K., Rafferty earned her degree from London University before moving to California, where she received her M.A. from the University of California, Berkeley. She also studied at the Academy of Art in London. Her paintings have been featured in group exhibitions across the United States and the United Kingdom, earning numerous awards and inclusion in private collections throughout the U.S. and Europe.

“The complexity of rendering a city is a constant inspiration—especially San Francisco, where the light can shift within seconds from bright, vibrant color to a spectrum of ethereal grays. These fleeting moments create the city’s unmistakable mood and atmosphere—and present a great artistic challenge.” — Carole Rafferty