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Sarasota News Leader November 22, 2013 She began working in oils, moved on to India inks, watercolors and, finally, acrylics, the release says. Soon after relocating permanently to Florida, Swayze bought an etching press and started working in intaglio etching hand-painted with acrylic washes, the release says. "Her artwork is highly regarded both locally and around the globe," the release points out. In October 2009, she was chosen as one of only 10 North American artists to participate in the first outdoor art festival in Japan, the Yokohama International Open Air Art Fair in Yokohama, it notes. Page 127 committee that saved, restored and created The Hermitage Artists Retreat, in what was her mother's former beach house. She was also on the board of directors of the Englewood Art Center, which raised the money "to expand and build what has become one of the most vibrant community art centers in the area, now operated by the Ringling College of Art and Design," the release adds. "When not making art, Swayze teaches art to home-schooled children in three counties and as well as to adults." "Carroll Swayze has always been involved For more information about The Hermitage with, and given back to, her community," the Artist Retreat, call 475-2098 or visit the webrelease continues. She was on the steering site at www.HermitageArtistRetreat.org. Carroll Swayze will exhibit her work at the Hermitage on Nov. 22. Contributed photo