She was born in Saskatchewan and has lived in other parts of Canada and in the West Indies. She has also traveled extensively, and these experiences are reflected in the wide range of her oil, acrylic, and watercolor paintings. Carol's love of travel and adventure has led her to positions as the artist-in-residence at Kalani Honua, an arts center in Hawaii, and on the Universe Explorer, a "floating university" cruise ship. During these years, Carol was also working as a part time teacher.