Caroline Camick Shares Christ’s Love through Her Art

For over 25 years, Caroline Camick has been using her incredible talent as a painter to serve the Lord and share her faith. She was raised in Doraville, Georgia and is a life-long parishioner of Holy Cross Catholic Church. While she reflects fondly on growing up in the area and recently filmed a documentary about her hometown called Made in Doraville, she also experienced her share of hardships. Her father died when she was a child. It was the Catholic faith that her mother lived and breathed that brought solace and support to the family. When her brother then died at a young age, their faith continued to sustain them, and a gift from her cousin showed her the healing power of art.  

After attending Sequoyah High School, she later returned to teach Physical Education, Health, and gymnastics. While teaching at her alma mater she met her husband. The couple hoped to start a family, but unfortunately found they were unable to have biological children. During this difficult time, she began seriously pursuing her professional journey in art. 

She later left teaching to paint full-time, most often in homes where she would revitalize fireplaces, stairways, dining rooms, and more. Along with pursuing a new career calling, she later answered the call to be a parent in another way. She and her husband adopted a son. The family has an open adoption with his biological parents. They have been able to maintain a relationship with them to this day, including becoming the godparents to his siblings.  

While developing her work as a decorative painter, it became easy for Caroline to strike up conversations with homeowners. She loves sharing stories and connecting with people. More often than not, the Lord has been at work in these moments.  

“I was doing handrails for a woman from Boston. She started sharing there was something calling her back to the faith, and I told her it was the Eucharist.” -Caroline Camick 

Through word of mouth and repeat clients, Caroline has built a longstanding career. She has also worked with parishes and Catholic schools throughout the Archdiocese of Atlanta as a decorative painter and as a muralist. At St. John Neumann Catholic Church in Lilburn, she was able to provide an altar painting in the alcove behind the tabernacle.

For the parishioners of St. Mary Catholic Church in Toccoa, she was commissioned to provide a physical representation of generosity for those who donated to Honoring Mary’s Legacy. A beautiful tree whose leaves bear the names of donors is on display in the new Parish Life Center.

She has even been able to leave a mark at her home parish of Holy Cross.  

“We have a lot of nationalities at our church. When we renovated the space, Father Jude Michael sent home the cross, and I painted it in multiple colors to represent the various cultures of our parish.” -Caroline Camick

When it comes to murals, she’s shared her artistic talents with Queen of Angels Catholic School in Roswell, Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic School in Atlanta, St. John Neumann Regional Catholic School in Lilburn, and, most recently, her son’s alma mater St. Pius X Catholic High School. Students designed a mural featuring St. Joan of Arc for the new St. Joan of Arc Field House, and Caroline rose to the challenge of bringing their design to life.  

While the challenges of heights and high scaffolding can be daunting at times, Caroline describes painting murals as an almost out-of-body experience.  

“It wasn’t me making my arms move. It was Him, and I was just an instrument and a tool for Him. People feel paintings, and they draw you in. It really is the Holy Spirit behind everything.” -Caroline Camick 

Caroline views her work as an artist as being intrinsically connected to her Catholic faith. She continues to use her talents as a source of connection and healing. Whether teaching during Paint and Sip nights, praying in Adoration while waiting for a mural to dry, or creating a piece for those who have lost a loved one, her work is always guided by service.

You can follow Caroline on Instagram @carolinecamick and learn more about her documentary Made in Doraville here.