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Carrie Ann Baade: Artist Talk Short Interview

The Saturated Life: Manifesting Your Goals, Art Education, and Pop-Surrealism Painting with Carrie Ann Baade

Dark Society episode 129: Carrie Ann Baade, hosted by Chet Zar

2011 Cute and Creepy Catalog 

Books and Catalogs

Monographs

  • Scissors & Tears (La Luz de Jesus Press, 2022)
    With essays by Susan Aberth, Anna Wall, and Selena Chambers. This 160-page monograph is the first comprehensive book on Baade’s work, featuring over 100 paintings from 2002–2022.
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Book Chapters & Essays

  • “What Happened to Eden?” in 7:42 P.M.: The Art of Chris Mars, Rare Bird Books (2024).
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  • “And the Monsters Inherit the Earth” in Black Magick: The Art of Chet Zar, BeinArt (2011).

Recent Press & Reviews

Books Featuring my Artwork

The Tree and the Tarot, Liba Waring Stambollion, 2024.

The Art of Fantasy: A Visual Sourcebook of All That is Unreal, S. Elizabeth, 2023.

The Dreams & Divinities Tarot Deck and Guidebook, Amanda Sage et al., 2023.

The Art of the Occult, S. Elizabeth, 2020.

The Invisible College 10th Edition: “For The Goddess.”, Leana Alba et al., Bowkers, 2020.

Cute & Creepy, Carrie Ann Baade & Nancy E. Hightower, Florida State University, 2011.

Gothic Art Now, Jasmine Becket-Griffith, Harper Design, 2008.

Feminine Mysticism in Art, Victoria Christian & Susan Stedman, Victoria Christian, 2018.

Metamorphosis: 50 Contemporary Surreal, Fantastic and Visionary Artists, Robin Flemming, BeinArt Publishing, 2007.

Lowbrow Tarot, Aunia Kahn & Russell J. Moon, Schiffer Pub Limited, 2012, pp. 14–17.

The New Psychedelic Revolution, James Oroc, Simon & Schuster, 2018, p. 374.

Uncanny Magazine Issue Three, Sofia Samatar et al.

Launching Your Art Career, Alix Sloan, Createspace, 2015, p. 103.

Launching the Imagination, Mary Stewart, McGraw Hill, 2018, pp. 100, 175.

Suggestivism, Nathan Spoor, Gingko Press Inc., 2011, pp. 10–11.

Hunt & Gather, Tina Ziegler, Mark Batty Publications, 2010.

The Steampunk User’s Manual, Jeff VanderMeer & Desirina Boskovich, Harry N. Abrams, 2014, pp. 49–54.

The Irresistible Fairy Tale, Jack Zipes, Princeton University Press, 2013, p. 150.

Angels, Totems and Revelations, J. Baroh, Krab Jab Studio, 2017, pp. 20–22.

The Encyclopedia of Fernal Affairs, Liba W. S. Stambollion & Bruce Rimell.

Publications Featuring My Artwork

Book Covers

  • Auchter, A. The Glass Crib, Zone 3 Press, Austin Peay State University, Clarksville, TN.

  • Bertus, Jeronimus. Neurotism and Environment. University of Groningen, Netherlands, 2015.

  • Hamby, Barbara. Bird Odyssey. University of Pittsburgh Press, 2018.

  • Kuntyj, Linda. Visual Arts: A Resource for Units 2A-2B (p. 60). Impact Publishing, Western Australia.

  • Rambo, Cat. Eyes Like Sky and Coal and Moonlight. Paper Golem LLC.

  • Johnson Parker, Pamela. A Walk Through the Memory Palace. Phoenicia Publishing, 2009.

  • Johnson Parker, Pamela. Cleave. Trio House Press, 2018.

Magazine Covers

  • Apex Magazine, Issues 41 (Oct 2012), 48 (May 2013), and 51 (Aug 2013).

  • Hellmouth Magazine, Vol. 1, 2025. View

  • Kolaj Magazine, Issue #41,(Feb 2025). View

  • MIROIR MAGAZINE, Issue 1, “Viva la Vita” Collection, 2013
  • Uncanny Magazine, Issue 3 (Apr 2015).

My Artwork in Published Books

  • Queen Bitch  in Wonderbook, by Jeff VanderMeer, 2013.

  • Self Portrait as Visionary in The Art of Fantasy by S. Elizabeth, 2023. View ›

  • Death, Justice, Judgement, High Priestess, Lovers, Court Cards for Pentacles in The Dreams & Divinities Tarot Deck and Guidebook, 2023. View ›

  • Artemis the Creatrix in The Art of the Occult by S. Elizabeth, 2020. View › 

My artwork featured in Magazines:

Exhibition Catalogs

  • On Boundary Strider, Wollongong, Australia, 2022.
  • Into the Mirror, Pensacola Art Museum, 2022.
  • A Foreshadowing of Events, Gadsden Museum of Art, 2018.
  • Angels, Totems, and Revelations, Krab Jab, 2017.
  • Draw, Fuse Gallery, 2010.
  • Back and Forth: Thinking in Paint, John and Mable Ringling Museum, 2016.
  • Cute and Creepy, Museum of Fine Art, Florida State University, 2011.
  • Gothic, Orange County Center for Contemporary Art, Santa Ana, CA, p. 9. 2010.
  • La Luz De Jesus: The Little Gallery That Could, Janice Gore, La Luz De Jesus Press, San Francisco, CA, p. 25.
  • ORALE! Kings and Queens of Cool, Harwood Museum, 2014.
  • Beautiful Strange, curated by Jon Gernon, 2013.
  • Feminine Mysticism in Art: Artists Envisioning the Divine, edited by Victoria Christian, 2013.
  • Divining the Dream, edited by Liba Waring Stambollion, 2012.
  • Lowbrow Tarot, Schiffer Publishing, 2012.
  • Hunt & Gather: Discovering New Art, Mark Batty Publications, 2010.
  • Suggestivism, Gingko Press, 2010.
  • Gothic Art Now, HarperCollins, 2008.
  • Metamorphosis: 50 Contemporary Surreal, Fantastic & Visionary Artists, BeinArt, 2007.

Bibliography

Books and Catalogs

Weybury, S. “Envisioning Hope: On Boundary Strider.” In J. Monteleone (Ed.), Boundary Strider: Exhibition Catalog, 7–11. Wollongong, Australia, 2022. Link

Wall, A. Into the Mirror: Exhibition Catalog. Pensacola Museum of Art, 2022. Link

Stewart, M. “Problem Seeking and Problem Solving.” In Launching the Imagination: A Comprehensive Guide to Basic Design. New York: McGraw Hill Education, 2019.

Stewart, M. “Connections.” In Launching the Imagination, 6th ed., 110, 175. McGraw Hill Education, 2018.

Oroc, J. “The Furthurr Collective and Other Contemporary Visionary Artists.” In The New Psychedelic Revolution, 374. Toronto: Inner Traditions, 2018. Link

Christian, V. “The Fantastic Muse of Carrie Ann Baade.” In Feminine Mysticism in Art, 185–193. Oregon, 2018. Link

Bator, M. “Carrie Ann Baade.” In Magical Dreams IV, 7–8. Poland: Bator Art Gallery, 2017.

Baroh, J. “Carrie Ann Baade.” In Angels, Totems, and Revelations. Seattle: Krab Jab Studios, 2017.

Baroh, J. “Carrie Ann Baade.” In Modern Symbolists, 20–22. Seattle: Krab Jab Studios, 2017.

Baade, C., Garcia Roig, L., Rushin, J., & Messersmith, M. “Carrie Ann Baade.” In Back and Forth: Thinking in Paint, 19–24. Tallahassee: FSU College of Fine Arts, 2015.

Stewart, M. “Profile: From the Autobiographical to the Universal.” In Launching the Imagination. McGraw-Hill, 2014.

Vandermeer, J. “Hands-on Handicraft: The DIY Ideal.” In The Steampunk User’s Manual, 49–54. Abrams, 2014.

Zipes, J. The Irresistible Fairy Tale, 150. Princeton: Princeton University Press, 2013.

Kahn, A. “Carrie Ann Baade.” In Lowbrow Tarot, 14–17. Schiffer, 2012.

Stambollion, L. “Artists and Poets.” In Divining the Dream, 123, 125. Paris: Dreams & Divinities, 2012.

Foss, E., & Mackey, C. “Selected Works.” In Draw, 17. RM/El Museo de la Ciudad de México, 2011.

Shire, B. “Carrie Ann Baade.” In La Luz de Jesus 25, 25. Los Angeles, 2011.

Spoor, N. “Artists’ Works.” In Suggestivism, 10–11. Gingko Press, 2011.

Ziegler, T. “Carrie Ann Baade.” In Hunt & Gather, 24–27. Mark Batty Publisher, 2010.

Garrido, F. “Carrie Ann Baade.” In Visionaries: The Art of the Fantastic, 16–17. QCC Gallery, 2010.

Beckett-Griffith, J. “Dark Fantasy.” In Gothic Art Now, 128–129. HarperCollins, 2008.

Flemming, R. “Carrie Ann Baade.” In Metamorphosis, 150–151. beinART, 2007.

Reviews Appearing in Magazines or Newspapers

Pearce, M. “Eyes Wide Shut.” American Art Collector, no. 229, Nov. 2024.

Molesky, D. “Overview and Interview.” Poets and Artists Magazine, July 2018.

Simmons, T. “Exhibit Focuses on Paintings of Southern Women.” Panama City News Herald, 2018.

Pak, N. “Carrie Ann Baade.” Miroir Magazine, no. 19, 2018.

Ann & Julien. “Carrie Ann Baade.” Hey! Modern Art Magazine, no. 28, 2016. Link

Herrle, D. “Carrie Ann Baade.” loBURN Magazine, no. 6, 2015.

Amanda Karioth Thompson. “COCA Presents Artists…” Tallahassee Democrat, 2014.

Pesquera, Y. “Putting Things in Context.” Taos News, 2014.

Rife, S. “‘Thinking in Paint’.” Herald-Tribune, 2014.

James, A. “Surpassing Legacy | Embracing Piracy.” Zymbol, 2014.

Bartkowski, B. “Make a Mess.” New Times Phoenix, 2013.

Garcia, L. “Abigarrada Hypnosis.” La Tribuna de Toledo, 2013.

Collacott, L. “Homecoming for Well-Known Artist.” The Tribune, 2012.

Slowinski, T. “Carrie Ann Baade.” Direct Art Magazine, 2012.

Pak, N. “Viva La Vita.” Miroir Magazine, vol. 1 (2012): 3–23.

Walsh, D. “Suggestive Sensation.” Riviera, 2011.

Vandermeer, A. “The Weird and the Surreal.” Weird Tales Magazine, 2011.

Henson, M. “Scary Monsters.” Tallahassee Democrat, 2011.

Fenton, C. “‘Cute and Creepy’.” Art Districts Florida, Fall 2011.

Rigby, K. “Carrie Ann Baade.” Cersie Press, 2010.

Russo, K. “‘Cute but Creepy’.” Albuquerque Journal, 2009.

Zevitas, S. “Carrie Ann Baade.” Studio Visit Magazine, no. 10 (2008).

Slowinski, T. “Carrie Ann Baade.” Direct Art Magazine, 2008.

Dallas, C. “A Children’s Plaything All Grown Up.” The Philadelphia Inquirer, 2007.

“Interview by Pedro Novo.” Elegy Magazine, 2007.

Castillo, S. “Draw.” Austin Chronicle, 2007.

Amherst, C. “Alumni’s Creative Endeavors.” The Messenger, 2007.

Wolfe, R. “‘Flesh Is the New Canvas’.” NY Arts Magazine, 2006.

Eastburn, K. “The Eyes Have It.” Colorado Springs Independent, 2006.

Kaufman, L. “Scene Stealing.” Inside Philadelphia, 2006.

Newhall, E. “Two Painters, Two Stylistic Paths.” The Philadelphia Inquirer, 2006.

Osborne, N. “Transconscious Visions.” Gazette Telegraph, 2006.

Reviews Appearing in Journals

NA. “Out & About.” The Times-Georgian, A9, 2019.

Reed, G. “‘Cute & Creepy’.” Art Libraries Society of North America, 2011.

Scanlan, L. “Art Line.” Delaware News Journal insert, 5, 2005.

Reviews Appearing on Web-Sites and Online Platforms

Gross, R. E. “Birthplace: Remember Louisiana’s Forgotten Women with Carrie Ann Baade.” Forbes, 2025. Link

Pearce, M. “Book Review: Carrie Ann Baade and the Jabberwockies.” MutualArt, 2024. Link

Harris, B. “The Surreal Imaginings of Carrie Ann Baade.” Beautiful Bizarre Magazine, 2023. Link

Lemmer, D.-M. “B20 Artist Interview with Carrie Ann Baade.” Wiregrass Museum of Art, 2020. Link

Elizabeth, S. “The Images Wish to Speak.” Unquiet Things, 2020. Link

Leroux, N. “‘RBL GRL’ Exhibit Honors Women…” Gainesville Downtown, 2019. Link

Corrado, J. “468: The Manufacturing of Goddess Tears.” Dear Darkling, 2017.

Joruk, N. “Angels, Totems, and Revelations.” Beautiful Bizarre, 2017. Link

Foxx, S. “Piece and Pieces.” Connect Statesboro, 2016. Link

Harris, B. “‘Portraits of Friends’.” Beautiful Bizarre, 2016.

Abatemarco, M. “‘¡Orale! Kings and Queens of Cool’.” Pasatiempo, 2014. Link

Amanda Karioth Thompson. “COCA Presents: The Back of Beyond.” Tallahassee Democrat, 2013.

Karali, I. “Carrie Ann Baade.” The Beautiful People Project, 2013.

Pescovitz, D. “Ouija Board Art Show.” Boing Boing, 2007.

Irwin, B. “Art Space Talk: Carrie Ann Baade.” My Art Space blog, 2006.

Grossman, P. “Interview with Carrie Ann Baade.” Phantasmaphile, 2006.