Carlotta Ruklick-Dodels began her career at Southern Illinois University, as an art major studying drawing, painting and silver jewelry design. Moving to Chicago to continue her studies at the University of Chicago and the Art Institute, she was able to mentor under Mr. Sam Koukios where she worked on animated cartoons and advertising.

Moving to New York, she used her knowledge and experience to create the Art Department at New York Inter American Life Insurance Company. In the mid 1980's she moved to Vienna, Austria to attend the University of Vienna, Gotthe Institute, where she studied language (German) and art. Upon returning to the United States, Carlotta divided her time between her studios in Palm Beach and Del Rey Beach, Florida. 

Carlotta describes her art as decorative, commercial in the style of Art Deco, but she has a wealth of experience in painting many different types of Art. Carlotta feels inspired by other artest  who show off their creativity and boldness and efforts. 

She wants to continue painting as long as she can, and would like to explore the idea of starting an artist workshop.

Carlotta’s paintings will be on display in our gallery through-out the month of April.