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Mt. Tam Press
Home of the Women of Color and Accomplishment series
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Carol Jacobsen
Carol Jacobsen has been painting since childhood. She has studied art at the University of Minnesota, where she earned a B.A., as well as at the Minneapolis College of Art and Design, the College of Marin, and San Francisco State. Color is her main passion. As she writes of her art: “Whether I’m doing abstract or more realistic paintings, I always use color to express the feelings I want to convey. As I work on an idea, I start by layering the various colors, then get into a meditative state which gives expression to the images and stories of the painting.” Her art has been awarded the Best of Show for the International Society of Acrylic Painters in 2005 and has been featured in Artweek. Many of her artworks are held in corporate spaces and in private collections both in the United States and internationally. Her current series is called “Women of Color and Accomplishment”.
Published Books
The Women of Accomplishment Series
Women of Color and Accomplishment
History has often overlooked the accomplishments of women, particularly African American women. This book celebrates 31 extraordinary women of color whose achievements deserve recognition. Most were born between 1862 and 1920, and all have remarkable stories of resilience and determination, overcoming obstacles to make a lasting impact.
Women of Color and Accomplishment: Fighting for Equality
The portraits in this book honor a thirty-one of these African American women who were instrumental in the fight towards freedom. The included mini bios highlight some of their major accomplishments, and how these achievements were influential in the continuing struggle towards equality.
Women of Color and Accomplishment: Doing the Right Thing
The third book in the series was inspired by Martin Luther King’s quote: “It’s always the right time to do the right thing.” Many contemporary women and girls are included in this book to make it more relevant to the younger generation.
My kids still are talking about your visit and the women. So grateful you visited and shared. I passed on the information to everyone..
– Third grade teacher in San francisco, CA
Coming Soon!
Available Aug, 2025
Women of Color and Accomplishment Deluxe Coloring Book 2
Coloring Book 1 includes all the women featured in the first book: Women of Color and Accomplishment. Buy Here.
Coloring Book 2 includes all the women featured in second book: Women of Color and Accomplishment: Fighting for Equality
