Born in Minneapolis in 1972, Michael Carson graduated from the Minneapolis Institute of Art and Design and worked as a graphic artist before pursuing painting full-time. Inspired by artists including Toulouse Lautrec and John Singer Sargent, Carson's paintings are reminiscent of a bygone era. However Carson uses modern techniques in many of the paintings; paint drips and muted, almost faded, patches of canvas, punctuated by dark shadows or bright features. Carson's portraits are beautifully painterly, sensual, and satisfying.
Morning Light, oil on canvas by Michael CarsonBackstage, oil on canvas by Michael Carson
Pink Dress, oil on canvas by Michael Carson
Either Way, oil on canvas by Michael CarsonMan in Jacket, oil on canvas by Michael CarsonFaraway Look, oil on canvas by Michael CarsonA Molly in Chair, oil on canvas by Michael CarsonLounge Band Set Break, oil on canvas by Michael CarsonMorning Stretch, oil on canvas by Michael CarsonBlue Sweater, oil on canvas by Michael CarsonBarely Interested, oil on canvas by Michael CarsonPokerface, oil on canvas by Michael CarsonBend, oil on canvas by Michael CarsonBlue Dahlia, oil on canvas by Michael CarsonFlorals, oil on canvas by Michael Carson
I love your paintings and am quite interested in how you developed your technique. Do you use live models? Many of the paintings seem to be of the same model. Are any of them memory paintings? And I love your use of black, and your use of photo transfers. How did you come to this point? Your background in design and love of fashion is apparent. What’s going on here? Just wondering.
9 Responses
Gabriela Rocha
I loved everyday theme and very original dripping ink
Steve
I love this work. Why no book?
Flick
Delightfully moody – provocatively so.
Jac
Love your technique! So lovely and moody!
Steve
Wow! Excellent collection of works. “Faraway Look” is my favorite.
Robert
I love your paintings and am quite interested in how you developed your technique. Do you use live models? Many of the paintings seem to be of the same model. Are any of them memory paintings? And I love your use of black, and your use of photo transfers. How did you come to this point? Your background in design and love of fashion is apparent. What’s going on here? Just wondering.
Ciara
i agree, love it
mike
thanks for posting my work.. peace
Wendy
Thanks for creating it, it’s beautiful!