i’m jealous of michael carson

03.20.2012

Polka-dots, flat florals, and pretty girls. Sigh… lovely paintings by American artist Michael Carson.

“I like the fact that the face can be such a subtle subject and one brush stroke can be the difference in the feel of the entire piece.  That gives me the ability to work in one subject matter and still find that I learn something new in every painting.  I love to incorporate my love of design, fashion and architecture into my work.  My nondescript surroundings help me to create a mood or a story that I am trying to relay through my painting.  Seeing how the work evolves, the subtle and drastic differences, and looking forward to the future is what keeps me painting.  I view a painting as a success when I take from it something new that follows me into my next work.  It’s just learning to become a better painter.”

27 responses to “i’m jealous of michael carson”

  1. Diane
    03.20.2012 - 9:54am

    Oh how dreamy! Oh how divine!

  2. Artsy Forager
    03.20.2012 - 10:48am

    Love his work! Have had the 3rd one on my Pinterest forever. Thanks for reminding me about him!

  3. the jealous curator
    03.20.2012 - 10:52am

    i gasped when i saw the first one… those polka dot tights! <3

  4. Sarah
    03.20.2012 - 5:05pm

    LOVE!

  5. Julie
    03.20.2012 - 7:24pm

    Love this!

  6. Art and Chic
    03.21.2012 - 3:29am

    So pretty!
    Gorgeous work!

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  8. tiffanie
    03.21.2012 - 9:21am

    Fantastic. INSPIRING!

  9. tiff
    03.22.2012 - 8:13am

    Lovely, lovely work.

  10. theGW
    03.22.2012 - 9:02pm

    love these

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  12. Courtney Cerruti
    03.26.2012 - 2:49pm

    me too.

  13. Haley
    03.27.2012 - 7:13am

    Where can I buy these prints?? I’m I’m love with his work!

  14. the jealous curator
    03.27.2012 - 10:04am

    I’m not sure … i’ll see if i can find any : )

  15. Georgy Ragazza
    04.02.2012 - 3:13am

    Gorgeous gorgeous GORGEOUS!
    They’re so beautiful and so unsettling at the same time – I’d love prints as well! :)

  16. Andy D4
    05.23.2012 - 1:02am

    I really like the crude, almost careless approach to these pieces and the flux in tonal density is almost haunting.

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  18. Margie
    09.12.2012 - 7:58am

    These paintings speak to me. It is so, so, so beautiful and it wakes up the creative one living in me! Thank your for the inspiration.

  19. Christian M Christian
    12.05.2012 - 10:36pm

    i LOVE this work…amazing! a modern day-Degas!

  20. the jealous curator
    12.05.2012 - 10:37pm

    yes! excellent description!

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  22. Mike
    03.01.2013 - 8:57am

    Thanks everyone. I’m humbled. Peace
    Mike

  23. Mary
    03.21.2013 - 7:37pm

    I’m captivated. I gaze at them all day. I would love to have one to fall asleep at night too and be the first thing I see when I open my eyes.

  24. the jealous curator
    03.21.2013 - 7:44pm

    that is so crazy… i was just writing a follow up post to this, AS you were leaving your comment?! weird. (and yes, i could gaze at them forever too!)

  25. Stephanie
    03.25.2013 - 6:54am

    Amazing. Can these be purchased somewhere? Or does he have copied/prints of these for a more affordable purchase?

  26. the jealous curator
    03.25.2013 - 7:07am

    i think they’re just sold through his gallery rep, jones & terwilliger. here’s their 800# :
    Toll Free: 888-278-0040
    i’m not sure if he sells prints… i don’t think so, but don’t quote me on that!

  27. kevin conklin
    05.04.2013 - 6:18pm

    I LOVE THE WORK… AND LIKE TO SEE MORE! THANK YOU. Kevin