I’ve been enjoying creating a mini series of canvas portraits of people. They simply feature the person’s expression, along with their captured thought – an emotion, a trait, a hobby or a memory unique to them. It all came from a self-portrait I did a while ago.
The thought was as abstract or as straight forward as you want to make it. It was down to the individual’s preference, just as long as it held a special meaning to them.
I create wall murals and canvas art, as well as undertaking commercial marketing projects. They are all about escapism and the freedom to explore. I love creating something out of nothing.
My mural clients range from advertising agencies to home commissions, whilst through my marketing projects I’ve been fortunate enough to work with The Royal British Legion, Samsung, Asda, Ocado, Canon and Wejo, amongst others.
My canvas art brings different realities together, combining themes that are worlds apart. Yet, when interlinked, they deliver a unique narrative. This synthesis of opposing ideas can reflect my feelings, my reaction to a specific object, what’s happening to me in the moment or what’s going on in the wider world.
I have two distinct styles – one a contemporary crosshatch style which gives me meticulous control of the detail, and the other a bolder, simplified line-work approach that suits a different type of storytelling. I tend to work in black and white, sometimes adding a limited colour palette to help enhance a key part of the story.
More artwork by Carl
Hare today Gone tomorrow
Breaching the Boundaries
Smile while you Dial
Poppy Gaze
Point and Squirt
Heart of the Community
LUFC 100 years in the making
Mad World
Looking Up
Life and Growth
Powder Monkey
Split Second
Defying the Odds
What a Ride
Big Love
Counting Sheep
Sound Memories
Cultural Playground
Animal Celebrations
Tails of two friends
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