John W. Carlson: Dirty Sexy Money Series

John W. Carlson: Preveiw - The black series

John W. Carlson: Recent work

"I paint for me."

John W. Carlson

BAYarts Boxes: by John W. Carlson and Erin Giddings

Guess who did which? Hah!!! 

Thanks BAYarts for asking us to contribute. Good luck with your big "light up the night" 60th birthday bash tonight.

KOCARLSON gallery show last night!

Thanks to all for making KOCARLSON: the art of George F. Kocar and John W. Carlson such a wonderful experience. More images posted on my myspace page in the photo area. The show will run thru the 11th October for any of those of you who missed it (we know - THE GAME and THE RAIN - kept a few away).

KOCARLSON: the art John W. Carlson and George F. Kocar coverage

Check out KOCARLSON in the CLEVELAND SCENE this week!

KOCARLSON

Both George (F) Kocar and John (W) Carlson paint and draw the human figure, but in wildly different ways. Kocar's work has a level of distortion and exaggeration and a color palette appropriate for cartoons, while Carlson's muted tones, realistic perspectives and proportions give his work a more serious look. They're exhibiting together in a show opening Saturday at The Art Gallery, 4099 Erie St. in Willoughby. An opening reception runs from 6 to 9 p.m. The show hangs through October 11. Free. For information, call 440.946.8001 or visit artgallerywilloughby.com

John W. Carlson featured on Kristen Hampshire & writehand co site

There is a nice interview with John W. Carlson, discussing his artistic motivations and creative process on Kristen Hampshire & Writehand Co this week. Kristen Hampshire is an accomplished writer with Ladies Home Journal, Cleveland Magazine, Cooking Light and The Tennessean on her credit list. Check it out.

Northern Ohio Live Magazine buzzes about the artist John W. Carlson

John's next gallery showing, KOCARLSON: The works of George F. Kocar and John W. Carlson is showcased in the September 2008 Northern Ohio Live magazine.

Art Exhibits

COMBINED COLLECTION

Two renowned local artists are coming together to present an interesting look into the world of contemporary, figurative art. KOCARLSON will combine the works of George F. Kocar and John W. Carlson at the Art Gallery in historic Willoughby (4099 Erie Street) from September 13 to October 11; the opening night reception begins at 6 p.m. 

Kocar and Carlson have unique styles, very different from one another. Kocar uses vibrant colors and paints cartoonish, banana-nosed figures, often in political and humorous themes. Carlson employs earth tones in rough, sketchlike scenes that express what he calls “the delicacies and vulgarities of humanity.” For this show, Kocar will exhibit paintings and Carlson will show paintings and drawings. Both artists are from the Cleveland area and currently reside in Bay Village. For more information, call the gallery at 440-946-8001 or see www.artgallerywilloughby.com. Both artists are also featured in the 44th annual juried show at Trumbull Art Gallery in Warren, through September 19. 

– Jennifer Karpus (for Northern Ohio Live Magazine)

John W. Carlson is back in the USA!

...We're back! Regenerated, inspired and ready to get going again.

John W. Carlson and Erin Giddings