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Kay Carlson en
plein air
Sausalito California Colorist Artist
 My
intention is to see beyond the physical qualities within a
landscape. I choose locations which have a certain wildness,
where the essence and story are more than contours and
lines.
My passion is to see and capture with oil paint how color is
changed by the influence of light. I am inspired by many of
the same historical sources as the California Colorists, the
Society of Six.
The French and American Impressionists have also influenced
my work.
In Sausalito, on the coast near my longtime waterfront
studio, I explore special times of the day when the waves,
clouds, and atmosphere create a visual drama. In the fields
of the Napa-Sonoma wine country and Tuscany Italy, I work
with outdoor easels returning often for entire days to
capture the effects of light and shadow. My preferred
palette is vibrant with the scarlet of autumn vines, yellow
of spring mustard, and a myriad of blues, lavenders and
greys that reflect seasonal changes.
I want to create images which light up people’s lives with
the abundance and sensuality of the natural world. I share
my observations in a dialogue with paint as gifts from the
earth.
Kay Carlson 2010
A air painter specializing in Northern California scenes,
her colorful brushstrokes instantly usher you into an
emotional connection with the vineyards, panoramic
coastlines and mountains she calls home.
Ms. Carlson received her B.A. from the University of
Wisconsin and quickly followed her interest in painting,
enrolling in postgraduate study at the prestigious San
Francisco Art Institute. Her diverse accomplishments include
solo exhibitions at the Mondavi Winery, Sausalito City Hall
in Sausalito, California, the University of California, and
the Bank-America World Headquarters in San Francisco. Her
work has been displayed at the Picasso Museum in Barcelona,
Spain, the Extemporanea di Nicola XXI in Tuscany, Italy,
both the 3-Com and Loral Corporations in San Jose, and a
host of galleries in New York, Los Angeles, Oregon and
California. In 2000 she was awarded the American
Impressionist Society 2nd annual Merit award. She also
founded Marin Open Studios to increase the public’s
awareness and appreciation of local artists.
Recognized as an expert in her field, Carlson served as a
board member on the Marin Arts Council for five years and
curated Art Exhibitions at the Concordia Argonaut Club in
San Francisco. She held the position of Art Critic at City
of Celebration Newspaper in San Francisco, and was president
of Sight/Insight Art Center in Mill Valley, California. She
has been profiled in numerous fine arts publications, and
her many collectors range from corporations to individuals
residing all over the United States.
I invite you to make an appointment to personally meet me
and view my current inventory of art works. After a visit to
my Studio, spend the day experiencing the waterfront
community of Sausalito, full of Mediterranean ambiance, open
air cafes, and views of San Francisco. For contact
information and directions to my studio visit
Kay's-Website
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