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I am...: Born 1955 and raised in Utah then moved to Montana where I have lived and painted for 30 years.

About my artwork: I’m fascinated with the 1930-1950's. The period was rich in design. I use old black and white vintage snapshots of candid common events. None of my images are of re-enacted events; all actually happened. They are common settings, just uncommon that the photos survived. We still live much the way they did back then. Most of the situations in these scenes are universal, timeless and cross-cultural. As much as the world has changed. Relationships and love are timeless. This period is when America was more respected internationally. These images evoke a nostalgic feeling, although my paintings have a contemporary relevance and color palette. I chose images that reflect something I am experiencing. Coincidently a few photos taken of women before I was born resemble present day muses of mine. Muses bring about an emotion that energize my paintings. Sometimes happy, sometimes sad. Nonetheless a passion that imparts a magic that surpasses the conscious.

Interests: Music I paint to;
Azure Ray, Cat Power, Gabrielle Roth, Sigur Ros, Patrick O'hearn, Brian Eno, Enigma, Moby, Beck, Spiritualized, Lisa Germano, Lanterna, Tanita Tikaram

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At 18:05 on February 25, 2010, zoran jovanovic said…: Thank you very much!! It is a great pleasure for me to receive compliments from such a great artist as you are.

At 20:40 on November 14, 2008, Diana sellers said…: Love it..love it..what else can I say..

Diana

At 21:24 on June 28, 2008, tony south said…: Hi Carlyle, nice work, are Rockwell or Hopper influential in your style?

At 9:19 on June 17, 2008, Romana Yaroshchak said…: Hi Carlyle,
please write to me

Thanks,
Roma :-)

At 11:37 on June 4, 2008, Frank Fu said…: Interesting works!
Please check out my site.

cheers,
Frank Fu

At 15:43 on May 19, 2008, Romana Yaroshchak said…: Carlyle,
I have written to you on e-mail because the site «hangs» - it very long is loaded

At 14:59 on May 19, 2008, Romana Yaroshchak said…: It is remarkable (very good) Carlyle :-)
you has found a picture on romizm?

At 7:31 on May 19, 2008, Romana Yaroshchak said…: Thanks Carlyle,
but I think, that I draw very simply. Very much :-)

At 5:50 on May 19, 2008, Romana Yaroshchak said…: Hi Carlyle,
Thank your friendship.
I very much love the American cinema of 50-60 years. Your pictures remind me such cinema.
Roma