About This Item:

Oil, Charcoal + Fabric on Canvas

40” L x 1.5” W x 30” H

2018

John W. Carlson is a traditional oil painter, who began his art training at Cooper School of Art. He creates figurative drawings and paintings that dive deep into human emotions, evoking gentle gestures with intense and passionate brushwork. His paintings are part of both The Erie Art Museum and The Massillon Museum’s permanent collection, and his work is collected throughout the United States and Europe.

Roll, Jordan, Roll is an oil and charcoal painting on canvas, with small areas of collaged fabric. It was part of Carlson’ Blues Exhibition at HEDGE Gallery, and was completed in 2018. The artist’s signature is on the lower corner of the canvas.