Steven Paul Carlson creates portraits that feel alive—capturing the presence, character, and quiet spirit within each subject.

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Marilyn Monroe. A pastel portrait of the legendary actress, by Steven Paul Carlson - SOLD

A detailed pastel portrait of a Tibetan Yak Herder enjoying conversation while smoking his pipe, by Steven Paul Carlson

Twig, the Faerie. A full color whimsical portrait of a magical faerie, by Steven Paul Carlson

A pastel drawing of a festival street musician playing guitar, by Steven Paul Carlson

Fisherman. A pastel portrait of the legendary Old Man of the Sea, by Steven Paul Carlson

Prince of Peace. An award-winning life-sized terra cotta sculpture of Christ, by Steven Paul Carlson

Antiquity of the Soul. An award-winning, intricately detailed pastel portrait of a Middle Eastern man with a colorful turban, by Steven Paul Carlson

Rembrandt Portrait Study. An oil painting study of Rembrandt’s last self-portrait, by Steven Paul Carlson

Graphite portrait of Ian McKellen, as Gandalf the Grey, by Steven Paul Carlson

Buffalo Bill Portrait, William F Cody, American Old West legend, graphite artwork, by Steven Paul Carlson

Harry Houdini “The Great Houdini”. A graphite portrait of the legendary magician and escape artist, by Steven Paul Carlson

Mona Lisa. An exact size, detailed study of Leonardo’s legendary portrait, The Mona Lisa. Medium is silver point and oil wash on wood panel, by Steven Paul Carlson

Frank Sinatra. A graphite drawing of the legendary singer Ol' Blues Eyes, by Steven Paul Carlson - SOLD

Renaissance Lady. A stunning, award-winning pastel portrait of a courtly lady in an intricate, elegant dress, by Steven Paul Carlson

An elegant pastel portrait of actress Grace Kelly, soon to become the legendary Princess Grace of Monaco, by Steven Paul Carlson

A pastel portrait of Miranda Carlson at age three, by her father, Steven Paul Carlson

The Longshoreman. A pastel portrait of a classic stevedore, by Steven Paul Carlson

A pastel portrait of a legendary Black Watch Piper, by Steven Paul Carlson - SOLD

By His Wounds. Isaiah 53: 4-7. A passionate portrait of Jesus Christ. An award-winning airbrush painting by Steven Paul Carlson.

The Lion. An intricately detailed pastel portrait of the legendary King of Beasts, by Steven Paul Carlson

A Walpi Man, The Vanishing Culture. A graphite portrait with symbolic images of an American Indian from the Walpi tribe, by Steven Paul Carlson

The Violinist. A pastel portrait of a Renaissance Festival troubadour. The festivals are abundantly blessed with colorful street musicians and performers. By Steven Paul Carlson

The Great Houdini, Harry Houdini. A graphite portrait of the legendary escape artist, by Steven Paul Carlson

Summer Girl. A pastel portrait of a little girl with flyaway blond hair, freckles, and a faint smile that easily makes this portrait everyone's favorite. By Steven Paul Carlson

The Giggle. A graphite, triple portrait I created from a series of photos I shot of my little daughter on a warm summer afternoon many years ago. Notice the Cookie Monster sweatshirt; she loved Cookie Monster! This is one of those portraits I’ll never stop working on. I am afraid it will never be ‘finished’. By Steven Paul Carlson

The Greatest: Muhammad Ali. Graphite portrait 20” x 30”. The greatest heavyweight boxing champion of all time! Portrait by Steven Paul Carlson

The Greatest: Muhammad Ali. The greatest heavyweight boxing champion of all time!

Few people knew that Muhammad Ali was also a big magic fan! He even performed some magic. As for being a magician, he did have 'hands quicker than the eye'! Just ask any opponent who stepped into the ring with him. Portrait by Steven Paul Carlson

Contact Steven today about acquiring his work
612-910-1884
Minneapolis, MN
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