Antiquity of the Soul – Portrait by Steven Paul Carlson

Minneapolis, Minnesota portrait artist, Steven Paul Carlson – Antiquity of the Soul – Pastel 16” x 20”

One can see and feel the history etched into this man’s face and antiquity itself reflected in his eyes. I had great fun painting the brightly colored head cloth, with its intricate patterns, wrinkles, and folds, juxtaposed with his face and its similar intricate patterns. This is one of my all-time favorite portraits.

I met an individual at an art show who was from this part of the world.  He told me that the head wrap they wear, the colors and patterns, tell you what region the person is from.  Fascinating!

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