Carl Hess Art World
About Artist
Born and raised in Memphis, TN, Carl F. Hess II has always had an artistic eye. He's a pationate artist who has been painting since the tender age of five. When his 6th grade art teacher recognized his talent, she sent him to the Memphis College of Art for art classes on a full scholarship. Carl then began to seriously pursue his craft by attending art schools and classes on a regular. During this time, he was taught the discipline and control that an artist should possess. This came possible when Carl attended one of the most competitive art schools in the country, Overton High School. With the guidance of his extraordinary teachers, Carl's artwork began to reach an unbelievable level.
Because of Carl's faith, he has been blessed with opportunities that many dream of. Having the chance to present his portraits to the President of the United States twice is a few of his many achievements. His first meeting with the President took place in Cincinnati, Ohio where he was fortunate enough to have the President to sign one of his original portraits. In response to a negative illustration displayed of President Obama and First Lady in the New York Times (depicted as terrorist holding guns), Carl was encouraged to portray these two in their true light. As a result, he created the original "She IS" and presented the portrait to President Obama during a democratic rally in Roanoke, VA. The blessings have continued to rain upon this artist throughout his career.
Carl is a graduate of the University of Tennessee of Knoxville where he received a degree in Media Arts. Carl will soon start Graduate school where he will get his MFA in Studio Arts. Carl currently travels throughout the country displaying his artwork from coast to coast. Carl also paints a numerous amount of commission portraits for several customers throughout the U.S. and Canada. Some of those customers include prestigious people from Bruce Pearl (Head coach of The University of Tennessee) to Barack Obama (President of the United States). He also complete works for professional athletes in the United States and Canada. A great deal of his private commissions consists of traditional portraits of church pastors and political figures. Carl feels that every great leader, whether religious, influential, or political, should have a portrait painted of them in recognition of their leadership that they are honored for. Carl's phenomenal portraits are capable of portraying these leaders in a attractive light. Carl plans to continue to make an impact on the world with his breath taking artwork.
With the help of God and the continuous support from his friends and family, Carl will reach the imaginable....
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