Carlson Named DSC 2021 Artist

Wildlife artist Cory Carlson has been named as the 2021 Artist of the Year.

Cory Carlson, from Ruston, Louisiana, has been exhibiting with DSC for nearly 13 years and has donated numerous, popular pieces for the auctions, which have in turn raised tens of thousands for conservation.

Carlson vividly portrays nature’s timeless beauty and energy with his extraordinary wildlife paintings. His art reveals a unique ability to bring the intensity of life in the wild to canvas and reveal its hidden realms. In the eyes of his subjects he offers us a captivating and emotional insight into the soul of nature.

It is through Carlson’s personal travels and experiences that he is able to bring such beauty and depth to his subjects. From the wetlands of the Americas to the sprawling African jungles, Carlson carefully observes wildlife in its natural environment, capturing rare moments with his skills in photography and sketching. These precious experiences and sketches serve as the inspiration and sole source of reference for Carlson’s paintings.

“Cory has been a longtime exhibitor and donor to our auctions, and it was his turn to be featured,” said DSC President Mark Little. “A strong candidate for Artist of the Year for his loyalty and commitment to conservation, he executes his work with an inspired vision.”

Carlson says, “It is a true pleasure to work with DSC and to have this honor bestowed upon me. I am looking forward to the convention and hope I can contribute to its success.”

The four-day celebration of the outdoor lifestyle is open to the public and is one of America’s premier fundraisers for conservation. With the challenges of COVID, DSC plans to meet them by partnering with the Dallas Convention Center and hospitality community. Dallas is leading the nation by becoming the first destination to seek Global Biorisk Advisory Council (GBAC) STAR™ accreditation across its tourism and hospitality industry. DSC is striving to make this year’s show a celebration of reunion and recovery.

For more information about Cory Carlson, visit https://www.carlsonfineartstudio.com/.