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I was Born in Atlantic City, New Jersey, on August 8, 1929, spent my childhood along the docks and back bay areas of the Chelsea Section of the City. these visual experiences have been a great asset while sitting at my easel. Drawing on these images from earlier days, I paint detailed, realistic bay-scapes, which I hope give the viewer the illusion of actually being there.
From the age of eleven I helped in my father's commercial bakery spending most of the after-school hours learning the trade of cake decorator and baker. After spending two years at Rutgers University as a Liberal Arts major, I decided that studying commercial art was my primary goal in life.
I moved to New York City attending both the Work Shop School of Art and Pratt Institute. While at school, I supported myself by working for US. Camera Magazine in the circulation and art departments.
Due to the Korean War, the art career was put on hold. In May of 1951, I was drafted and spent the next two years serving in the United States Army.
Shortly before being discharged in May of 1953, I met Marilyn Katz, who lived in the Bronx. After a whirlwind courtship, we were married in October of 1953.
The years from 1953 through 1966 I refined my decorating skills at the family owned bakery. In October of 1966, I went to work for Zaberers Restaurant. A large sprawling restaurant serving over a thousand people a night. Charles N. Zaberer, a genius restauranteur, promotional wizard and an artist himself became Carl's mentor.
After Charles Zarberer died, I drew on mycommercial art background, put on a second hat and began the task of designing all the advertising art, which included menus, newspaper ads, billboards and brochures. As a Christmas gift in 1972 the restaurant executives gave me a set of oil paints, which kindled the art spark which had been set aside for over twenty years.
In 1982, still working for the same company, I began commuting to Philadelphia. My administrative skills were now being used in the transportation business. In spite of spending more time away from home, I still averaged thirty hours a week at the easel.
My painting subject-matter varies and willingly I will tackle any subject just for the challenge. My favorite creations include old architecture, seascapes, bay scenes, florals, antiques, and especially Southwestern landscapes.
In 1998 a new dimension was added to my Art career. I started to
collect and cultivate miniature trees known as Bonsai (pronounced,“bone sigh”). These miniature trees are also known as a living sculpture. The current collection numbers over 65 trees
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