About Steven Carlson

Steven Carlson is a professional magician, artist and illustrator based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He has been an artist a magician, and a martial artist all of his life. Steven is constantly striving to perfect his skills in both performance art and visual art... he has retired from the martial arts. Steven loves animals and nature and rescues Greyhounds.

Buffalo Bill

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Buffalo Bill

William Frederick “Buffalo Bill” Cody
(February 26, 1846 – January 10, 1917)

American soldier, bison hunter and showman Buffalo Bill was born in the Iowa Territory (now the American state of Iowa), near LeClaire. He was one of the most colorful figures of the American Old West, and mostly famous for the shows he organized with cowboy themes.  Buffalo Bill received the Medal of Honor in 1872.

Graphite on board 16 x 20 by Steven Paul Carlson, Gicleé prints available.

Panther Pardus

Panthera Pardus

Panthera Pardus
Leopard

Graphite – Steven Paul Carlson

Every muscle relaxed with paws tucked in close, his lithe body low and snug to the terrain.  Patient and motionless with perfect camouflage the leopard becomes virtually invisible to their prey.  What animal can match this intense focus so unique to the feline?  Whether it’s a big cat or small all cat owners are familiar with this distinct posture and look.

This is a gicleé print hand colored by the artist.

Panthera Leo

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Panthera Leo

Pastel – Steven Paul Carlson

Suitably named the King of Beasts, the regal stature of this noble monarch is caught here in a moment of repose.  The last rays of the setting Serengeti sun wash across his majestic face and mane.  A nocturnal hunter by nature, the coming crepuscular hour marks the beginning of the lion’s workday.

Revered for its legendary strength and bravery, the lion has been a symbol of supremacy throughout recorded history.  The full grown male conveys a grandeur and self-assurance like no other animal.  His magnificent mane is reminiscent of a king’s ceremonial headdress or an Indian chief’s war bonnet.  His roar, a low grumble building in intensity sends a vibrating signal throughout his domain and literally makes the earth quake.  All these unique qualities, and more, make the lion the undisputed king of beasts, the Monarch of the Animal Kingdom.

Gicleé prints are available.