ABOUT GREG CARR - Realist Painter

DRAWN TO ART

Born in Ann Arbor Michigan, Greg began drawing around age 12. After creating a drawing that impressed himself and his family, Greg fell in love with the rush of creating the illusion of realism.

Originally Greg set out on a career in carpentry, but quickly realized he needed to be making art and be surrounded by other creatives. He attended the College for Creative Studies in Detroit Michigan, earning a Bachelors in Fine Art with a concentration in Illustration.

After graduation, Greg spent six years working working in advertising, honing his oil painting at night. He was also at his Alma Mater as an adjunct professor in the foundation department.

In 2020 Greg made the leap to painting full time, which he does today from his studio and gallery in Asheville, North Carolina, 362 Depot St. Gallery.

MAKING IT REAL

Greg pursued his passion for still-life painting in his spare time. He created a body of work and developed an Exhibition Resume while he was working as a professional illuatrator. His dream of being a full time professional painter became a reality in 2020 when he moved to Asheville, North Carolina in pursuit of that goal.

While in Asheville, Greg immersed himself in the regions active arts community and developed a thriving business creating contemporary realist paintings of pop art food and beverage images.

Greg is now known for his witty style, juxtaposing the classical tradition of still life painting with contemporary food and drinks as his subjects. Most notably, Greg has been commissioned to paint many Cheez-It paintings, including one for the voice actor for the famous Cheez-It cheese wheel character "Immature Cheese”.

BEING SEEN

Greg enjoys a dialogue between life and paint, and expresses that by combining the seriousness of painting with the depiction of things that make people smile. To learn more see the 2022 BON APETIT article below.

These Artists Are Painting Moody, Classical Still Lifes of Iconic Snacks

Imagine if Manet and Chardin had Big Macs and Flamin’ Hot Cheetos.

You can see the full collection of Greg’s fine art prints in Asheville, North Carolina at 362 Depot st. Gallery in the River Arts District, Asheville North Carolina.

To see what is happening in Greg’s studio follow him on Instagram and Twitter where he posts new paintings and prints, and information about galleries and exhibitions where you can see his work in-person.