Carson Pritchard

California Art Club

Laguna Plein Air Painters Association

Dark Still Life

11" x 14" oil

Carson Pritchard , is a colorist who loves to paint from nature as much as possible. Her passion for plein air painting and love of nature are the subject of many of her paintings.

A native of Southern California, her interest in art and drawing began when she was very young. Raised by two creative parents, both Art Center Graduates, Carson’s life has always revolved around art and design. She studied at Art Center College of Design, where she received a BFA in 1976. She has also studied with Joseph Mendez, Charles Dovek, Dan McCaw and Ray and Peggi Kroll-Roberts.

In 1981 she began her own business, Carson Pritchard Design. After working successfully for many years as a graphic designer, Carson has moved full time to fine art painting. She continues instructing at Art Center College of Design, as she has for the past 18 years. She also teaches classes at the Academy of Art University, San Francisco.