Kyle Carroll
Missouri Travelers
Kyle Carroll was one of the first Missouri artist I contacted while still at the 2015 CLA show, to obtain his input and collaborative support for the Missouri Hunters display. We corresponded via letter and E-mail over the next 10 months, with his suggestions and artistic insight being extremely helpful. The sketch he delivered in early July, 2016, titled Missouri Travelers" was, in my humble opinion, extremely appropriate to the theme and look of the display, and supported the "story" this display is intended to tell. While the original sketch is sized 11" X 14", Kyle gave permission to copy the sketch and size it to the display. The copy of the original is what is contained on the "storyboard" of the display.
Kyle provided in his own words the details of how this sketch came together:
"As far as the drawing goes, the original camp photograph that I worked from was taken near the mouth of the Osage river during a film shoot I did for the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) several years ago, telling the story of the wild turkeys return to Missouri. The two figures were shot in different places. The hunter on the left is Jesse Maines who lives in Kentucky. The photo of him that I used as a reference was taken in Indiana at the Feast of the Hunters Moon several years ago. The hunter on the right was Michael Agee, who lives in Tennessee. That photo was shot in Colorado at Bent's Fort last fall. So like the "Missouri Hunters", these guys came from all over. You can go to the actual sight of the camp. It's now a MDC wildlife area. I think it's called Pawnee Rock, on the west bank of the Osage, just below the mouth of the Missouri (river). I just wanted to represent a typical temporary shelter that these guys would have used."
Kyle provided in his own words the details of how this sketch came together:
"As far as the drawing goes, the original camp photograph that I worked from was taken near the mouth of the Osage river during a film shoot I did for the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) several years ago, telling the story of the wild turkeys return to Missouri. The two figures were shot in different places. The hunter on the left is Jesse Maines who lives in Kentucky. The photo of him that I used as a reference was taken in Indiana at the Feast of the Hunters Moon several years ago. The hunter on the right was Michael Agee, who lives in Tennessee. That photo was shot in Colorado at Bent's Fort last fall. So like the "Missouri Hunters", these guys came from all over. You can go to the actual sight of the camp. It's now a MDC wildlife area. I think it's called Pawnee Rock, on the west bank of the Osage, just below the mouth of the Missouri (river). I just wanted to represent a typical temporary shelter that these guys would have used."
The follow information about Kyle is from his "Kyle Carroll Art" web site (http://www.kylecarrollart.com):
"Born in Cameron Missouri in 1957, Kyle Carroll has
been a "student of the woods" since his youth. His art and the
subjects he paints are a reflection of a life long interest in wildlife, the
outdoors and America's history. Researching his work and physically
experiencing the outdoors hunting, or during living history events and treks
into the wilderness with his muzzleloader in period gear, have helped him
develop an affinity with the hardy breed of men and women who lived and died on
the frontier.
An artist with a biology, hunter, historian and re-enactor background, Carroll brings a unique perspective to his work. Carroll's knowledge of frontier America and it's natural history combined with his experiences in nature and America’s wild places give Carroll a unique reservoir of inspiration to draw from as an artist. Having felt the bite of a late winter wind with flintlock in hand pursuing white tailed deer, hearing the whine of mosquitoes on a journey by water, visiting historical sites, researching history and portraying historical characters on film all have inspired and influenced his art.
While earning a Biology degree, Carroll studied art at Mid America Nazarene University in Olathe, Kansas and at William Jewel College in Liberty, Missouri, but remains largely self taught, learning from other artist friends and his own experience. Carroll has been influenced by artists like Tom Lovell and David Wright. Kyle retired from the Missouri State Highway Patrol in 2014 and now paints full time.
"I want my art to tell a story, like a window into the past. I feel like I have a duty as an historian to be as accurate as possible." Carroll visits the areas he paints and researches his subjects before he begins work on each project.
Kyle continues to reside with his wife, Sharon , on a wooded hill side above historic lost creek near Maysville, Missouri."
An artist with a biology, hunter, historian and re-enactor background, Carroll brings a unique perspective to his work. Carroll's knowledge of frontier America and it's natural history combined with his experiences in nature and America’s wild places give Carroll a unique reservoir of inspiration to draw from as an artist. Having felt the bite of a late winter wind with flintlock in hand pursuing white tailed deer, hearing the whine of mosquitoes on a journey by water, visiting historical sites, researching history and portraying historical characters on film all have inspired and influenced his art.
While earning a Biology degree, Carroll studied art at Mid America Nazarene University in Olathe, Kansas and at William Jewel College in Liberty, Missouri, but remains largely self taught, learning from other artist friends and his own experience. Carroll has been influenced by artists like Tom Lovell and David Wright. Kyle retired from the Missouri State Highway Patrol in 2014 and now paints full time.
"I want my art to tell a story, like a window into the past. I feel like I have a duty as an historian to be as accurate as possible." Carroll visits the areas he paints and researches his subjects before he begins work on each project.
Kyle continues to reside with his wife, Sharon , on a wooded hill side above historic lost creek near Maysville, Missouri."
More of his art can be seen at his web site gallery: http://www.kylecarrollart.com/gallery.html
Kyle is a great artist, creating art that will allow your imagination to journey to another time and place. Please spend some time visiting his web site, and if inclined, getting to know him yourself. I promise your life will be richer because of the experience......I know mine is....
Wishbone
