Bio

Carl Joseph Krupitzer (b. 1971) is an American figurative artist living and working in San Jose, CA. Educated at the College for Creative Studies in Detroit, he now works almost exclusively in oil and charcoal with pieces ranging from small figure to large scale expressive and abstract paintings mostly focusing on the female form. Carl grew up in Detroit Michigan. After living in Chicago and Racine WI he relocated to the San Francisco Bay area and after many years working in the tech field he finally began making space for drawing and painting again. 

Since Carl began focusing on painting in 2022 his work has been exhibited internationally with the Almenara Art Prize as well as in shows and galleries in Sacramento, Healdsburg, Palo Alto and Scottsdale AZ. His work has received a number of awards including the Bold Award in 2024 as well as selection into the Almenara Art Prize online show 2 years in a row. 

 

2023

Almenara Art Prize Online Exhibition - Spain

UArt Open - Palo Alto CA

 

2024

Bold Expressions - Sacramento CA

Almenara Art Prize Online Exhibition - Spain

UArt Open - Palo Alto CA

Camelback Gallery - Scottsdale

 

Awards

The Bold Award - Sacramento Fine Arts