Kit Carson - Studio Artist

Since 1976 - Self-employed artist, engraver, sculptor
Member of, the American Jewelry Design Council, the Society of American Goldsmiths, and the American Craft Association.

Currently employed full-time.
 
1970 - 1972
Yavapai College

1972 - 1975
University of Oregon

1985 - 1988
Sandblasted art glass for restaurants for Mark Miller

1982 - 2019
Various Retail Art Shows nationwide, and one-man shows

1986 -2021
Private commissions for various entertainment individuals, including Robin Williams

1996
Designed and built private home and studio, in New River AZ. (Rastra stone and steel)

1992 - 2005
Architectural steel sculpture; sconces, fireplaces, railings, door handles, etc. for Shelby Wilson Architect, Carefree AZ

2007
Featured Artist on Craft in America PBS series

2007 - 2009
Custom guitar design for the Fender Custom Shop. Including one for Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top

2008
AZ Commission on the Arts Grant for study with Sam Alfano, engraver

2015
Sonny Tuttle Award, Western Design Conference in Jackson WY

2018
Designed new private home and studio in Prescott AZ

2020
Custom Order raven sculpture, 12ft long, ridable.
Custom Order dragonfly sculpture, 10ft by 14ft.
Both pieces made from recycled metal

2020
Custom Order stone bench made from 3 found granite boulders