Local Colour

I'm proud to live in an area with such creative energy and local talent.

Recently I was featured in the Quinte Arts Council's Umbrella, showcasing my work in a two page spread with a brief description of what I do accompanied by an imposing red robot. This is one of my experimental collages and a personal piece, so it's a joy to see it in print.

Here's the copy:

Belleville-based illustrator Carl Wiens has enjoyed a successful career spanning more than 30 year, producing conceptual illustration for books, newspapers and magazines. He has been published in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Time, Forbes, Barron's Weekly and Esquire. Locally you can find his design and artwork featured on Signal Brewery's signs and labels. He also creates prints and paintings and has had several gallery shows in the area. Carl has a number of children's books including the recently published 'Science of Song' for Kids Can Press, written by Alan Cross. In addition to his art, Carl teaches science and technology-based illustration at Sheridan College where his continually inspired by the dedication and creativity of the next generation of illustrators.

Carl finds his inspiration in science and nature and is fascinated by robots, insects and exoplanets. This piece was inspired by the film 'The Current War' about the race to electrify cities in the 19th century.