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World-renowned contemporary artist Michael Carson is known for his dynamic and expressive figurative paintings on panel, with nondescript, abstract backgrounds that highlight the emotions and gestures of his subjects. For the first time in nearly 20 years, Carson is revisiting canvas in a brand new collection that will be unveiled at Bonner David Galleries Scottsdale on December 1st. Canvas was first used by Venetian painters during the early Italian Renaissance, who found it more suitable than panel for the humid climate. Originally made from tightly woven hemp, they also discovered that …