Moments & Milestones

Moments worth
remembering

A look back at shows, features, and milestones — plus a peek at what’s currently on the easel.

Milestones

Highlights, not headlines

Upcoming · November 2026

New Works: The Oyster Series Continues

Carlos will debut a new body of work in New Orleans this November. Details on the Gallery and the opening reception to come.

2010

The Oyster Series Begins

In the wake of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, Carlos turned to one of Louisiana's most recognizable symbols — the oyster shell — as the foundation for a body of work that's still evolving today.

2014

Cover Feature, Where New Orleans Magazine

"Oyster Art" put Carlos's shell paintings on the cover, introducing the series to a wider New Orleans audience alongside features in NOLA.com, Gambit, and Artsy Forager.

2016

"Art and Time" — A Studio Film

A short documentary look at Carlos's process, filmed in his New Orleans studio, offering a rare behind-the-scenes glimpse into how a piece comes together.

2016

Solo & Group Exhibitions Across New Orleans

A steady run of shows — "Poetry and Landscapes," "Southern Delights," and more — cemented the oyster series as a recognizable presence in the city's gallery scene.

2025

Cover Feature, Country Roads Magazine

"Sweet and Spicy" landed the December 2025 cover — an oyster Carlos described as reminding him of twins, one side draped in kumquats, the other festooned with hot peppers from his garden.

"Sweet and Spicy" · Oil on Canvas

2026

Featured in Louisiana Life

A full feature in the July/August issue traced the story behind the oyster series — including how oil from the actual Deepwater Horizon spill made its way into Carlos's very first shell painting.

"The Bride"

"The Nesters"

Today

Represented by Gallery Orange

Carlos's current work is represented by Gallery Orange in New Orleans' French Quarter, with private collectors holding his paintings across the United States.

Fresh off the Easel

Recent Works