"I was born in Santa Monica, California July 1953 Year of Playboy and the double helix. Grew up sailing surfing coin diving along the beaches Of California in penny arcades to yacht clubs. From Swamii's to the Wedge, rode em all. Raised by USMC and Catholic Nuns. 1st Met Caren Anderson In San Marino High 1968. Met again in 2000. We founded Velveteria Museum of Velvet Paintings, Portland Oregon 2005. Opened In Los Angeles, December 2013. Velveteria Museum Epicecenter of Art: 711 New High St., Chinatown Los Angeles. Summer hours Wednesday-Monday 11am- 7pm. Closed Tuesday. Fighting Cultural Deprivation. The Party Keeps on goin....." (Portrait of Carl, painted on velvet, of course, by Mario Jackson.)