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Carleton Bates Varney
Early Life and Education Carleton Bates Varney (January 23, 1937 – July 14, 2022) was an American decorator, designer, lecturer, and author, renowned as “Mr. Color,” whose artistic vision centered on the audacious use of vibrant hues and intricate patterns—a stylistic approach profoundly rooted in Orphism. Born in Lynn, Massachusetts, Varney’s formative years unfolded amidst the coastal charm of Nahant, shaping his appreciation for nat
ural beauty and informing his later design sensibilities. He pursued higher education diligently, earning a bachelor's degree in Spanish and fine arts from Oberlin College in Ohio in 1958—a foundation that fostered intercultural understanding and broadened his artistic horizons—and subsequently securing a master’s degree in fine arts education from New York University in 1969. This academic grounding equipped him with pedagogical skill…