Carlos Anderson: A Pioneer of Regionalist Painting Carlos J. Anderson (May 1, 1904 — July 11, 1978) was an American painter, illustrator and graphic designer who achieved prominence as a leading figure in the Regionalism movement during the mid-20th century. Born in Midvale, Utah, he cultivated a distinctive artistic vision rooted in observation of the landscapes and traditions of his native state—a perspective that would profoundly s…