Alfredo Carlson was born in Haiti and was adopted at age ten by a New England family. He started painting and drawing at a young age, and went on to earn a Bachelor's degree at Lyme Academy of Fine Art and a Master's degree in Fine Art from the University of Delaware, where he also taught Sculpture and Painting to undergraduate students as part of his program. He is currently a professional artist, working as a Sculptor and a Live Event Painter.