Biography
Charles is originally from a small rural farming community in Oakland, Nebraska, which had a population of 1400. He became interested in art at the very young age of 5 years old and began painting at the age of 11.
While still in high school, he received a scholarship for a summer painting program at Otis/Parson's School of Design in Los Angeles and this experience greatly broadened his ideas of process and technique.
He moved to the Los Angeles area in 1993 and has held a variety of art related jobs. For 20 years Charles was an illustrator for a "World Famous Company" that has theme parks all over the world... Hmmm?
He left that place in 2015 and has been doing commissions, paintings, and various art endeavors full time.
While still in high school, he received a scholarship for a summer painting program at Otis/Parson's School of Design in Los Angeles and this experience greatly broadened his ideas of process and technique.
He moved to the Los Angeles area in 1993 and has held a variety of art related jobs. For 20 years Charles was an illustrator for a "World Famous Company" that has theme parks all over the world... Hmmm?
He left that place in 2015 and has been doing commissions, paintings, and various art endeavors full time.
Artist Statement
I am proficient in several styles and mediums. I used to think that art needed to be realistic. Over the years I have grown to appreciate abstraction and impressionism. Most recently my work has taken a turn towards symbolism and assemblage using found objects and materials.
One never knows what can inspire... provoke emotion. ~ Art
One never knows what can inspire... provoke emotion. ~ Art
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