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Charles
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has been the driving force in Charles’ life since he was a boy.
The first exposure to art was watching his grandmother paint
wildlife and nature landscapes. Charles
has developed his own unique style of hyper-realism. He takes subtle
nuances in human form and faces and transforms them into photo-realistic
portraits with use of color, negative space and crisp lines..
Charles was trained as a graphic designer which shows in his meticulous attention to detail. His inspiration comes from meeting a variety of people and finding unique qualities in each of his models. He constructs the painting and photo shots in his head by utilizing peoples’ features, personality and form. He is able to build his photographic sessions to tailor a desired aspect, even though the model may be unaware of the potential significance of the shot. Charles uses color to capture each model’s unique personality and mood. His application of a dominant color moves his pieces from photo-realism to hyper-realism. Charles’ use of color enhances mood and emotion in his work. The music in which he listens to during the construction of the painting is also chosen carefully to aid in the feeling he wants the piece to convey. |
After initial interviews with
the models, Charles finds the correct scenario in which the model would
portray his/her best traits. The
model is then put into the scenario Charles has created. These scenarios
set a mood which is portrayed in the painting. Charles’ art hangs in homes
and businesses throughout the country. Other accomplishments include
being featured in Chicago Gallery News.
His work can be seen in a variety of galleries throughout the
city of Chicago. His artistic expression goes
beyond the canvas as well. Charles
has used his ability to remodel his home.
His work has been printed in Better Homes & Gardens Kitchen
editions, Bathroom Makeover and, most recently, has been chosen as the
Number Two Dream Bathroom in the country.
Charles resides in the southwest suburbs of Chicago with his wife
and continues to explore new images to photograph and paint. |
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