New Works: "Etude - Grecian Ewer"

This beautiful little gem is another example of Charles' vibrant and lush brushwork. The ewer so lucky to be the focus of this painting was brought back by Charles' mother years ago after one of her multiple trips to Greece. She was a enthusiastic globetrotter! (10 x 8, oil on panel)

Both this painting and "Etude - Autumn Berries" are currently on display at The Winsor Gallery in McDonough GA as part of their Tiny Treasures holiday exhibit through December 31.

"Tiny Treasures"
The Winsor Gallery
34 Macon Street, McDonough GA 30253
770-957-7292 -- Vicki@TheWinsorGallery.com

New Works: "Etude - Autumn Berries"

Charles painted this lovely little piece just in time for the holidays. In fact, I'm debating using it for our Christmas card.

The overall cool feel of the fabric with the touches of warm in the berries and dried leaves are both echoed in the reflections and variations on the surface of the vase. The last berries of autumn captured with lush brushwork. (10 x 8, oil on panel)

Oil Painters of America Eastern Regional Exhibition

Charles' beautiful still-life painting "Study in Blue" has been accepted into the Oil Painters of America 2009 Eastern Regional Exhibition of Traditional Oils. This prestigious show is being hosted this year by the Corse Gallery & Atelier in Jacksonville Florida.

The opening reception is this Friday, November 20, and the show hangs until December 23. OPA exhibitions are always must-see events, and if you're anywhere near the area, I highly recommend stopping by. The exhibition is also presented on the gallery's website.

This is the 4th OPA exhibition that Charles has had the honor of being juried into. Membership into the organization is itself juried, and member artists from the entire eastern half of the nation vie for space in each year's Eastern Regional. Founded in 1991, the OPA and its 3200+ members are dedicated to preserving and promoting excellence in traditional representational fine art.

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Oil Painters of America
2009 Eastern Regional Juried Exhibition of Traditional Oils
November 20 - December 23, 2009
opening reception: Fri. Nov. 20, 6-9 pm
Corse Gallery & Atelier
4144 Herschel St., Jacksonville FL 32210
877-386-8205 -- CorseGalleryAtelier@comcast.net

Chosen as One of Southwest Art's "21 Over 31"

Wonderful news! In the November 2009 issue of Southwest Art magazine Charles was chosen as a finalist in their inaugural "21 Over 31" competition showcasing some of the nation's best emerging artists over the age of 31.

We are honored to be included in this select group, the result of an extensive nation-wide search by the magazine's editors. This issue is on the newsstands now, don't miss it!

"Remnant of Empire" Receives Recognition

The awards reception for the 81st Grand National Exhibition of the American Artists Professional League was held yesterday afternoon, November 8th -- "Remnant of Empire" was honored with the Raymond Chow Memorial Award!

We were unable to attend the festivities at the Salmagundi Club in NYC, but were thrilled when we got the call. More information about the exhibition can be found in our previous post.

Finalist in AAPL 81st Grand National Exhibition

"Remnant of Empire" has been named a finalist in the 81st Grand National Exhibition of the American Artists Professional League!

This is the second year in a row that Charles has had the great honor of being chosen as a finalist in this prestigious show. We were very pleased to have once again made it past their stringent selection committee. (His painting "The Red Cup" received the Jack Richeson & Co. Award in last year's exhibition.)

"Remnant of Empire" will join works by artists from all across the country. The exhibition will hang at the Salmagundi Club in New York City from November 3-13. If you find yourself in the area, please try to drop by and see what promises to be a wonderful show.

Based in New York City since its inception in 1928, the AAPL focuses on meeting the increasing interest in traditional realism within American art. The organization strives "to advance the cause of fine arts in America, through the promotion of high standards of beauty, integrity and craftsmanship in painting, sculpture and the graphic arts."

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The American Artists Professional League, Inc.
81st Grand National Exhibition
November 3-13, 2009
awards reception: Sun. Nov. 8, 2-5 pm
Salmagundi Club
47 Fifth Avenue, New York NY 10003
212-645-1345 -- AAPLinc@gmail.com

Upcoming November - January Painting Class Dates

The dates for the next sessions of classes at both Binders Art in Atlanta and the Quinlan Visual Arts Center in Gainesville have now been posted.

-- Binders: Tuesdays, November 3 - December 15, 2009 and Tuesdays, January 5 - February 9, 2010.

-- Quinlan: Wednesdays, December 2, 2009 - January 20, 2010

In the Binders class, Charles has recently added the option of figure work to the curriculum, so at least three of the classes in the 6-week session may be with a live model. At both locations, afternoon and evening classes are again offered. We look forward to seeing everyone there.

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Painting - Design and Technique
Tuesday afternoons (1-4 pm) or evenings (6-8:30 pm)
$140 for six weeks
next 4 session dates:
- November 3 - December 15, 2009 (no class on Nov. 24)
- January 5 - February 9, 2010
- February 23 - April 6, 2010 (no class on Mar. 16)
- April 20 - May 25, 2010

The Art School at Binders
Piedmont Peachtree Crossing
3330 Piedmont Road, Suite 18, Atlanta GA 30305
http://learning.bindersart.com/
contact person: Eli Pelizza - 404-237-6331 ext 203

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Painting - Design and Technique
Wednesday afternoons (1-4 pm) or evenings (6:30-9:30 pm)
$150 (members) $165 (nonmembers) for six weeks
next session dates:
- December 2, 2009 - January 20, 2010 (no class on Dec. 23 or Dec. 30)

Quinlan Visual Arts Center
514 Green Street NE, Gainesville GA 30501
http://www.QuinlanArtsCenter.org/
770-536-2575 or email info@QuinlanArtsCenter.org

Members' Exhibition at the Quinlan

Last Thursday evening Charles and I took some time off to attend the opening reception for the Quinlan Visual Arts Center's 62nd Annual Members' Exhibition. It was another packed house! (I had to wait quite a while before I could take any pictures, or you wouldn't have been able to see anything through the crowd.)

The quality of the art this year was superb. It speaks wonders for the organization when so many accomplished artists are on the member rolls.

Two of Charles' paintings, An Epic in Three Acts and Persimmon and Bronze, are included in the exhibition. It will remain hanging until December 5.

The Quinlan has posted a gallery of some of the reception pictures. It is available on their website here.

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Quinlan Visual Arts Center
62nd Annual Members' Exhibition
October 15 - December 5, 2009
514 Green Street NE, Gainesville GA 30501
770-536-2575 -- info@QuinlanArtsCenter.org

"Takin' it Easy" Travels to Denver for AIS Exhibition

"Takin' it Easy - a Study" has been accepted into the 10th Annual National Juried Exhibition of the American Impressionist Society.

We are so thrilled to be included in this prestigious and extremely high quality show. Only 189 pieces were accepted out of almost 650 entries. The judge for this year's exhibition is AIS Master Artist Quang Ho.

If you're interested in seeing some really wonderful paintings, the entire exhibit is currently on-line and can be viewed through the AIS website.

"Takin' it Easy" ships out next week for Denver and her Rocky Mountain adventures. Oh, how I wish we were going with her!

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American Impressionist Society
10th Annual National Juried Exhibition
October 23 - December 1, 2009
opening reception: Friday Oct. 23, 5-7 pm
Saks Galleries
3019 East 2nd Ave., Denver CO 80206
303-333-4144 -- info@SaksGalleries.com