New Works: "The Calling Unknown"

I think this has to be one of my favorites from among Charles' most recent paintings. The power of the pose and the energy evoked by this painting's attitude belie the focus and simplicity of its composition. A friend has even recently described it as "electrifying."

I sometimes catch myself leaning forward as I look at it, almost as if I'm reaching with him and can feel that unseen pull of the calling unknown.
(18 x 26, oil on linen)

"The Calling Unknown"   18 x 26   oil on linen

Upcoming Class Dates at Johns Creek Arts Center

The Johns Creek Arts Center, in Johns Creek GA, has posted their Spring 2011 schedule to their website.

"Intermediate and Advanced Oil Painting," Charles' new painting class there, has been very well received and is again offered on Wednesdays, in both the morning and evening. Classes are 3 hours long.

Because of the arts center's Spring Break Camp kid's activities, there will be no adult classes on Wednesday April 6 or Wednesday May 4.

Intermediate and Advanced Oil Painting
March 23 - May 11, 2011
(6 week session)
Wednesdays: 10:30 am - 1:30 pm
                      7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
$155 for 6 weeks

2011 Workshop Schedule

So far on the calendar, we have 5 workshops scheduled for 2011. Please contact the hosting venue for registration information.

March 10-13, 2011

Atlanta GA
The Essentials of Figure Painting 
The Art School at Binders
www.BindersArt.com

April 7-10, 2011

Revised Dates!

Chattanooga TN
Painting the Still Life 
ArtWorks Chattanooga
www.ArtWorksChat.com

June 2-5, 2011

McDonough GA
Painting the Still Life 
The Winsor Gallery
www.TheWinsorGallery.com

Sept. 29 - Oct. 2, 2011

Atlanta GA
The Essentials of Figure Painting 
The Art School at Binders
www.BindersArt.com

October 20-23, 2011

McDonough GA
Painting the Figure 
The Winsor Gallery
www.TheWinsorGallery.com