I see the world as a series of possible paintings. Before I even pick up a brush, I am constantly considering compositions, light, colors, textures, and forms. My preferred method of painting is wet-into-wet using oil paints. The process of dragging wet paint into wet paint is fun and gives the work a spontaneous and painterly look. I prefer creating a painting in one session, known as alla prima. But, I will return to a location many times if needed.
The entire plein air experience gives me great satisfaction. My goal is to continue learning and growing as an artist, and to work diligently creating paintings that reflect my love of nature. After twenty years it's still a joy to be a landscape painter.
I received excellent fine art training at Paier School of Art in Hamden, and the Lyme Academy of Fine Art in Old Lyme, both in Connecticut.
My teaching experience includes at North Hollow School in Rochester, Vermont and at the Johnson College External Degree Program in Johnson, Vermont. And I've given painting demonstrations at various art leagues around the country.
Galleries: Peter O'Neill Gallery, Saint Augustine FL
Exhibits: "Crescent Beach Paintout Show", Island Fine Arts, Crescent Beach FL / "Group Show", Old Saint Augustine Village / "One Man Show", Page Edwards Gallery, Saint Augustine FL / "South of the Plaza", Saint Augustine FL / "Art at the Airport", Saint Augustine FL / "Drawing Board", Montpelier VT / "One Man Show", Orleans Playhouse, Orleans MA / "Artist of the Month", Chamber of Commerce, New Britain CT / "Group Show", Firehouse Gallery, Burlington VT / "Artists in the Garden", EPCOT Center, Lake Buena Vista FL / "The Nature of Art in High Springs" Invitational Paintout & Exhibit, High Springs Gallery, High Springs FL / Jan 24-Feb 29 "One Man Show", Island Fine Art, Crescent Beach FL
Awards: First Place, Crescent Beach Invitational, Island Fine Art / First Place, Art in the Garden, EPCOT Center, Lake Buena Vista FL / Figure Award, Saint Augustine Art Association
Collections: IBM / United Technologies / Lenders Bakery / Barnett Bank / Hallmark Cards / Saint Augustine Art Association
Associations: Plein Air Florida / Plein Air Artists of Saint Augustine / Saint Augustine Art Association / Artists Alliance of North Florida
Website: CharlesDickinson.net
Contact: artist@charlesdickinson.net
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