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| Hello Friends, Associates and Fellow Art Enthusiasts,
Well here it is January again, and another new year full of possibilities and opportunities stretches out before us. We've been busy here preparing to meet them all head on!
Charles ended 2009 on a high note with his inclusion in Southwest Art magazine's list of 21 of the best emerging artists in the nation over the age of 31.
 So far in 2010, we're finalizing plans for two workshops in the Atlanta area - "The Essentials of Figure Painting" - which will carry on the New York style of serious art training that Charles is known for. We'll be bringing the skeleton out of the closet for these, for emphasis will be on the study of the underlying structure and how to bring it to life on the canvas.
Speaking of bringing canvases to life, Charles has cranked up the studio into full production in preparation for his upcoming one man show "Transitions" which will open June 6 at the Quinlan Visual Arts Center in Gainesville GA. As I write this in a cozy corner with a view of the easel, I get to watch another beautiful figurative piece take shape. As Charles' reputation grows, things are getting more exciting around here, and it's full steam ahead!
We hope you enjoy the highlights included below. We welcome your comments and suggestions, and would love to hear from you.
Thank you for your support,
Heather Walls
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| Honors from Southwest Art Magazine |
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Charles Named One of 2009's "21 Over 31"
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! The issue featured Charles' still-life painting "Persimmon and Bronze" along with the work of the 20 other artists included in this select group. The editors of Southwest Art use this competition, along with their "21 Under 31" feature, to bring attention to artists they feel should be closely watched and whose work should be collected by today's fine art connoisseurs.
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Charles Serves as Selection Juror
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Exhibition Features Georgia Artists
 The Arts Clayton Gallery in Jonesboro, Georgia asked Charles to serve as the selection juror for their 2010 Annual Juried Exhibition. We spent a lovely afternoon with gallery director Karen Powers going over the entries and within several hours Charles had it narrowed down to just under 60 finalists - an impressive and solid showing of Georgia artists. Although a separate judges panel will award the ribbons, Charles is allowed one pick for a juror's award. His choice will be announced at the opening reception on Thursday evening, February 4.
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National, Regional and Local
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Autumn Exhibitions were Widespread
Over the past few months Charles has had paintings included in 4 group juried exhibitions:
The playful portrait "Takin' it Easy - a study" was accepted into the 10th Annual National Juried Exhibition of the American Impressionist Society held at the prestigious Saks Galleries in Denver, Colorado.  His stark and exotic still-life "Remnant of Empire" also travelled far afield to the American Artists Professional League's 81st Grand National Exhibition held at the historic Salmagundi Club in New York City, where it was honored with the Raymond Chow Memorial Award. This is the second year in a row that Charles has won an award in this exhibition. Another of Charles' still-life paintings "Study in Blue" was accepted into the Oil Painters of America 2009 Eastern Regional Exhibition of Traditional Oils. This show was a little closer to home, hosted by the Corse Gallery & Atelier in Jacksonville, Florida. The Quinlan Visual Arts Center's 62nd Annual Members Exhibition in Gainesville, Georgia included two of his paintings: the still-life "Persimmon and Bronze" and the multi-figure narrative piece "An Epic in Three Acts."
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Solo and Juried Group Exhibitions
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| Current and Upcoming
1st Annual Southeastern Regional Plein Air Exhibition
February 5 - 26, 2010
opening reception: Friday, February 5, 6-8:30 pm
The Gallery at Paper Mill Village
255 Village Parkway, Marietta GA 30067
678-755-1079 -- DThomas555@aol.com -- www.TheArtSchoolinSandySprings.com/the_Gallery.html
Atlanta Fine Arts League
2010 Members Exhibition
March 27 - June 26, 2010
opening reception: Saturday, March 27, 6-8 pm
Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art
30 Atlanta Street, Marietta GA 30060
770-528-1444 -- info@MariettaCobbArtMuseum.org -- www.MariettaCobbArtMuseum.org -- www.AtlantaFineArtsLeague.org
"Transitions" - Paintings & Drawings by Charles Young Walls
June 3 - August 15, 2010
opening reception: Thursday, June 6, 6-8 pm
Quinlan Visual Arts Center
514 Green Street NE, Gainesville GA 30501 770-536-2575 -- info@QuinlanArtsCenter.org -- www.QuinlanArtsCenter.org
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"Etude - Grecian Ewer" 10 x 8, oil on panel
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Upcoming Figure Workshops
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McDonough GA in April, Atlanta GA in July
Due to popular demand, Charles will be teaching 2 figure painting workshops in the Atlanta area in the coming months. Open to intermediate and advanced students only, "The Essentials of Figure Painting" will emphasize study of the underlying structure and how to bring it to life on the canvas.
April 22 - 25, 2010
On April 22-25, 2010 we hope you will join him in McDonough, Georgia at The Winsor Gallery for a 3 1/2 day figure workshop. A demonstration on Thursday evening will be followed by 3 full days of painting. The demo will also be available to attendees from outside the workshop.
The Winsor Gallery is located just off the square in historic downtown McDonough GA, approximately 25 miles south of I-285. More details will be forthcoming from us, or you can contact Vicki Anglyn of The Winsor Gallery to inquire. July 30 - August 1, 2010 Later in the year Charles will be hosted in Atlanta by The Art School at Binders for the weekend of July 30 - August 1, 2010 for yet another in depth figure painting workshop. Three full days of figure and anatomy study. Binders is located in the heart of Buckhead, near the intersection of Peachtree and Piedmont Roads in Atlanta. Again, more information will be forthcoming from us, or you can contact their education coordinator to inquire. |
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| Ongoing Oil Painting Classes in Atlanta
Charles' classes at Binders have been a tremendous success. They are becoming very popular and are filling up with serious artists intent to learn and excited by the process.
 Serious art classes that impart true working knowledge are hard to find this far from New York - don't pass up this opportunity. Charles' aim is to teach the fundamental principles of design and technique utilizing still life and live models, providing participants with a good solid core of knowledge on which to build their own artistic vision. Painting - Design and Technique
Tuesday afternoons (1-4 pm) or evenings (6-8:30 pm)
$140 for six weeks
Next sessions: February 23rd - April 6th, 2010 (no class on Mar. 16)
April 20th - May 25th, 2010
June 8th - July 13th, 2010
July 27th - August 31st, 2010 The Art School at Binders
Piedmont Peachtree Crossing 3330 Piedmont Road Suite 18, Atlanta GA 30305 http://Learning.BindersArt.com
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Classes Also Offered in Gainesville, Georgia Charles also teaches his popular oil painting class at the Quinlan Visual Arts Center in Gainesville.
Painting - Design and Technique
Wednesday afternoons (1-4 pm) or evenings (6:30-9:30 pm)
$150 (members) $165 (non-members) for six weeks
Next sessions: February 3rd - March 10th, 2010
March 24th - April 28th, 2010
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"Etude - Autumn Berries" 10 x 8, oil on panel
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We hope you enjoyed this most recent issue of Charles' quarterly newsletter. We look forward to keeping you informed on a regular basis of all the exciting news and goings-on in his studio.
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Sincerely,
Heather Walls
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