Charlie Anderson
P: 541-921-1044
PO Box 504
Newport, Or
97365
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Website: http://charlieandersonart.com
Charlie Anderson was born in St. Paul Minnesota in 1946. His Grandfather, Mother and Aunt were artists so he thought he should try painting also. After he retired in 2001 he finally got the chance! He had spent many vacations on the Oregon coast, so in 2001 he left Colorado and moved to his dream location! He started drawing and watercolor classes in Lincoln City with the Artist Studio Association (ASA). After about a year of classes Charlie joined the Yaquina Art Association (YAA). There he served as Vice President for 3 years and continues to enjoy painting, and periodically teaching with the members of the association.
His grandfather taught him some of the basics of photography and black and white film developing, then gave him his first camera. His mother was very talented in oil painting and encouraged him through school. His aunt Shirley Amundsen has worked in assorted mediums and is currently working as an accomplished watercolorist. She has always encouraged his watercolor work. Charlie has met many wonderful people during his time in Oregon who have all been both inspirational and supportive through his continuing art education.
Charlie has taken watercolor workshops from Harold Walkup, Tony Couch, Dr. John Hewitt, Judy Morris and local artist Arlen Gilliland.
Charlie is proud to be a member of the Watercolor Society of Oregon ! His painting “Matriarch” has been juried into the spring 2009 show at Astoria!
Artist statement:
I believe that most of us have artistic talent that is never given the chance to surface. As a child most of us were encouraged to demonstrate artistic capability throughout our school years. I was encouraged at a young age both in art and music. Only after spending years in school, military and a career in electronics there was finally time to pursue painting and photography. Watercolor has been very enjoyable and rewarding. Photography has come in handy to gather material to use in paintings. Too bad it takes some of us so long to find that time to focus on what we love.
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