Charlie Easton comes from a family of British artists. He moved to Canada in 2006 and immediately fell in love with the same scenery that inspired many of the Group of Seven.
A prolific painter of landscapes and seascapes in both oils and acrylics, Charlie is represented by galleries across North America and Europe where he regularly has solo exhibitions of his work.
He is a Senior Signature Member of the Federation of Canadian Artists (SFCA) and has studied at the Slade School of Fine Art and at Emily Carr University.
His teaching is now in demand and in 2021 he will be on the faculty at the Plein Air Convention in Denver, Colorado.
Charlie has a studio in Vancouver, but his first love is painting on location in BC, Alberta, California and beyond. He has had residencies in Haida Gwaii, with The Haida Nation and Parks Canada, in Banff and in Whistler.
He is a proud brand ambassador for the Canadian outdoor brand MEC who help him get to the remotest places to paint, and keep him dry.
Charlie’s EXPERTISE
Listed below are this Mentor’s specialty skills. Join this group if you want to grow in these areas.
Specialty: ✔ Plein Air, ✔ Critiques, ✔ Technical
Technical:
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Colour and Composition
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Studio Setup for Art Production
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Technique Demos
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Providing Art Critiques
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Supplies and Tools – what to use, where to save, and where to spend
Always the best mentor and artist. Short of words to express my awe on the amount of knowledge that Charlie possesses and his ability to explain the concepts and put critiques in words is simply outstanding. I am grateful to have Charlie as my mentor.
The critiques of everyone’s work are packed with valuable lessons that can apply to the rest of the group. I appreciate that Charlie is very fluent in technology and can show his suggestions in photoshop effortlessly.
I always enjoy Charlie’s enthusiasm and sharing of his experience.
Inspiring as always! Charlie is an amazing mentor.
Wow… just wow! I’m so glad to have finally gotten into Charlie’s group. This was SUPER helpful and I can’t wait to meet again!
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EMERGING
Mentorship Membership
$ USD87/Monthly Membership
This group is exclusively focused on critiquing members' work.
Next session: September 20, 2024
On the 3rd Friday of every month 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM MDT Fri
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MORE ABOUT THE ARTIST
The closer I can get to my subject – both physically and mentally – the more honest and impactful my paintings are. I want the viewer to come hiking with me, to ski by my side, and to see the same stunning views that get me so excited to be alive.
Optically, I’m fascinated by focus. How the eye and mind latches onto just a few deeply moving elements within a landscape to create a simplified and evocative statement of place.
I try to focus all my energy on capturing these important elements. Expending energy on anything that gets in the way of the story just isn't worth it. I paint in a style which mirrors my life motto. Maximum fun, minimum fuss.
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