About the Artist

Charles is a retired architect. He first began oil painting during high school and later took several courses in watercolors at The Glassell School of Art at the Museum of Fine Arts Houston and at Watercolor Arts Society - Houston. Since returning to his New England roots, he has studied with artists Caleb Stone and Emily Passman. He has recently exhibited at the Rockport Art Association & Museum as well as at the North Shore Art Association and at The Sargent House Museum both in Gloucester, MA.

Charles and his wife Tina live in a 100 year old house in Rockport, MA. They’’ve combined their professional  architectural and interior design skills to renovate the house and to add a studio for his painting and her weaving.

His awards to date include:

Watercolor Art Society - Houston, January 2022 Show, Honorable Mention, “Babson Farm Quarry”

Rockport Art Association & Musem, Emerging Artist Show, April 2025, Earle Merchant Award,  “Sandy Bay Painters”

Rockport Art Association & Museum, Grassroots Emerging Artist Show June, 2025, Art Supplies Wholesale Award for Excellence in Any Medium, “Winter at Boothbay Harbor”

North Shore Art Association, NSAA Associate Membership Award for Excellence in Any Medium, 2025, “Artist’s Studio”