Feature Artist Bio

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By permission of the artist, The Cyber Art Show is pleased to feature the second of two 12-piece exhibitions of works by contemporary American landscape painter Chuck Marshall (born 1957 in Ohio, USA).

Born and raised in Ohio, Chuck Marshall (Charles W. Marshall, Jr.) He grew up in the very small town of New Antioch, about seven miles outside of Wilmington. The surrounding area was known for its agriculture - mainly hogs and corn. So Chuck grew up working farms and spending time in his father's construction trade, but from a very early age Chuck knew he wanted to do something different with his life - he knew he was going to be an artist. He would spend hours each day sketching images of fields and hillsides that he would see while roaming the countryside.

When in high school Chuck was fortunate enough to have an art teacher that cared about young artistic minds and introduced Chuck to all forms of art. Chuck went on to attend one year at the Cincinnati Art Academy before moving to southern California, where he studied at the California Art Institute. While out west he studied with various artists that worked in the Southwest and California Plein Air styles. ('Plein Air' is a French term meaning to paint from life, or on location.)

At that time in Chuck’s early career, his focus was on wildlife and the landscapes he loved so much. When he could, he would go outside to paint. Although family obligations didn't leave much time for Chuck to dedicate himself to his art, he was still able to find enough success in his paintings to keep him inspired as an artist.

Throughout his career, Chuck has also worked as an illustrator and graphic designer. His illustrations have been featured in magazines, books, popcorn tins, as well as prints and greeting cards. His fine art has been published in International Artist and American Artist Magazine. Chuck has won numerous awards and has also performed as a judge in juried art competitions. His work hangs in many private and corporate collections, and he has been asked to demonstrate his craft for art groups, teaching both illustration and fine art classes. He is a member of many art groups local and national.

Today his art has taken a turn more towards the elements of art than the subject matter. Shapes, values, edges, line, color, and so on attract his eye more now. He feels great painting comes from that and not how well you can draw an object.

Chuck's art is a direct reflection of his love of art, nature and life itself.

                                             Coming Events

One Man Show

Event Dates: 5/6/2016 -

Reception: 5/6/2016 5pm - 8pm

Location: Mary Ran GalleryPhone Number: 513-871-5604

Address:

3668 Erie Avenue

Cincinnati, Ohio 45208

Website: http://www.maryrangallery.net

Wayne Art Center 10th Anniversary Plein Air Festival

Event Dates: 5/9/2016 - 5/14/2016
Reception: 5/14/2016  7:00- 10:00 pm
Location: Wayne Art Center
Phone Number: (610) 688-3553 Ext 2
Address:
413 Maplewood Avenue
Wayne, PA 19087
Website: http://www.waynepleinair.org


Fifth Annual Finger Lakes Plein Air Competition and Festival Event Dates: 6/7/2016 - 6/12/2016

Reception: 6/11/2016 6:00 - 9:00 pm

Location: Finger Lakes Region

Website: http://www.fingerlakespleinair.com

      May 12, 2016