Zephyr Cove Boulders - Lake Tahoe

This was done at an Artist's retreat in South Lake Tahoe near Zephyr Cove, Titled: Zephyr Cove Boulders. Oil on Canvas 30 x 40 Original for sale, framed, $888.00

The Long Pink Sip of Vogue

The  Long Pink Sip of Vogue is my interpretation of a Vogue covergirl, vintage year 1915. I used my wife, Rhonda as the model. It's oil on canvas, 24 x 36. Giclee available.

Small Wonders Show - Many Faces of Barbie

Today, November 13, 2010, Procissi Cellars in conjunction with the Sutter Street Artists will host the "Small Wonders Show" at 627 Sutter Street in Historic Folsom. Come on down and check out the small wonders. The show will be on display until the end of November.

I chose to paint small portraits of Barbie. They are 12" x 12" oil on canvas. I hope you enjoy them.

Above and looking down on these little wonders is my painting, Taboo. This steely blue eyed and pout lipped woman will knock you out. She's painted 24" x 30" oil on canvas and framed in a blond birch frame.

Charlie

Taboo





Mod Barbie



Classy Barbie

Disco Barbie

Nurse Barbie

Beach Barbie

Divorced Barbie

Vogue Cover Girl 1919 - At The Beach

Vogue Cover Girl from 1919 (I call) "A Day At The Beach." I wanted to actually feel the era. The dreams, the smiles in the mirror, so to speak. Never an ugliness - stylized beauty, staring, pouting, perfect. The ladies of Vogue. This is the first one. I want to do two more. I have fancy frames already to go.

Technically, it is a simple painting. I washed the umbella area with a thin white to tone down the color; that was a first for me, and I like that technique -it's quick and it works. I worked the skin tones the most by blending reds, browns, and yellows with white. The rest is mostly color over color. I had a blast doing the painting. I hope you enjoy. Charlie

Twisted

It is all about attitude. Bringing forth the attitude, the emotional stance. When you're young you work at it, dress for it, live it.

Here she is in all her glory.

"Beauty moody defiant, radiant in her open blouse impertinence, her curled lips and sultry eyes dare you - TWISTED."

Charlie

"Interiorscapes" Juried Art Show September 17th

Art Show Invitation: Everyone please join me for the opening reception, Friday, September 17, 6-8 pm. There will be live music and refreshments. The show will be held at the Gallery at 48 Natoma (address, 48 Natoma)

I have included my "Night Fears" painting, which doesn't do it justice because the colors are muted, plus the original is 36 x 36 inches -- large, imposing, and scary. Come see it for real. It comes with a poem: Shadows dripping shade on jagged edges frayed. Frozen panic staring as the snake tastes dread - blue darkness dead. A warped hand yanks at the light to chase away the NIGHT-FEARS.

Hope to see you there. Charlie

Art Studio Tour - Spring 2010

Dear Family and Friends,

This next weekend, May 22 and 23, is our annual Art Studio Tour. Come by and enjoy art, wine, and antipasti (from my cookbook)

I'll be showing my artwork at Lori Anderson's studio located at 313 Fayette Way, Folsom, 95630 (if you're not familiar, Map Quest or Google Map it). Fayette is off Oak Parkway and N. Lexington, and there will be signs posted to guide you.

If you cannot make it, check out my website, www.artbycharlieasher.com or my Facebook page - I just posted most of my paintings.

Hope to see you there.

Charlie