Charlie Asher, fine artist

Zephyr Cove Boulders - Lake Tahoe

2011-12-21T18:13:00.000-08:00

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

2011-12-21T17:51:00.000-08:00

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

2010-11-13T09:26:00.000-08:00

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

2010-10-18T20:33:00.000-07:00

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

2010-09-17T20:02:00.001-07:00

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

2010-09-05T13:26:00.000-07:00

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

2010-05-17T11:11:00.000-07:00

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

Witchy Woman

2010-04-08T13:08:00.000-07:00

I present to you ...Witchy Woman. At least that is the name for now. I considered others: A Restless Spirit, Light My Fire, Fire Dancer, Spooky, and Spooky Girl, and others. If another title comes to you, please, let me know about it. I would consider it an honor to hear your interpretation through a title.

It is not a perfect pic: there are flash reflections on her left leg. But that gives the real color makeup of her silhouette---Prussian Blue and Manganese Violet.

She is born of the fire, and is part of it. You could say she is dancing fire, or dancing smoke . The next time you look into a fire, feel the heat, and watch the wispy smoke swirl within and away, look for her - she's there.

Charlie

Windstorm in the Sierra Foothills

2009-12-10T17:26:00.000-08:00

"Windstorm in the Sierra Foothills" I worked on capturing movement in this painting. The original is available. 18 x 24 inches; oil on canvas

2009-11-14T16:49:00.000-08:00

"Golden Gate Sunset" is of a famous view through the the bridge with the tower positioned at the Golden Section. Deep purples and blues are complemented by the orange tower. All palette knife, I did the city in "almost" abstract. Oil on canvas, 18 x 24. It sold quickly.

Love Offering to the Sun Goddess

2009-11-09T10:22:00.000-08:00

"Love Offering to the Sun Goddess" The concept for this painting dates back to 1968 when I first fell in love. I saw her as the sun: The Sun Goddess. And here I offer her my love.

Forever Young

2009-10-22T12:50:00.000-07:00

"Forever Young" High atop a mountain in springtime, under a blossoming cherry tree, standing on their tiptoes with their heads in the clouds, they embrace after the dance, "Forever Young" This painting honors Maxfield Parrish. Oil on Canvas; 30 x 40 gallery wrap; $1200.00

Lake Tahoe Sunset

2009-10-15T09:05:00.000-07:00

Lake Tahoe Sunset. On an evening in June, I watched the sun look down on the lake and shimmer the water with yellow, gold hues. From the shore I watched as the day closed its eye.

Feather River California

2009-10-06T13:10:00.000-07:00

"Feather River California" Every year Rhonda and I go camping up on the Feather River in Northern California. We spend our days at a private spot on the river overlooking this scene. It is our special place and after twenty years worth of summers there, I finally painted my version of it. If you think I'm fantasizing with the tree, I challenge you to find our spot and see for yourself.

World in Blue and Taboo

2009-09-16T21:45:00.001-07:00

Just finished these two paintings. On "World in Blue" her hands, her inward stare, the slight lean, the intricate design of her dress and the back lit glare all attracted me. On Taboo, I attempted to capture emotion, expression, personality, character, and technically--folds and depth. I went with a simple background because it does not distract. I want her to pull you in. Her pouty lips and sultry eyes should do it. It took about 16-18 hours to complete. What do you all think? Was it worth the time?

KVIE Art Auction - Aug. 28-30

2009-09-07T19:33:00.000-07:00

"California Landscape" I attended the KVIE 2009 Art Auction Preview Party recently where Rhonda and I had a chance to browse and appreciate over 200 pieces of art. The KVIE Art Auction is juried by local and experienced artists Eric Dahlin and D. Neath. The renowned pieces and winners were auctioned individually starting on Friday, August 28 and continued Saturday and Sunday, August 29 and 30 from 2pm - midnight on KVIE channel 6. My painting entitled California Foothills (above), was one of five chosen from the Procissi Wine Gallery in Folsom and donated towards this worthy cause. It sold for a little over the value I had placed on the piece and both myself and Carol Quinn from Procissi were awarded honorable mentions, which felt pretty good. All in all, our little wine gallery did itself proud ... all donated works were sold to enthusiastic buyers for a win-win situation.