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Charles Nivens is an American Artist with over 35 years of professional experience.
The artist has devoted much of his life to
honing his artistic ability and technique. His work has been featured
and exhibited in cities across the U.S. as well as abroad.
Using pallet knife and brush, the artist transforms
canvas, vibrant colors, and textures into contemporary masterpieces.
Each painting is unique and original and showcases the fascination,
mystery and beauty of the world around us.
The artist invites you to pause momentarily to explore,
discover, and appreciate not only the artistic interpretations herein,
but the potential masterpieces of life that surround us on any given
day.
Painting is truly something that is a part of my soul, my way of interpreting the world. I don't believe
that I am just a painter, I'm a creator and an interpreter of light, form, movement and lots of color.
My vehicle for this form of expression is the palette knife. This instrument allows me to add dimension
and life to a flat surface. But the power of expression that I feel and communicate on canvas is through
the action of putting down large amounts of paint that I can mold and sculpt into a landscape or an urban
scene.
I was born in southern Illinois in 1943. I spent my childhood in Salem, Missouri. It was in Missouri, in
grammar school, that my interest in drawing began. At the age of 12, my mother bought me my first painting
set. The colors consisted of blue, brown and green; any additional colors came from left over house paint.
My first canvases were the inside of cereal boxes. Even as a child my passion and determination to paint
was not stifled by my lack of painting materials.
It was not until the early 60's, when my family moved to Illinois, did I invest $50.00 for six 1-hour art
lessons from regional artist Martin Pribil. Pribil taught me the basic techniques of composition and
mixing of colors. During this time my palette was of dark earth colors of the Barbizon era. This
restricted palette seemed to frustrate me. My switch to impressionism reflected my personal vision of
life.
I have had many one man shows as well as galleries across the United States, Canada and Europe.
My goal is to have you, the patrons and admirers of my work, feel as though you are in the scene. I
want you to feel the calmness and sun light of my landscapes. I want you to hear the hustle and bustle
of the city life in my urban scenes.
Most of all I want you to enjoy what I do as much as I enjoy creating each and every piece.
He currently resides in Carrollton Georgia- outside of Atlanta.
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