Charles Newman

Charles Newman received his Master’s Degree in Fine Art from the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts in 2008, focusing on plein air painting. Prior to receiving his MFA, Charles received a BFA in Painting from Rowan University in 2002, where he also studied music. In 2001, Charles had the opportunity to study painting and photography abroad at the Scuola Lorenzo de’Medici in Florence, Italy.

Charles currently resides in Haddon Township, NJ and continues to paint en plein air around his neighborhood, in the city, and out in nature.  He works with the Philadelphia Mural Arts Program, and has participated in the creation of numerous murals throughout the city. Charles also teaches life painting and drawing courses at the Main Line Art Center in Haverford, Pennsylvania.

Charles says, "The process of making a painting is more than just the painting itself. For me, it’s a journey, discovery, experience and sensation. My work hints at the sweetness and rigor of daily life. From the overlooked industrial settings to the privacy of the home I am always conscious of the effect of light on different surfaces and through various filters. Light is established through the reaction of a color next to another color. To achieve the fresh and harmonious representation of light, many of my works are done alla prima. Whether painting en plein air, an interior, or a still life, I strive to discover the integrity of my personal touch, as I bear witness to the moment and the changing conditions of my surroundings. Translating these elements onto the surface makes the painting process challenging, but also exciting."