Charon

Charon

Born in 1958, artist Charon grew up in the metro Phoenix area of Arizona. He
began to cultivate his creative mind at a very early age. In fact, his first private
show was held at a local private library when he was only twelve years old. In
high school, Charon developed a love of watercolors, and continued to
pursue his education through art scholarships to colleges in both Arizona
and Utah. During a break in his undergraduate years, he spent two years in
Taiwan where he acquired an impassioned fondness of oriental tradition
and art. Charon draws from his experiences in Taiwan and the influence of
eastern culture for inspiration as an artist.

For Charon, the splendor of nature and wonder of the world itself leaves an
impression that long outlasts any one artistic movement. He is passionate
about depicting the worth in brilliant subtleties of everyday life. He does not
rely on specific movements or periods in art history to drive his own unique
style, but does appreciate the fluidity of present day watercolorists. Charon's
work can best be described as an all-embracing balance of converse yet
connected imagery. It is an anecdote of light and dark; from translucent to
opaque; from abstract to realism. His style is diverse and captures life's
nuances in both subtle and dramatic ways. Whether it be a graceful
landscape or a resonant color field abstract, Charon's work evokes a felling
of peace and tranquility. The depth of his paintings calls viewers to reflection;
an uninterrupted moment kept for inner thoughts and deeper meanings.