FineArt

Born in Quebec, Canada in 1943, Charles displayed an early interest in art and by the age of ten had won his first national youth art contest. Selling many of his works while still in his teens, Charles decided to further refine his artistic talents and business skills at Brigham Young University. Charles White's more than forty years of experience in creating works of art are evident in his gardens and landscapes which capture the radiant interplay of light and shadows and infuse nature's beauty with a sense of tranquility and serenity. Each composition is classically crafted with attention to the principles of design, color, value and contrast. His time -consuming technique creates luminous, multi-layered work that welcomes the viewer into a world of tranquil beauty and timeless elegance.

Over the years, Charles has enjoyed critical acclaim from both the public and his peers. He has won numerous awards at juried shows and most recently placed in the Top 200 finalists in the 1994 National Arts for the Parks competition. His originals are collected around the globe from New York to Japan and various countries throughout Europe.

Born in 1947 and raised in western Montana. His interest in art started at an early age, drawing images of the rugged landscape near his home. Mark moved to the bay area in 1971, enrolling in extension classes at California College of Arts and Crafts. He studied still life and figurative drawing and painting with David Hardy, Doug Restivo, Anthony Holdsworth, Sally Park and Robert Semans. In the last five years Mark has focused on pastel, studying portraiture with Fran Erwin and Daniel Greene, and landscapes with Duane Wakeham and Clark Mitchell.

A self-taught artist, Ron has for the past several years studied and been inspired by several diverse genres of landscape art and landscape artists. However, his main inspiration continues to be the wild, open spaces of the earth.

"Since the age of five, I have been interested in looking at and creating art. Now, half a century later, I am more dedicated then ever to the task of trying to transmit the image that is already flashing complete in my mind onto a two dimensional surface. What joy."

Acanthus exhibits art by some of the Bay Area's best local artists. We are currently featuring the works of three great landscape artists, Mark Mertens, Ron Norman and Charles White. You can find originals by all three in our San Ramon Gallery. Our Walnut Creek Gallery is currently featuring Charles White. There are dozens of his originals and giclees to choose from. In addition, both locations offer prints, limited editions and originals by many other artists. Be sure to check in on this page from time to time for upcomming artist events and exhibits.