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310 ART “Times Square” Triptych NYC, watercolor, 40 x 78 by Nadine Charlsen Atypical Dimensions: voLUMINOUS Watercolors of Nadine Charlsen BY FLETA MONAGHAN • RIVER ARTS DISTRICT, ASHEVILLE Nadine Charlsen can be found every day in her studio space at 310 ART creating large scale watercolors. Her newest piece up on an easel, she is surrounded by framed works and carefully organized large files of paintings sorted by countries. While she does create some smaller pieces, none are your usual watercolor paintings. Most viewers and even experienced collectors do not recognize this work as watercolor. With bold and striking lights and darks, layers, glazing, distressing, scraping, and splattering, she transforms her subjects into dramatic large-scale works that are collected as primary focal points in homes and businesses. Charlsen’s background as a theater professional contributes to her feel for drama. You can often find her at her easel working with the painting upright, brush in one hand and spray water bottle in the other. When most would think the work is finished, she wets the surface with water and washes of paint nearly obscuring the image. Then she reconstructs and brings out the luminous light with methods that seem almost magical. And, rather than keeping these techniques all to herself, she enjoys teaching and mentoring an ever-growing number of both aspiring and experienced painters at the school at 310 ART. This February and March, Charlsen will have a featured exhibit showcasing her large pieces. Her show is cleverly titled ”Atypical Dimensions: voLUMINOUS Watercolors.” She explains, “My watercolors are not your typical small detailed 8x10 light, smooth paintings. I paint large rough, gritty images of cities, landscapes, industrial sites that have texture and depth. The watercolors that I will show in the 10 |RAPID RIVER’S ARTS & CULTURE MAGAZINE Vol. 22, No. 06 — February 2019
Shop, Learn, Explore. . . Everyday, All Year Round Nadine Charlsen painting Trains voLuminous Dimensions show are much larger than “grandma’s watercolors.” “I paint from dark to light establishing the value composition before the color. I love this process because the painting seems to show mood and atmosphere before being cluttered by too much color. The subjects that I paint are from my photographs taken with strong luminous highlights and shadows. Old buildings, industrial areas, bridges, trains, etc. are strong subjects that work well with this strong painting style.” Besides her years as a theater professional in NYC, Charlsen has traveled to many countries taking thousands of photos. When she began “East River Moon” watercolor 39x54, Nadine Charlsen her recent Train Series, she found dozens of train photos taken over the years. Long before she moved permanently to Asheville and the River Arts District to work, she had compiled many photos of the district on visits. “Now some of my paintings are of buildings no longer in existence in the RAD. It is a historical record, besides being a collection of painting resources for me. IF YOU GO 310 ART The show runs from Feb 2 to April 2 with an opening reception Feb 3 from 1:30 to 4:30. (snow dates are Feb 10 or 16). An art talk and closing reception will be held March 29, 2-6:30pm. Riverview Station ground floor N, 191 Lyman St, #310, Asheville. 310art.com. Open seven days a week, Feb 12-4pm, March 11-5pm. Classes at 310 ART 310 ART AT RIVERVIEW STATION Marvelous Mondays with Lorelle and Nadine Beginner and Up! Open art studios Mondays with instructor to guide you - start and continue year round in our Monday classes, 9:30-12:30pm and 1-4pm. Come the dates that work for you! See 310art.com for schedule and sign up. Beginners welcomed! Workshops: Coming Soon Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark, watercolor - Feb 16 Flower Power, Beginning Pastels - Mar 9 Demystifying Watercolor - Mar 23, 24 Encaustic Comprehensive - Mar 30, 31 Beginning Oil Painting - Apr 6, 7 Wire Wrapped Bracelet Mini workshop - Apr 11 Dramatic Light Watercolor - Apr 27 Oil Stick Painting - May 4 Most or all materials are provided in our workshops! 2019 Workshops now online at 310art.com Classes for adults at 310 ART, 191 Lyman Street, #310, Asheville, NC 28801 www.310art.com gallery@310art.com (828)776-2716 Adult classes, beginner and up, most materials provided. Register online or at the studio. Vol. 22, No. 06 — February 2019 RAPID RIVER’S ARTS & CULTURE MAGAZINE | 11
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