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Charles L. Peterson is the hot new watercolor
artist known for his "ghost image" watercolors." He says, "The
memories paintings come directly from what I've experienced and observed since childhood.
I suppose you could say they're reflections of my life ... and of the personalities I've
known along the way." Here are some of his current works:
Older Memories prints:
This link has a complete list of prints included in the Memories Collection, when issued and
their number in the series. These are all truly representative of the Americana art
movement. |
Register for site update notices  Charles L. Peterson Biography Books How does he do it? Maritime Prints Memories Collection Newer Prints Original Watercolors Older Prints Secondary Market Value Yard Sale Items Other Artists Terry Redlin Dave Barnhouse Charles Wysocki Michael Sieve Chet Reneson Les C. Kouba Rick Kelley Mark Daehlin Randy Meyer Other Artists Specialty Topics Patriotic Prints About the Artists
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"A Painter's Memories" by Charles L. Peterson Image Size: 19" x 26" 2,500 s/n prints Collector Ed. Call for price S&I included email order form |
"On September 24, 2004, three hundred enthusiastic collectors and gallery owners from all across the country gathered in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin to honor their favorite artist, Charles L. Peterson. The highlight of this special evening was the unveiling of the final release in The Memories Collection followed by Charles Peterson sharing his thoughts about the painting, the Collection, and those who have supported his work. The following is a condensed version of the sentiments he shared that evening." |
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"Burning Leaves" by Charles L. Peterson Image Size: 19" x 26" 2,500 s/n prints Collector Ed. $220 print $415 framed print S&I included email order form |
August 1st, 2004 - "Though concerns over
global warming have intervened, I miss that wonderful smell of burning leaves, the siren
call of childhood, drawing, drawing friends into exuberant display on our way home from
school and eliciting friendly exchanges among neighbors ... a quieter celebration of the
passing beauty of fall." |
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"Yard Sale" by Charles L. Peterson Image Size: 19" x 25½" 2,500 s/n prints Collector Ed. $375 print $595 framed print S&I included email order form |
November 1st, 2003 - "Once again,
Charles L. Peterson has captured and American tradition as only he can. It's a perfect day
for a Hey, what the ... isn't that the letter jacket from "One On One"? And the
manikin from "Stitch In Time"? Geez! And the old barber from "First
Haircut"? This ain't no ordinary Yard Sale!" |
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"Recess" by Charles L. Peterson Image Size: 17½" x 29" 2,500 s/n prints Collector Ed. $220 print $415 framed print S&I included email order form |
February 1st, 2004 - "Readin, Ritin,
Rithmatic and Recess. People often talk about getting back to the 'Three Rs' of the old
days. But those of us who were there know there were four, not three. Recess was where we
learned about swings and marbles and jump ropes... and people. And Life. Maybe it's a good
thing we didn't know how beneficial it was; it may not have been so darn much fun."
Charles Peterson. |
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"Yesterday's Snow" by Charles L. Peterson Image Size: 23½" x 27½" 2,500 s/n prints Collector Ed. $220 print $415 framed print S&I included email order form |
November 1st, 2003 - "A classic American
activity in a classic American neighborhood in classic Charles Peterson style. Toady and
in any time, good old Frosty has a way of bringing us back to the basics of childhood.
Truly, the world is a little better place to live because of the contributions of these
soft spoken men of snow." |
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"First Love" by Charles L. Peterson Image Size: 19" x 26" 2,500 s/n prints Collector Ed. $220 print $415 framed print S&I included email order form |
August 1st, 2003 - What child doesn't have a
"first love" with their horse? Did you have a horse when you were a child? Do
you remember the feelings you had for your beloved horse?
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"Full Service" by Charles L. Peterson Image Size: 15½" x 31" 2,500 s/n prints Collector Ed. $250 print $470 framed print S&I included email order form |
May 1st, 2003 - "My kids can't imagine
life without a microwave. They laugh at the thought of watching black and white (or, as
they say, "grey") TV. And, since it's seldom portrayed in the movies, they're
not sure if they should believe my description of what gas stations were like in the
"olden days." -- Charles Peterson |
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"Clearing the Field" by Charles L. Peterson Image Size: 17" x 25" 2,500 s/n prints Collector Ed. $220 print $415 framed print S&I included email order form |
February 1st, 2003 - Long rows of stones lining the edges of once plowed fields tell of an investment of time and labor which most of us can scarcely imagine. Generations of farm families worked annually to clear their land of stones brought to the surface by frost and plow. These cairns remain as unintended monuments to the hard wok and dedication required of the entire family in coaxing their livelihood from the soil... producing what is absolutely essential to us all. "Clearing the Field" is my tribute to them. |
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"Piano Lessons" by Charles L. Peterson Image Size: 24" x 18½" 2,500 s/n prints Collector Ed. $220 print $415 framed print S&I included email order form |
November 1st, 2002 - In the little college town where I began my teaching career, there was a beautiful Victorian house still occupied by the daughter of it's original builder. Doctor Holroyd. In it's front parlor, this little lady gave piano lessons to boys and girls until well into her eighties, sharing her gift of music with literally hundreds of students over the years. Even though I did not know her personally, a story I heard delighted me and has kept her in my mind since: Well past " normal retirement age,' Miss Holroyd had ordered a new grand piano to replace her aging Baldwin upright. Finding it impossible to negotiate the entrance hallway, the piano movers were obliged to remove a bay window and bring the thing in through the large hole in the wall. Miss Holroyd could not bear to watch, but when the piano was safely set up in it's new home, she came back and played a short recital of Chopin for the men. Following appropriate applause, one of the crew, a very large black man, reciprocated by sitting down and playing for her a set of blues. I love that picture, I suppose the house showing through the window and the Chopin on the piano are my private little reminders of that delightful event. I think most of us remember our piano teachers with a certain amount gratitude. Obviously, very few students are destined for the concert stage, but many do continue to play for a lifetime. Even those of us who do not enriched with a better appreciation of a majestic art form. In Piano Lessons I tried to paint a lady true to the spirit of dedicated piano teachers like Miss Holroyd, diligently sharing her devotion to music with a firm yet gentle hand. Thank you to you all for filling your communities with music.
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"Flying Solo" by Charles L. Peterson Image Size: 18½" x 26½" 2,500 s/n prints Collector Ed. $375 print $595 framed print S&I included email order form |
August 1st, 2002 - "Did you see, Mom? Man, I was flyin' -- all by myself -- ask Tommy! Did you see me?"
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"Fishing Buddies" by Charles L. Peterson Image Size: 19" x 26" 2,500 s/n prints $220 print $415 framed print S&I included email order form |
May 1st, 2002 - More than a grandfather ....more than grandchildren; What Could be better than wetting a line on a warm summer day when the sunnies are biting right off the docks? Only one thing - doing it with Grandpa. |
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"Homework" by Charles L. Peterson Image Size: 24" x 18½" 2,500 s/n prints $220 print $415 framed print S&I included email order form |
February 1st, 2002 - Can't you remember coming home after school to sit around the kitchen table having a snack and working on your homework before going out to play. What a great time that was before all our lives got so busy. |
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To better help you
understand and appreciate the work that Peterson puts into these beautiful watercolor
prints, I'm taking a section from one of his publisher's brochures to show you how he
accomplishes the "