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Charles Peterson's Memories Collection of
watercolor prints have been growing in popularity for many years now. Peterson says his,
"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 earlier Memory
watercolors:
More prints can be found on the:
This link has a complete list of prints included in the Memories Collection, when issued and
their number in the series. |
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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"Sleigh Bells Ringing" by Charles L. Peterson Image Size: 19" x 26" 2,600 s/n prints Collectors Ed. $220 print $415 framed print S&I included email order form |
November 1st, 2001 - "Sleigh bells ringing and jing, jing, jingling, too. Come on, it's lovely weather for a sleigh ride together with you!" - Charles Peterson |
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"Diamond in the Rough" by Charles L. Peterson Image Size: 19" x 26" 2,600 s/n prints Collectors Ed. $220 print $405 framed print S&I included email order form |
August 1st, 2001 - "'Diamond in the Rough' is based on the view from my childhood home, though I've shifted the neighbor's houses around to fit my compositional needs. I have a 1927 photo taken of my mother wheeling me in a wicker buggy in front of that field which remained an empty lot long enough for me to learn the rudiments of baseball there. Typically, we had nothing like enough players for two teams, so we came in from left field whenever the older boys decided it was our turn at bat. Disputes over rule-breaking were endless, often citing examples set by Mel Ott or Lou Gherig or Phil Caveratta, and were finally settled by those same older boys who had established the batting order. Gloves were shared, bats were commonly taped (as much for fractures as for grip), balls were jumpen wrecks, and it was all glorious." - Charles L. Peterson |
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"Days of Summer" by Charles L. Peterson Image Size: 19" x 26" 2,600 s/n prints Collector Ed. Sold Out $Call print $Call framed print S&I included email order form |
May 1st, 2001 - "Days of Summer" is a great name for this watercolor print. What a lovely scene. Can you find all the children at the old swimming hole? Click on the thumbnail to find all of them in the larger version. |
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"Rites of Spring" by Charles L. Peterson Image Size: 19" x 26" 2,800 s/n prints Collectors Ed. Sold Out $Call print $Call framed print S&I included email order form |
February 1st, 2001 - "One of the best
things about winter was anticipating all the great stuff we'd do when spring finally
arrived. For Mom and Dad, that usually included a list of outdoor work projects. For us
kids, though, dreams of spring always seemed to involve wheels of one kind or
another." Charles Peterson |
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"Garden Party" by Charles L. Peterson Image Size: 16¼" x 30" 2,600 s/n prints Collectors Ed. Sold Out $Call print $Call framed print S&I included email order form |
February 1st, 2001 - "Dear Mom, I went past the old place today and was surprised to see that many of the flowers we planted are still there. There was a strong urge to get out and start pulling weeds (I blame you for that), but I had to be content with the image of you and me and Molly there on one of those beautiful spring days. Thank you for all the flowers, Mom. I love you." Charles Peterson |
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"Sledding Hill" by Charles L. Peterson Image Size: 19" x 26" 2,800 s/n prints Collector Ed. Sold Out $Call print $Call framed print S&I included email order form |
November 1st, 2000 - Remember when you were
young and went sledding? Charles Peterson does. If you look closely, you can see him and
his friends having fun in the winter snow. Find all the children by clicking on the
thumbnail to see a larger version.
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"Harvest Lunch" by Charles L. Peterson Image Size: 17½" x 31" 2,800 s/n prints Collectors Ed. $250 print $470 framed print S&I included email order form |
August 1st, 2000 - "I've done enough harvesting to appreciate both the heat of the labor and the delight of a rest in the shade. As a laboring youth I enjoyed the variety of age groups and the differing perspectives each brought to the day. So, in Harvest Lunch I've shown the young man gazing off into space, his thoughts far away from the reality of their work. Father discusses with his wife the daily concerns of running the farm, which they operate as a team. The lunch she brought is distributed by their little girl, who happily maintains contacts with Grandpa. He is at an age when he can leave decisions to his son and simply enjoy the day, the familiar labor, and the satisfaction of being with family. I have been in the shoes of each of these men and hope I bring some of that experience to the painting." Charles Peterson |
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"Parade of Honor" by Charles L. Peterson Image Size: 25½" x 18" 2,600 s/n prints $220 print $415 framed print S&I included email order form |
2000 - Peterson remembers his days growing up when the 4th of July parade featured marchers proudly carrying the American flag. After September 11th, 2002, the national pride in displaying the American flag is even stronger. |
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"Time-Honored Marietta" by Charles L. Peterson Image Size: 16½" x 13" 950 s/n prints Sold Out $Call print $Call framed print S&I included email order form |
2000 - "In 1949 Charles Peterson began his college education at Marietta College, Marietta, Ohio. Some twenty four years later he retired as one of the college's most endeared professors. The desire to pursue his art full time separated 'Chick' from his alma mater, but it did not end his close relationship with it. In June of 1998, Charles Peterson was honored as the inaugural inductee into the Marietta College 'Alumni Faculty Hall Of Fame'. With this special place having played such an important part in Charles Peterson's life, he was moved to create a painting to aid in a major capital campaign for Marietta. 'Time-Honored Marietta' celebrates a proud heritage, featuring real personalities from the past who have played significant roles in the life of the college." |
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"A Bedtime Story" by Charles L. Peterson Image Size: 24½" x 20" 3,000 s/n prints Collectors Ed. Sold Out $Call print $Call framed print S&I included email order form |
1999 - The day is done. Mom has gathered everyone around for the nightly story time. What pleasant memories this scene brings up. |
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"Carousel Horses" by Charles L. Peterson Image Size: 19" x 26" 3,000 s/n prints Collector Ed. $275 print $495 framed print S&I included email order form |
1998 - Grandma and grandpa have taken their little grand daughter to the attic or an old storage building to enjoy a ride on an old carousel horse. What fun she is having. |
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"One on One" by Charles L. Peterson Image Size: 19" x 26" 2,800 s/n prints Collector Ed. Sold Out $350 print $575 framed print S&I included email order form |
1998 - Homework is done. The kids are being kids just playing a little basketball. |
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"To Grandmother's House" by Charles L. Peterson Image Size: 19" x 26" 3,000 s/n prints Sold Out $Call print $Call framed print S&I included email order form |
1998 - Our "extended family" played such an important role in my childhood Grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins formed a circle of support that made growing up quite easy ... but created its own set of challenges as well. Getting past that first round of holiday hugs and kisses took careful back seat planning on the way to Grandmother's House |
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"A Stitch in Time" by Charles L. Peterson Image Size: 25" x 18" 2,800 s/n prints $595 print $820 framed print S&I included email order form |
1997 - Having a mother who was a professional dress maker and a wife who sewed for each of our three daughters, I have witnessed this ritual with amazement on many occasions. "A Stitch In Time" is especially for those who have been there; who remember the joy of anticipation and know the special satisfaction in a smile and a grateful hug. |
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"The Summer Place" by Charles L. Peterson Image Size: 19" x 26" 2,800 s/n prints $595 print $820 framed print S&I included email order form |
1997 - Some of my fondest childhood memories are of "the summer place" on the lake. Not that it was a fancy place at all, or that we did anything of great significance there; Mostly I just remember being together as a family . . . and how good that felt. |
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"Auction Day" by Charles L. Peterson Image Size: 16½" x 33" 2,800 s/n prints $695 print $930 framed print S&I included email order form |
1996 - The auction at the big white house in the background appears to be over. All the people are streaming towards the street with their purchased treasures. Some are even loading the treasures into a ghost car. |
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"RFD" by Charles L. Peterson Image Size: 19" x 26" 1,850 s/n prints $475 print $695 framed print S&I included email order form |
1994 - The mail just recently arrived. A child is getting the mail. Dad is there too visiting with another farmer who stopped his buggy and got out to visit a bit. We can see mom and another child up by the barn involved in chores. One of Petersons typical nostalgic Americana scenes. |
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