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CHARLES MUENCH 个人简介
Charles Muench is an artist living in between the Sierra Mountains and the high plains desert of Nevada. He received a Bachelor of Fine Arts-with great distinction degree from San Jose State University. He studied primarily under Maynard D. Stewart, a student of Frank Vincent DuMonds and the son of renowned Utah landscape painter, LeConte Stewart. After receiving his degree, Charles attended classes at the Art Students League with David Leffel, Michael Burban, Jack Faragasso, and others. In 1992, Charles moved to Madrid, Spain, where he painted the city and countryside, studied Velasquez, copied master works in the Prado, and attended classes at the Circulo Bellas Artes.
In 2021, Charles’ painting, Icon of Yosemite, was purchased by the historic California Club. In 2018, Charles’ monumental 50” x 60” Sierra painting, Trail’s Reward, was purchased by the Hilbert Museum of California Art. Charles’ artwork was featured in the 2017 Small Works- Great Wonders Exhibit at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum. His work was included in the prestigious Coeur d'Alene Art Auction in Reno, NV. His painting, Crystal Cove Patterns, is now in the Irvine Museum’s permanent collection. Charles received the Patron’s Choice Award at the 2013, 2008, and 2005 Maynard Dixon Country Invitational. In 2012, Charles was honored to receive the Irvine Museum Gold Medal Award at the California Art Club's 101st Annual Exhibition. His painting was purchased by the historic California Club, in Los Angeles, CA, and hangs in their permanent collection. Charles also received the Southwest Art Award of Excellence at the 100th Annual Exhibition in 2010 and the Edgar Payne Award for Best Landscape at the 99th Annual Exhibition in 2009. He was unanimously elected a Signature Member of the California Art Club. Charles received the First Place Award at the 2008 Heritage Art Exhibition presented by Joan Irvine. Charles was awarded the First Place Award and Best Painting of the Cove Award at the 2007 and 2005 Crystal Cove Alliance Invitational in Laguna Beach, CA. He also was honored with the Best of Show/Artist’s Choice Award at the 2006 Telluride Plein Air Show.
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