In conjunction with Mattapoisett resident Charles W. Stockbridge Marine and Landscape Painting Exhibit at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library from March 15 to April 14, Stockbridge will be setting up his easel at the library and painting an oil painting in the style of French impressionist Claude Monet – all in approximately one hour. Come in-person and watch him work (or watch him via Zoom): learn about painting with oils, impressionism and ask your questions.
Charles will be giving two of the same demonstrations in order to accommodate the expected interest.
Demonstration I: Sunday, March 27 from 2 to 3 pm (In-Person or Zoom.)
Demonstration II: Wednesday, April 20 from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm (In-Person or Zoom.)
Registration Is Required. There is a limit of 20 attendees who may attend in-person or you can sign up to watch the program on Zoom. To register online, go to the Mattapoisett Library homepage www.mattapoisettlibrary.org, click on Events, Calendar, choose which date works for you, the event and be sure to choose In-person OR Zoom. (The Library will send you an email with the Zoom link a day prior to the event.) Each person must register separately. You may also give the library a call 508-758-4171.
Charles is classically trained as a student of history and antiquity. His paintings are spiritually driven to the 19th century American masters, Fitz Henry Lane, Thomas Cole and Frederic Church. Charles’s work has evolved from a representational style to a more impressionistic style over time. Utilizing a traditional palette, Charles endeavors to create the sublime poetry of the Grand Architect’s work. Charles’s work is held in personal collections across the U.S., Canada and Eastern Europe. He collects the early Cape Ann impressionists, Federal Americana and ancient Grecian and Roman antiquity – his inspirations from an early age and Charles presently appraises such. Charles can be contacted via his website: www.stockbridgeamericana.com.
The library is handicapped accessible and programs are free and open to the public.