Charles Dickinson is a plein air
artist specializing in
museum quality oil paintings



"Waiting to Sail"
Oil
20x16
(contact artist for details)

Waiting to Sail is a lovely boat painting created during the New Smyrna Paint Out in New Smyrna Beach, Fl in a previous year.
New Smyrna Beach Paint Out is Charles' next paint out event. He's excited to return and is scheduled for a demo again this year on Friday October 18th.Check out New Smyrna Beach Paint Out for all the details.

Charles is happy to announce he is now represented by LOST ART GALLERY. He is excited to work with this beautiful gallery. Please visit Lost Art Gallery


Charles' summer schedule is dedicated to work on commissions and a book illustration project. We'll update you when they are completed.


Charles had a wonderful time painting in the Winter Park Paint Out 2024. Click Winter Park Paint Out for all the details for 2025.

Please check out Forgotten Coast en Plein Air for updates and save the date for 2025. The 20th Anniversary of the event. How exciting is that?! And Charles feels a special gratitude for being invited to all 20 events. Can't wait!!

Ocean Reef Painting Invitational February 1-2,2024 in the beautiful Keys was spectacular. Great way to start off the plein air season!

Charles has a fabulous time painting for a week at the Wekiva Paint Out. It started the week of Feb. 25- March 2th, 2024. Such a fun event in such a rich area. Plan a visit. There is always plenty to do and see!

Then Forgotten Coast en Plein Air which is an event that brings joy to Charles every time he is invited back. He returns March 15-24, 2024. He has been so fortunate to have been invited all 19 years. This year he will have a special exhibition and talk of work completed during a residency week he worked in October. Check out all the opportunities atForgotten Coast en Plein Air

And next is Winter Park Paint Out ,another amazing event and one of Charles' special favorites. Save the date April 21 – 27, 2024 and stay up to date at Winter Park Paint Out This is certainly a favorite event of his.

Charles and I are working on a new website that is taking its time for completion but we hope to get it up and running soon. In the meantime I will update you here.
Charles has been busy working toward finishing a collection of studio and conceptual works that he hopes to introduce you to soon.
all images: © Charles Dickinson