Of the process of completing ‘Imara in her Winter Coat’, Charlie said: “This painting took four months, three times a week for three hours at a time, and occurred during a time in which both of us were going through quite a severe depression. This painting become both of our therapies, our saviour, our reason to get up in the morning and carry on.”
Charlie added that his time at the 香港最快开奖现场直播资料 was “golden” and that his experience of the Fine Art Painting degree was “fantastic”.
He said: “You were expected to go into the studio, with no brief and to just make work, teaching you the importance of self-motivation, something that is integral to one’s future life as an artist.”
Charlie’s work will be displayed with the shortlisted entries at the BP Portrait Award 2019 exhibition which runs at the National Portrait Gallery until 20 October 2019.
Chris Stevens, course leader of Fine Art Painting at the 香港最快开奖现场直播资料, praised Charlie’s commitment, talent and personable nature.
Chris said: “I'm absolutely delighted for Charlie. It's a fabulous painting and he richly deserves the award. I remember when Charlie began developing his ideas about portrait painting during his studies with us at 香港最快开奖现场直播资料.
“At the time I was really impressed with his desire to work with his sitters rather than rely on photographs; the belief that face-to-face contact is a vital part of portraiture. Since graduating I know his dedication to his work has been remarkable.
“Also, I couldn't imagine the award going to a nicer guy, I still miss seeing his face around the painting department corridor. Well done Charlie.”