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Background
Charles G. Kapsner (b.1952) American, began his studies at the Universita Internazionale dell* Arte (1973-74), in Florence, Italy, and from 1974-1979 studied at the classical nineteenth-century studio of Signorina Nerina Simi (1890-1987), one of the 20th Century*s most famous drawing instructors. Under Simi*s watchful eye Kapsner learned precise drawing, observation and accurate rendering of forms in space, patterned in the style of the Renaissance masters.
From 1975-1980, Kapsner apprenticed with Benjamin Long IV (American, b.1945) where he mastered the art of fresco painting. In addition to his work on many of Long*s fresco projects, Kapsner has completed eight frescoes, including one in Italy and two in his hometown of Little Falls.
It was through the study of traditional art that Kapsner learned how to use the compositional tools of the Renaissance and Baroque periods to express himself as an artist. Highly skilled in charcoal, graphite and oil, his portraits, still lifes, landscapes and frescoes unite exemplary draughtsmanship and painting techniques. His signature still lifes integrate telltale accoutrements of our fleeting existence, and through his imagery, fusing the old and new*wine bottles, drapery, mirrors, fruits, and flowers*the viewer is invited to more fully appreciate the beauty of the adornments of daily life while pondering the possibilities that lie ahead. Kapsner*s intricately balanced, richly colored compositions*grounded in the principles of the Renaissance*are clearly reflective of our time.
As a tribute to Charles Lindbergh, Jr., Kapsner was commissioned to create twelve pieces depicting the life of the famed aviator whose boyhood home is Little Falls, MN. Works include several sketches and oils, including one on display in the Franco American Museum in Blerancourt, France, and the 9 ft. X 26 ft. fresco, The Stewardship, which captures the Spirit of St. Louis Spirit of St. Louis.
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