Charles Sovek
1937 - 2007
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Reine MacDonald posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
I just want to say how sorry I am about Mr. Charles Sovek. A few year ago, I sent him an e-mail telling him how I love the way he painted nature in a simple and genius way. Today, as I wanted to go on his website, I realised that he was gone for ever. Please accept my condoleances. He was a great artist
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Chip posted a condolence
Monday, April 6, 2009
fathers day 2007...just thinking about you dad. we miss you. chip
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Mary Anne Miller-Baker posted a condolence
Monday, April 6, 2009
Charles, You were a wonderful teacher and friend. You will always have a place deep in my heart.
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Eric Siegmund posted a condolence
Monday, April 6, 2009
I collaborated with Charles on his website for more than five years, and grew to think of him as a friend as much as a client. He was without exception generous with his time and talent, gracious in all things, and had a love of learning that was infectious. He was a powerful and positive influence on artists and students around the world, and he will truly be missed.
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Vivian Dickson posted a condolence
Monday, April 6, 2009
Thank you for your fine thoughts, Charles. You will be missed. Vivian Dickson, a student
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Ruth Ann Greenberg posted a condolence
Monday, April 6, 2009
My deepest sympathy for the Sovek family. I was a great admirer of Charles Sovek's work and books. They have influenced my plein air work, and I really cherished reading the books repeatedly when I was bed ridden for 13 weeks for my pregnancy. They helped get me through a tough time. His work was always positive and uplifting. He will be be missed deeply by the art community!! Regards, Ruth Ann Greenberg Bethesda, Md.
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Connie Ikonomou posted a condolence
Monday, April 6, 2009
Uncle Chuck- I will miss you. I always felt like we shared an understanding, love and zest for traveling to new places, meeting new people, and experiencing all that life has to offer. Thank you for being a big brother and father to my mother and your sister Char. Connie
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Beth Ellis posted a condolence
Monday, April 6, 2009
Charles Sovek has been a Teacher, Friend and very significant Mentor in my life. His incredible talent as an artist, his natural joy of life and his willingness to share so generously will always be part of the deep appreciation I have for Charles. He has coached me as a younger college student and then in my more recent adult years as a plein air painter and workshop teacher. He has demonstrated the word JOY to me in all he has done...a true blessing to myself personally and to so, so many others. My best to his dear Peggy, and his children and their families. Charles will be missed and always appreciated and celebrated. With love and gratiude, Beth Ellis
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Jeffrey Swaluk posted a condolence
Monday, April 6, 2009
I am deeply sorry for your loss. I had the good fortune to have taken many workshops with Charles and will always treasure memories of his generosity, expertise, encouragement, creativity, positive attitude and sense of humor. The vast amount of knowledge he shared with me is something I enjoy and draw upon every day. He will always be an inspiration to me and it is an honor to have known him. With Sympathy, Jeffrey Swaluk
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Jeanine C. Jackson posted a condolence
Monday, April 6, 2009
Deepest condolences to the family, friends, and students of this great artist. Jeanine Jackson Founder, Connecticut Society of Portrait Artists CT Ambassasor, Portrait Society of America
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Kay Crain posted a condolence
Monday, April 6, 2009
I am very saddened to learn of Charles' passing. I had the privilege of taking a workshop with him 2 years ago on Cape Cod ,and can say unequivocally that he was a wonderful, warm, funny, individual with a great heart and a great gift for painting and imparting knowledge. He loved to teach ,as is evident from his many workshops and his website which is a treasure trove of technique for artists. His wonderfully bright and colorful paintings will live on as a legacy to a colorful individual. Two favorite memories are of him riding his bicycle around to visit all the workshop participants, and him greeting his "sweetheart" Peggy , when she came to visit as we painted in Wellfleet one day. His love for her was palpable. My deep condolences to his wife , His children and his grandchildren. He will be missed. I have used one of his quotes as my 'signature line' on the wetcanvas.com site, since I first met him. It says: "The bottom line is, painting, at its richest, is done best with no purpose whatsoever aside from pleasing the person making the art.".... Charles Sovek
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Theresa Evans posted a condolence
Monday, April 6, 2009
Most sincere condolences - he was a great artist and an inspiration to others - he will be missed
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Bob Boger posted a condolence
Monday, April 6, 2009
My deepest sympathy to Chuck's wife Peggy and his family for their loss. The day fellow students and I all met Charles Sovek at the Paier College of Art was a day that a "Breath of Fresh Air" came into our painting class. That was 33 years ago. He was first my teacher and throughout the years became a friend who shared his great talents with me every time we crossed paths. Thanks Chuck, you will be missed!
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Pam Turnbull posted a condolence
Monday, April 6, 2009
Charles shared his love of painting and the Cape so well that it was a joy and inspiration to be with him. My condolences to his family and all his painting collegues. I will remember him. And miss him.
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elizabeth abustan posted a condolence
Monday, April 6, 2009
I was 40+ when I decided to explore my artist side,I took a workshop with Mr.Sovek in Rockport, Maine. I loved the way he was able to convey alot of info with just a few well placed strokes. I always felt good when I looked at his paintings, and thought that his website was great He will be missed beth abustan
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Charlie Secol posted a condolence
Monday, April 6, 2009
Dear Peggy, I am heartbroken to hear about Charles. Everyone who studied with him gained so much. I'll treasure memories of the many workshops I attended and the day he shared a visit to his studio with us girls from Cheshire after our day of painting. My heart goes out to you for your terrible loss. He was such a fun and talented man and he will be dearly missed.
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Fred Gibbons posted a condolence
Monday, April 6, 2009
Dear Peggy and the family, we all share your loss and wish you strength in the coming times, Charles can’t be gone. All of us who have leaned on him for lessons and inspiration must now go it alone. But he has left much. We have cherished collections of his demos from the workshops, books to read and reread, and gratefully the web site. What a wonderful life he has lead. Thank you
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Barbara Manheimer Averell posted a condolence
Monday, April 6, 2009
Dear Peggy, I extend my deepest sympathy. May your many good memories help to ease the pain of your loss. Chuck and I were in the same high school graduating class here in Pittsburgh. (West View Class of 1955) My sister and I attended one of Chuck's painting workshops in Rowayton in 2002 and enjoyed so much renewing old acquaintances. I remember how his face just beamed when he talked about you. Chuck and I had kept in touch by email since then, which I will miss. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
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Sally Jo Mosca Hilderhoff posted a condolence
Monday, April 6, 2009
Dear Peggy and Family, On behalf of Chuck's West View High School Class of 1955 we extend our deepest sympathy at your great loss and ours. We are all so proud of his accomplishments as an artist and author. He will be remembered in our hearts for his sweet,caring spirit and many joyful fun times. May the Lord comfort you at this time. Sincerely, His classmates from West View...
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taki(wuhao) tu, m.d. posted a condolence
Monday, April 6, 2009
My deepest sympathy. The painting expereince we shared at your workshop will be long remembered.
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Kathryn Wiley posted a condolence
Monday, April 6, 2009
Charles was a talented, enthusiastic and charming workshop instructor. I attended one of his workshops in Maine a few years ago, and was hoping to attend another. My condolences go to his family and friends. Kathryn Wiley
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Mitch Henderson posted a condolence
Monday, April 6, 2009
Charles was a great person and mentor to me as a painter. He would always find the time to answer any questions I would have and help me in any way that he could. I was lucky enough to buy one of his paintings. It's a Paris cafe scene he painted on location. The color and brush work is amazing. God bless you Charles! The world has lost one of the great painters of all time!
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Mitch Henderson posted a condolence
Monday, April 6, 2009
Charles was a great person and mentor to me as a painter. He would always find the time to answer any questions I would have and help me in any way that he could. I was lucky enough to buy one of his paintings. It's a Paris cafe scene he painted on location. The color and brush work is amazing. God bless you Charles! The world has lost one of the great painters of all time! My prayers are with Peggy and all of the family.
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Judy Crowe posted a condolence
Monday, April 6, 2009
Charles Sovek was the first workshop instructor I had here in Houston. I attribute him with really giving me the encouragement to continue to paint. He made me feel as if I could do this. "Hard work, Miles of canvas and practice practice" he said. I will never forget also the second workshop I took from him in Cape Cod. My husband and I drove up and spent the week there. Charles warned we "Texas folks" that some of the sights we might see might be a little different from what we were used to. He was right, but the week was wonderful, he was a gracious, caring teacher. He was kind and giving with his information which is apparent by his website. I still have one of the outdoor still lifes I did in that class. Charles then helped me one last time when I emailed him a couple of months ago. I had emailed to ask him about a gallery I was recently invited to join. I was not sure if he would remember me but again, he shared all the info he could with me to help. What a great loss to the art community. Charles Sovek was a great man, great artist, kind soul. He will be missed. Many condolences to his family and wife. Sincerely Judy Crowe
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Pam Flanders posted a condolence
Monday, April 6, 2009
What a shock to hear of such a loss. I too like so many others remember Charles' enthusiasm for painting and his generosity in sharing his knowledge with a wide audience. I recall taking one of my first workshops in which I traveled from the Midwest to Taos, NM. A group of us had brought his book along since we had been practicing his lessons from the book prior to the class. I was nervous having the author/teacher for one of my first experiences as a student. That did not last long once the workshop began. He had the ability to put everyone at ease, deliver quality and quantity each day yet time to sit down to dinner and continue to listen and answer questions graciously for the entire week. I learned so much not only about the lessons on color and light but about being human and giving encouragement to others at whatever level they were at in their ability and knowledge. He will surely be missed as an educator, author,and painter but mostly as a truely memorable personality. My sincere sympathies to all who were close to him.
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dena wenmohs posted a condolence
Monday, April 6, 2009
peggy, charles talked to me often and always called you his sweetheart. i just wanted you to know that. i have the bunkhouse art retreat that he taught at twice. i admired him greatly, and one of the things i admired was his great love for you i am also a widow, so please feel free to talk to me any time so sorry dena
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Mary Ulm Mayhew posted a condolence
Monday, April 6, 2009
Thanks to Charles for many memorable painting days, fun workshop dinners and inspiration that changed many lives, including mine. I will miss you. Fondly, Mary
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Ehren Snyder posted a condolence
Monday, April 6, 2009
I only knew him from the internet and a few e-mails. I had planned to take one of his workshops 'one of these days'. Those days will never come and a great artist is lost. My prayers are with his family and all those he touched.
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Carlene Reeves posted a condolence
Monday, April 6, 2009
An amazing talent and a warm soul that was generous with his time and talent. His moving, vivid expressive art will always be remembered. Thanks for enriching the lives of all those who share in our love of art. Carlene Reeves
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Jo White posted a condolence
Monday, April 6, 2009
What a tragic irony! I've searched for years for a painter who would inspire me to pick up a brush again. I painted for years, but could never find my style, my vision. Then on June 23, 2007, I discovered the works of Charles Sovek online. My heart soared! Here was my inspiration! Within 2 days, I would learn of his sudden passing. His books, his love for his craft, and his beautiful spirit will always be God's gift to reaquaint me with canvas, and to inspire me with a loving vision. What a loss it is for you, his family, and what a blessing for you also, to have had him as husband, father, and friend. I will honor Mr. Sovek by returning to brush, paint, canvas. I've been running from it for far too long.
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carson pritchard posted a condolence
Monday, April 6, 2009
i was fortunate to study with charles two times and we became instant friends. we had a lot in common painting, teaching, art center and we both liked martini's. he had such tremendous knowledge which he eagerly shared and most of all had the best outlook on life. he was my true mentor. carson pritchard
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Joanne Kotsaftis posted a condolence
Monday, April 6, 2009
After being introduced to Mr. Sovek's work at the Addison Art Gallery in Orleans and immediately being drawn to it, I purchased 3 of his paintings over the last 7 years. I am struck daily by their beauty and feel blessed to have them in my home. I had the pleasure of meeting him once and experienced his generosity when he gave me a copy of a print with an attached note,which I cherish. It is with much sadness that I heard of his passing.
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jessica falstein posted a condolence
Monday, April 6, 2009
I never met Charles Sovek in person, but felt that I had through the generosity of his teaching on his website and in his books. What I've learned from him about how to see-and thus to draw and paint is something I will always be grateful for. He will always be with me.
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Judith Howells posted a condolence
Monday, April 6, 2009
I met Charles in a workshop in Scottsdale several years ago. I immediately found him to be an incredibly supportive and gifted artist/ teacher as well as truly a warm human being. He shared so much wonderful information through his teaching and his website, and he spoke so lovingly of his family and wife. I will be forever grateful to have known and studied with him. Thank you, Charles.
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Joan posted a condolence
Monday, April 6, 2009
Please accept my most sincere sympathies on Mr.Sovek's death. He is and will be one of my favorite teachers and an inspiration. He made me a better person.
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Elsie Kilguss posted a condolence
Monday, April 6, 2009
Charles touched countless lives and inspired many students. His work will continue through his art and his writings and his spirit will forever be remembered by those who knew him. He was a great help to me throughout my art career and his kindnesses and positive energy will always be remembered. My sincere sympathy to his family. Charles was a God-given gift to all of us. He will be sorely missed.
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kenneth barry posted a condolence
Monday, April 6, 2009
We will all miss you, your art, your passion for life. It was wonderful knowing you. You will live with us each day we paint.
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Joan Pilarczyk posted a condolence
Monday, April 6, 2009
Charles -so energtic, so bright, so talented. He was able to assess each student's level instantly in his wonderful classes and workshops and plot a plan for progress for each. An amazing man who touched the life of every student he taught, and now we in turn must try to take his wisdom, kindness and knowledge and pass it on...to honor the man who gave so much of himself. How greatly missed your husband, father, grandfather and friend to us all will always be. We thought we had more time. Deepest sympathy to each of you. Joan Pilarczyk - Artsplace, Cheshire,CT
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Ted Gentry posted a condolence
Monday, April 6, 2009
To Peggy and family: I have thought of Charles every day since his passing. I attended his workshop in Rockport in May, my 10th workshop with him and again had the pleasure of having lunch with with him on Friday where he spoke of family, children, grandchildren and our wives. He was so in love with family, life and art and what he felt was a gift to be able to "do this for a living." He "fired me up" each and every time I saw him. I will miss him. When travelling through this world, only a few people make a lasting mark on each of us. Charles has made that mark on me. My sincerest sympathies and best wishes to Peggy and Charles' family. Ted and Martha Gentry Hingham, MA
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Bruce Bundock posted a condolence
Monday, April 6, 2009
Dear Mrs. Sovek, I knew Chuck when we used to paint together at his studio in Westport, along with Christy Gallagher, Howard Munce and Suzanne Lemieux. We both taught at Silvermine in the late seventies. One evening in the winter I showed up for a drawing session and the model didn't show up, and Chuck asked me if I would pose instead. So I did, and he produced a pastel. It wound up in his first book, Painting Indoors. I now live in the Hudson Valley and it's almost 30 years later. I reconnected via the internet with him about 3 years ago and always hoped I might get a chance to see him out in Truro, where my wife and I sometimes go to paint and vacation. His print" Snow Boats" is a favorite of mine and hangs in our bedroom. I am saddened for your loss and sad that I did not get to see him one more time. A terrific guy, teacher, and artist whom I always admired with the utmost respect. To everthing there is a season. Peace, Bruce Bundock
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nancy jones hitechew posted a condolence
Monday, April 6, 2009
Dear Peggy, I was so saddened to hear of your loss. Chuck and I were good friends during our high school days. He was such a warm, gentle and caring person, beside being so much fun. He used to entertain his friends on so many occasions with his quick wit and terrific piano playing. With his warm smile and funny sense of humor, Chuck was everyone's friend. I know you will miss him so much but that through his art he will be with you forever. My sympathy and my prayers are with you and your family. Sincerely, Nancy Jones Hitechew
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Carla Koch posted a condolence
Monday, April 6, 2009
Dear Peggy, First at Paier--later at Artsplace--Chuck Sovek taught us so much. I refer to his books and think of what he told us all the time when I'm teaching. I send you my sincere regrets and best wishes, Carla Koch (Paier '82)
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Julie Olander posted a condolence
Monday, April 6, 2009
Dear Peggy, I have just returned from extended travelling. I was shocked when I got Rosalie's message about Charles. I am so sorry. He was a wonderful teacher and person. He was an inspiration to me and I will remember him fondly. I will see you in Truro & Provincetown. Bless you. Sincerely, Julie
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anne ward posted a condolence
Monday, April 6, 2009
two workshops in southport, nc intorduced me to the fine instruction and exceptional paintings of chuck. two of his paintings hang in my home, one is a trade for one of mine and the other an on location painting in southport, my hometown. cannot tell you what a priviledge to have known and and studied under him. my heart aches for you all...the art community mourns with you.
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Robert Miele posted a condolence
Monday, April 6, 2009
My deepest condolences to Mr. Sovek's family and friends. I had the great honor of being a student of Mr. Sovek's at The Paier College of Art. He was a fine teacher, energetic, never dull, always encouraging us to explore the boundaries. His passion for art and painting took the mystery out of it and replaced it with enthusiasm. Thank you Mr. Sovek, you will be missed.
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Mark Bryan posted a condolence
Monday, April 6, 2009
So sorry to hear of the passing of Charles Sovek Like many I have his books but really wish I had been on some of his workshops.I hope you can keep his web site running because it is so interesting inspirational and helpful very best wishes to you all.Mark Bryan
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Raymond Morgan posted a condolence
Monday, April 6, 2009
When I discovered Charles he was a breath of wonderful color, light and generosity. A pity that I live so far away and never had the opportunity to meet him. At 79 years of age I am a painter of the old school and Charles brought back all the excitement and colour of the Fauves. God bless him for all of the wonderful gifts he left for us to enjoy. Raymond D. Morgan
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Jackie Barker posted a condolence
Monday, April 6, 2009
I just discovered the work of Charles Sovek this passed week on-line. I am dazzled by his work. It sounds like he was as beautiful and full of life as his work. Please keep his web page and books available.
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Darrell Anderson posted a condolence
Monday, April 6, 2009
His books were instrumental in my artistic development and I had always hoped to meet him to say thank you. It was easy to feel his love of life in his art and articles. Sorry for our loss.
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Miriam Conlon posted a condolence
Monday, April 6, 2009
Dear Peggy, I just went online and discovered Charles' lovely prints and paintings - they're wonderful: the art world lost a talented artist, and you lost a loved one. I'm sorry, so sorry. I hope a ray of sunshine makes its way into your darkened life. My thoughts are (and have been) with you since I received your card. love, Muffie Conlon
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Ted Childs posted a condolence
Monday, April 6, 2009
I enjoyed his art only via the internet. He responded to my emails with cordial grace and confident advice. I am sorry to hear of his passing.
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Gary Peterson posted a condolence
Monday, April 6, 2009
Just learned of his passing, at the end of the Plein air episode I watched this week, I sat there stunned, I loved his vision and his advice to his approach to painting, life and art....We lost a great one. He will be missed and will never be forgotten. Sincerely, Gary Peterson
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John Kirkley posted a condolence
Monday, April 6, 2009
Charles Sovek's books, web site and the joy evident in his paintings have inspired me for years. I regret that I never had a chance to meet him, but I treasure his influence and love of plein air painting.
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Jannah Atkins posted a condolence
Monday, April 6, 2009
Charles was a warm and dynamic teacher!! We hosted a workshop featuring Charles in the early 1990's in Anchorage, AK. We had a lot of fun and learned alot too. He was an excellent teacher and will be missed!!!!! Jannah Atkins
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