CHARLES P. SOVEK
March 23, 1937 – June 8, 2007We are deeply saddened to report that Charles Sovek passed away unexpectedly on June 8th. Our plans are to keep his memory and artwork alive through this website, but please be patient as we work through this difficult time.
www.sovek.com
I am saddened to discover that Charles Sovek has passed away. When i first started painting I wasnt sure which way to go. Luckily, I came across Charles Soveks website and loved his style of painting. On spending time on his website I discovered that he was in the process of generously making an entire book on painting “The Basics” available for free! And that wasnt the only thing. His website had tons of articles and lessons for those interested in learning to paint. He took this project seriously and the section was updated regularly.
When I needed a clarification, I got in touch with him about the lessons on his website. I wasnt really expecting a reply. He responded promptly and gave me good advice. I owe a great deal to the wealth of information on his website and his generosity in providing me all his books for the price of one! The information and support helped me overcome my initial hesitation of picking up a brush and gave me a lot of confidence. I was hoping to attend a workshop with him next year or the year after.
I for one am going to miss him.
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I also thought he was a great artist and e-mailed him with questions. I just found out today the 24th and am very sad even though I never met him it felt like I knew him.
I too, am greatly saddened by the lost of Charles Sovek a great artist and teacher. He will be saddly missed by all that loved his work and his energy for painting. I will never forget him and he will always be in my thoughts when I remember a great artist of today.
My condolence to his family.
marion nisbet.
i like his paintings, very sad he died, i will carry on his diamond tone technique :<
oiii estou falando do brasil nao sabia q existia um artista famoso com meu sobrenome fiquei triste em saber que ele faleceu queria saber mais sobre ele ate mais ..
hi juliana, i’m unable to translate completely but the gist is clear. you could visit his site ( http://www.sovek.com ) to learn a bit more about him and if you are even a little bit interested in painting you’ll find tons of lessons and examples to get started.
oi tudo bem q pena viu sera q ele naum tinha nenhum parente aki no brasil bjssssss
I’m sorry Juliana
I am unable to understand your comment.
I knew Charles for many years, the last time I saw him and stopped to chat briefly he was walking along,easel on his back. he told me about a nice spot along the coast in North Shore, Gloucester. I am deeply saddened to hear of his passing. Sandy
Sandy : you were lucky to have had the opportunity. I believe his wife is currently reachable through his website.
Here it is two years since Charle’s passing and I am only now learning of our loss. Charles taught me oil painting in a workshop back in the late 80s. I stopped painting over 10 years ago. I am now ready to reconnect with painting again. I started my journey looking for Charles. His passing has left me so saddened. His art was so inspirational and his spirit so giving..
i have few regrets but one of them is that i didn’t get to meet him. glad to hear that you are beginning to paint again coz the work on your website is fabulous.