Charles P. Sovek

Posted on June 18, 2007 by Ujwala

CHARLES P. SOVEK
March 23, 1937 – June 8, 2007

We 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 this 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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7 Responses to “Charles P. Sovek”

  1. Ehren Snyder, on June 25th, 2007 at 6:19 am Said:

    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.

  2. marion nisbet, on July 3rd, 2007 at 6:30 am Said:

    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.

  3. mark, on July 26th, 2007 at 3:12 pm Said:

    i like his paintings, very sad he died, i will carry on his diamond tone technique :<

  4. juliana sovek, on November 29th, 2007 at 6:30 am Said:

    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 ..

  5. Ujwala, on November 29th, 2007 at 11:34 am Said:

    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.

  6. juliana sovek, on June 13th, 2008 at 9:32 am Said:

    oi tudo bem q pena viu sera q ele naum tinha nenhum parente aki no brasil bjssssss

  7. Ujwala, on June 13th, 2008 at 2:28 pm Said:

    I’m sorry Juliana :( I am unable to understand your comment.

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