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Artist Portfolio: Charles Ivey

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Charles Ivey

About Charles Ivey

Spending most of his life in Tennessee, Charles has created art in just about every medium from welding steel to photography.  Charles is currently working in acrylics and Venetian plaster. Inspiration for his work includes antiquated architecture, rust patterns on metal, and other artists’ work such as Mark Rothko.

Whether he is working in Venetian plaster, encaustic, or acrylics, once the paint is on the board or canvas he “works” the surface through various techniques. This is where his work becomes truly unique. The process that he uses is one of applying layers of paint and then removing certain aspects of the layers in order to finally reveal the finished piece. He uses cradled panel exclusively as the foundation for his Venetian plaster pieces. Charles believes that using this high-grade structure enables the finished piece of art to achieve an even higher level of quality.

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Charles Ivey focuses on creating art primarily through three mediums: acrylics, encaustics, and Venetian plaster. In his new series, Contemporary Part I, the unusual and fascinating abstract results are colorful, exuding a depth of texture. With an appreciation for texture and natural elements, Ivey's process involves applying layers of paint to a board or canvas and then removing certain aspects of the layers. Using such tools as razor blades to paint scrapers, he reveals his desired effect. Encaustics are particularly complex, using pigmented molten wax. When using Venetian plaster, Ivey's custom mix returns to a solid state as soon as it is removed from the heat, allowing the artist only a few seconds to make a brush stroke. “When everything is flowing - ideas, technique, and external distractions,” says Mr. Ivey, “Using the different mediums and textures affords the meshing of color in the finished pieces. What excites me most about my work are the colors and depth.”
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    Solar Flare I

    14 x 14 in., Encaustic on panel, price upon request. ©Charles Ivey. For purchase, please call toll-free: 1-877-694-2040 or email: art@theartscompany.com

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    Abstract Landscape Sketch II

    14 x 14 in., Encaustic on panel, price upon request. ©Charles Ivey. For purchase, please call toll-free: 1-877-694-2040 or email: art@theartscompany.com

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    Fluxion Reserve 3

    16 x 16 in., Encaustic on panel, price upon request. ©Charles Ivey. For purchase, please call toll-free: 1-877-694-2040 or email: art@theartscompany.com

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    Fluxion Reserve 2

    16 x 16 in., Encaustic on panel, price upon request. ©Charles Ivey. For purchase, please call toll-free: 1-877-694-2040 or email: art@theartscompany.com

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    Abstract #9

    8 x 8 in., Encaustic on panel, price upon request. ©Charles Ivey. For purchase, please call toll-free: 1-877-694-2040 or email: art@theartscompany.com

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    Abstract #12

    8 x 8 in., Encaustic on panel, price upon request. ©Charles Ivey. For purchase, please call toll-free: 1-877-694-2040 or email: art@theartscompany.com

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    Blue Horizon Sketch 2

    8 x 8 in., Encaustic on panel, price upon request. ©Charles Ivey. For purchase, please call toll-free: 1-877-694-2040 or email: art@theartscompany.com

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    Abstract #2

    10 x 10 in., Encaustic on panel, price upon request. ©Charles Ivey. For purchase, please call toll-free: 1-877-694-2040 or email: art@theartscompany.com

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    Abstract #10

    10 x 10 in., Encaustic on panel, price upon request. ©Charles Ivey. For purchase, please call toll-free: 1-877-694-2040 or email: art@theartscompany.com

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    Solar Flare II

    14 x 14 in., Encaustic on panel, price upon request. ©Charles Ivey. For purchase, please call toll-free: 1-877-694-2040 or email: art@theartscompany.com

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    Blue Grid

    14 x 14 in., Encaustic on panel, price upon request. ©Charles Ivey. For purchase, please call toll-free: 1-877-694-2040 or email: art@theartscompany.com

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    Abstract #4

    14 x 14 in., Encaustic on panel, price upon request. ©Charles Ivey. For purchase, please call toll-free: 1-877-694-2040 or email: art@theartscompany.com

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    Fluxion Reserve 1

    16 x 16 in., Encaustic on panel, price upon request. ©Charles Ivey. For purchase, please call toll-free: 1-877-694-2040 or email: art@theartscompany.com

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    Abstract #5

    16 x 16 in., Encaustic on panel, price upon request. ©Charles Ivey. For purchase, please call toll-free: 1-877-694-2040 or email: art@theartscompany.com

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    Fluxion Division

    18 x 12 in., Encaustic on panel, price upon request. ©Charles Ivey. For purchase, please call toll-free: 1-877-694-2040 or email: art@theartscompany.com

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    Fluxion Series #6

    20 x 20 in., Encaustic on wood, price upon request. ©Charles Ivey. For purchase, please call toll-free: 1-877-694-2040 or email: art@theartscompany.com

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    Fluxion Series #5

    20 x 20 in., Encaustic on wood, price upon request. ©Charles Ivey. For purchase, please call toll-free: 1-877-694-2040 or email: art@theartscompany.com

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    Fluxion II

    30 x 30 in., Encaustic on panel, price upon request. ©Charles Ivey. For purchase, please call toll-free: 1-877-694-2040 or email: art@theartscompany.com

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    Gray/Green Abstract I

    24 x 24 in., Encaustic on panel, price upon request. ©Charles Ivey. For purchase, please call toll-free: 1-877-694-2040 or email: art@theartscompany.com

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    Alluvium

    30 x 30 in., Encaustic on panel, price upon request. ©Charles Ivey. For purchase, please call toll-free: 1-877-694-2040 or email: art@theartscompany.com

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    Confluence Series Sketch #1

    10 x 22 in., Encaustic on panel, price upon request. ©Charles Ivey. For purchase, please call toll-free: 1-877-694-2040 or email: art@theartscompany.com

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    Aqueous

    36 x 36 in., Cold wax on birch panel, price upon request. ©Charles Ivey. For purchase, please call toll-free: 1-877-694-2040 or email: art@theartscompany.com

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    Warm Abstract I

    24 x 24 in., Acrylic on canvas, price upon request. ©Charles Ivey. For purchase, please call toll-free: 1-877-694-2040 or email: art@theartscompany.com

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    Reticulation

    16 x 48 in., Encaustic on panel, price upon request. ©Charles Ivey. For purchase, please call toll-free: 1-877-694-2040 or email: art@theartscompany.com

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    Fluxion 1

    36 x 36 in., Encaustic on panel, price upon request. ©Charles Ivey. For purchase, please call toll-free: 1-877-694-2040 or email: art@theartscompany.com

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    Fluxion Series Sketch #8

    10 x 10 in., Encaustic on panel, price upon request. ©Charles Ivey. For purchase, please call toll-free: 1-877-694-2040 or email: art@theartscompany.com

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    Grande Horizon

    36 x 36 in., Encaustic on panel, price upon request. ©Charles Ivey. For purchase, please call toll-free: 1-877-694-2040 or email: art@theartscompany.com

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    Pyxis Study #1

    12 x 12 in., Encaustic on panel, price upon request. ©Charles Ivey. For purchase, please call toll-free: 1-877-694-2040 or email: art@theartscompany.com

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    Crimson Horizon Study #4

    11 x 11 in., Encaustic on wood, price upon request. ©Charles Ivey. For purchase, please call toll-free: 1-877-694-2040 or email: art@theartscompany.com

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    Interlude Series Study #3

    16 x 16 in., Encaustic on wood, price upon request. ©Charles Ivey. For purchase, please call toll-free: 1-877-694-2040 or email: art@theartscompany.com

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    Indigo Interlude

    24 x 20 in., Encaustic on wood, price upon request. ©Charles Ivey. For purchase, please call toll-free: 1-877-694-2040 or email: art@theartscompany.com

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    Stratum III

    24 x 24 in., Encaustic on wood, price upon request. ©Charles Ivey. For purchase, please call toll-free: 1-877-694-2040 or email: art@theartscompany.com

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    Luminosity #4

    24 x 20 in., Encaustic on wood, price upon request. ©Charles Ivey. For purchase, please call toll-free: 1-877-694-2040 or email: art@theartscompany.com

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    Luminosity Series: Study #4

    11 x 11 in., Encaustic on wood, price upon request. ©Charles Ivey. For purchase, please call toll-free: 1-877-694-2040 or email: art@theartscompany.com

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    Stratum II

    30 x 36 in., Encaustic on wood, price upon request. ©Charles Ivey. For purchase, please call toll-free: 1-877-694-2040 or email: art@theartscompany.com

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    Passages

    24 x 24 in., Oil on wood, price upon request. ©Charles Ivey. For purchase, please call toll-free: 1-877-694-2040 or email: art@theartscompany.com

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    V5-01-2008

    36 x 48 in., Venetian plaster box, price upon request. ©Charles Ivey. For purchase, please call toll-free: 1-877-694-2040 or email: art@theartscompany.com

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    VP3-02-2007

    40 x 30 in., Venetian plaster panel, price upon request. ©Charles Ivey. For purchase, please call toll-free: 1-877-694-2040 or email: art@theartscompany.com

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    Abstract #8

    8 x 8 in., Encaustic on panel, price upon request. ©Charles Ivey. For purchase, please call toll-free: 1-877-694-2040 or email: art@theartscompany.com

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    Abstract #11

    8 x 8 in., Encaustic on panel, price upon request. ©Charles Ivey. For purchase, please call toll-free: 1-877-694-2040 or email: art@theartscompany.com

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    Abstract #13

    8 x 8 in., Encaustic on panel, price upon request. ©Charles Ivey. For purchase, please call toll-free: 1-877-694-2040 or email: art@theartscompany.com

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    • Solar Flare I
    • Abstract Landscape Sketch II
    • Fluxion Reserve 3
    • Fluxion Reserve 2
    • Abstract #9
    • Abstract #12
    • Blue Horizon Sketch 2
    • Abstract #2
    • Abstract #10
    • Solar Flare II
    • Blue Grid
    • Abstract #4
    • Fluxion Reserve 1
    • Abstract #5
    • Fluxion Division
    • Fluxion Series #6
    • Fluxion Series #5
    • Fluxion II
    • Gray/Green Abstract I
    • Alluvium
    • Confluence Series Sketch #1
    • Aqueous
    • Warm Abstract I
    • Reticulation
    • Fluxion 1
    • Fluxion Series Sketch #8
    • Grande Horizon
    • Pyxis Study #1
    • Crimson Horizon Study #4
    • Interlude Series Study #3
    • Indigo Interlude
    • Stratum III
    • Luminosity #4
    • Luminosity Series: Study #4
    • Stratum II
    • Passages
    • V5-01-2008
    • VP3-02-2007
    • Abstract #8
    • Abstract #11
    • Abstract #13
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