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Charles Wysocki
The Master of Whimsical Americana Art
Love, patriotism, celebration, and the good
old days are vibrant descriptives, of the whimsical and spiritual art of
Charles Wysocki.
Charles
Wysocki is a prime example of 'The American Dream." A first
generation American, Wysocki, of Polish heritage, was born in Detroit in
1928 He describes the early years in Detroit as "tough times"
and says, "I didn't have a perfect childhood. Nobody does because
it's not a perfect world. I did have a wonderful childhood because I made
it a wonderful world."
The
community that Charles grew up in consisted rnostly of immigrants who took
great pride and pleasure in celebrating the traditions of their new
homeland. These joyous opportunities and celebrations offered by American
freedom became the theme of what Charles would remember and portray in his
artwork.
Wysocki's
father never liked the idea of Charles becoming a painter He wanted
Charles to be A mathematician. Charles graduated from Technical High
School in 1946. He enlisted in the Army and did duty as a sign painter. In
1954, Wysocki enrolled through the GI Bill, at The Art Center School of
Design In Los Angeles. After graduating, being somewhat homesick, he
returned to Detroit and worked as a commercial illustrator. After a few
years Charles missed the beaches, palm trees, and the sunshine of
California. He decided to go back and make California his home. Shortly
thereafter, he met and married Elizabeth Lawrence.
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