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Dockside at Sunset, Oil on Panel © Charles Wakefield, 2017
The Ben Navaee Gallery Presents:
Paintings of Charles Wakefield, AOCAD
Figurative Works and Landscapes of the Toronto Area
Friday, September 1, 2017
6:00 – 8:00 PM – Opening Reception
Show Runs From Friday, September 1 until Thursday, September 14, 2017
Ben Navaee Gallery, 1107 Queen Street East, Toronto
Located between Pape and Jones on the south side of Queen St E. The gallery is accessible by TTC & there is parking available on the street.
This Event is free and open to the public.
Please join us in the celebration of Charles Wakefield’s paintings. This show includes new paintings, some figurative, but mostly landscapes and cityscapes of his favourite scenes in the Toronto area.
Born and raised in Quebec, Charles came to Toronto to study painting at Ontario College of Art, (now OCAD U), after graduating in both arts and science (Geophysics) from McGill and working in mineral exploration in Canada’s northland. The artist fell in love with the rustic beauty of the north, while at the same time becoming increasingly concerned about the incredible destruction of wildlife habitat he witnessed in the north.
After concentrating on painting the human figure for nearly 10 years at OCA, part-time while working as an environmental scientist/ hydrogeologist, the artist graduated and turned his attention to painting landscapes and cityscapes. The artist explores natural phenomena, such as clouds and weather, and wind on the water throughout the seasons of the year. In addition, the artist has painted areas of the city, which have been changing due to development pressures. He has recently started to add figures to his landscapes to bring the viewer into his paintings.
To the artist, painting is about “light” on the subject matter. To get the best understanding of light, it is best witnessed and painted on location – “au Plein Air”. Consequently, the artist paints on location throughout the year, although his favourite season to paint is actually during the winter. The artist does not confine himself to painting “au plein air”, but also paints figurative studies and other compositions at his studio.
Come and meet the artist and join him and Ben (gallery owner) at the Opening Reception, and celebrate his works on Queen Street, where life is a carnival.
www.charleswakefieldartist.com
[email protected]
Ben Navaee Gallery
1107 Queen Street East
Toronto, ON M4M 1K7
Hours: 1 to 5 p.m. daily or by appointment
416.999.1030
www.BenNavaeeGallery.com

Charles Wakefield, AOCAD, is showing at the Arts on the Credit Fine Art Show at the Waterside Inn Ballroom, April 8, 9, 2017 - Booth 22.
The Waterside Inn is located at 15 Stavebank Road South, Port Credit (Mississauga), south of Lakeshore, west of Hurontario and across the road from the marina. Admission is $5.00.
Painting below is: Late Afternoon in Winter, copyright Charles Wakefield, 2017 (oil on wood panel)
The Waterside Inn is located at 15 Stavebank Road South, Port Credit (Mississauga), south of Lakeshore, west of Hurontario and across the road from the marina. Admission is $5.00.
Painting below is: Late Afternoon in Winter, copyright Charles Wakefield, 2017 (oil on wood panel)
Ben Navaee Gallery - Opening Friday January 6, 2017 1107 Queen Street East between Pape and Jones on the south side of the Street. 501 Streetcar or parking on side streets. Hope to see you there. It's a group show, but there should be six of my paintings. Most have not been shown before and are barely dry! Show runs until January 30, 2017.
Cheers,
Charles
Pre - Christmas Show
Ben Navaee Gallery - Opening Friday December 16, 2016 1107 Queen Street East Between Pape and Jones on the south side of the street. 501 Streetcar or parking on side streets. Hope to see you there. It's a group show, but there should be at least five of my paintings. Most have not been shown before and are barely dry!
Cheers,
Charles
Ben Navaee Gallery - Opening Friday December 16, 2016 1107 Queen Street East Between Pape and Jones on the south side of the street. 501 Streetcar or parking on side streets. Hope to see you there. It's a group show, but there should be at least five of my paintings. Most have not been shown before and are barely dry!
Cheers,
Charles
Wheelhouse in Autumn, Oil on Panel (c) Charles Wakefield, 2015
The Ben Navaee Gallery Presents The Paintings of Charles Wakefield, AOCAD - Figurative Works and Landscapes of the Toronto Area.
Ben Navaee Gallery, 1107 Queen Street East, Toronto
Opens - Friday, September 9, 2016 from 6:00 to 9:00 PM - All are welcome.
Show From: September 9 - 15, 2016.
Gallery Hours: 1:00 - 5:00 PM Daily or By Appointment
[email protected]
[email protected]
Come and enjoy the show! Ben Navaee Gallery Show September 9 to 15, 2016
The Ben Navaee Gallery Presents The Paintings of Charles Wakefield, AOCAD - Figurative Works and Landscapes of the Toronto Area.
Ben Navaee Gallery, 1107 Queen Street East, Toronto
Opens - Friday, September 9, 2016 from 6:00 to 9:00 PM - All are welcome.
Show From: September 9 - 15, 2016.
Gallery Hours: 1:00 - 5:00 PM Daily or By Appointment
[email protected]
[email protected]
Come and enjoy the show! Ben Navaee Gallery Show September 9 to 15, 2016

Showing at Booth 162, Oakville Art in the Park, The Bronte Heritage Waterfront Park, base of Bronte Road, Oakville. See my blog for details. Monday August 1, 2016 from 10 AM to 5 PM. Parking available. Small entry fee ($5?).
Cheers,
Charles
Hi Friends and Art Lovers,
I am showing inside this time. At a gallery! This might not make you very excited, but after being rained on and having baked at other outdoor shows, for me it is a nice change. The Opening is Friday August 28, 2015 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. The Ben Navaee Gallery in on the south side of Queen Street EAST, between Pape and Jones (Toronto, ON). 1107 Queen Street East. I hope to see you then.
Cheers,
Charles
Ben 1107 Queen Street East
Navaee Toronto, ON M4M 1K7
Gallery Hours: 1 to 5 p.m. daily or by appointment
416.999.1030
www.BenNavaeeGallery.com

Hi Friends and Art Lovers,
Oakville Art in the Park is coming to Oakville's Bronte Heritage Waterfront Park at Lakeshore and Bronte on Monday August 3, 2015 and I should be at Booth Number 162, however, if the park is wet Plan B will come into effect, we may be moved - in which case I have no idea where they will put me. Here is the link to their web site and where you can find me and other artists:
http://artintheparkoakville.com/participating_artists.html
Enjoy the show!
Pray for sunshine!
Cheers,
Charles
Hi Friends and Artlovers,
I have just sold a painting through Artbomb, www.Artbomb.com called Evening Series Race Cherry Beach, which is featured on my Toronto Waterfront page. There should be some more paintings of mine being auctioned on Artbomb, look for them in the upcoming weeks. Thanks
Cheers,
Charles
I have just sold a painting through Artbomb, www.Artbomb.com called Evening Series Race Cherry Beach, which is featured on my Toronto Waterfront page. There should be some more paintings of mine being auctioned on Artbomb, look for them in the upcoming weeks. Thanks
Cheers,
Charles
Hi Friends and Art Lovers,
I just finished showing one of my figurative paintings of a resting dancer at Oakville Art Society's Open Juried Show which ended last week. However, I am expecting to be painting Au Plein Air in the downtown shopping area of Oakville next Sunday, June 21, 2015 in the morning between about 10AM until 1:00 PM. I am not sure where I will be setting up, but I expect it will be somewhere along Lakeshore Road. If you don't see me, there are going to be about a dozen artists dotted through the area doing their thing. Of course this is weather permitting. High winds, rain and extreme heat make it difficult, but we will attempt to be inspired by the weather rather than fighting with it.
Cheers,
Charles
I just finished showing one of my figurative paintings of a resting dancer at Oakville Art Society's Open Juried Show which ended last week. However, I am expecting to be painting Au Plein Air in the downtown shopping area of Oakville next Sunday, June 21, 2015 in the morning between about 10AM until 1:00 PM. I am not sure where I will be setting up, but I expect it will be somewhere along Lakeshore Road. If you don't see me, there are going to be about a dozen artists dotted through the area doing their thing. Of course this is weather permitting. High winds, rain and extreme heat make it difficult, but we will attempt to be inspired by the weather rather than fighting with it.
Cheers,
Charles

Arts on the Credit - Waterside Inn - Port Credit
Fine Craft & Art Show
15 Stavebank Road South, Port Credit
Saturday and Sunday - April 11th and 12th, 2015 from 11 AM to 5 PM
Sponsored by Port Credit BIA
Visit www.ArtsOnTheCredit.ca for more details