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Fine Artist and ARC Associate Living Master

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Charles Miano, American Artist

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Master of sanguine, oil, and charcoal mediums, Charles Miano‘s work is an exploration of the nature of painting and Nature itself. From decades of practice and experience, his “Miano Method”is designed around seeing and capturing the EFFECT OF LIGHT.

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Miano Live Online Workshops

Miano advocates a painterly way to draw. Mass drawing is an essential prerequisite for tonal painting. It is an atmospheric way to draw which depends more on tone than line. A focus on large masses of tone and edges conceptually working in layers eases an artist’s progress into painting.

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New Art Instructional Video with Charles Miano

Charles has had many requests for drawing video tutorials and now it is finally here. Charles Miano is thrilled to announce his very first drawing instructional DVD which is now available for pre order!

This drawing video tutorial delves into the secrets and techniques of the old masters when drawing a portrait. It is packed full of tips, techniques, demonstrations and even anatomical study features. Charles Miano discusses not only how to draw, but more importantly, how to get to the heart of why we do it. You will get a lot out of this charcoal drawing tutorial.

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The Road to Mastery by Charles Miano

January 10, 2020

With dogged determination and a clear path, we can bring the pursuit of mastery into reality in the tradition of drawing and painting like the Old Masters.

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Charles Miano, Man Reaching, charcoal on paper
Charles Miano, Man Reaching, charcoal on paper, 20×24

Charles Miano, American Painter, Artist profile

Charles Miano

Artist and Teacher

Charles Miano is an American painter whose art explores humanistic values, using a classic foundation and contemporary inspiration. Miano is an ARC Associate Living Master. He is the Founder and Director of Southern Atelier Center for fine art in Sarasota, Florida and an advocate in the revival of Classically Inspired Representationalism.
Through his personal exploration of the nature of painting and of Nature itself, Miano champions representational art past and present. Imbued with life, vitality and spirit, his work has often been referred to as “visual poetry.”

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    Teaching & Workshops

    Draw and Paint like the Masters

    Recognized for his unique teaching ability, Charles Miano has been conducting workshops and classes in drawing and painting for more than a decade. By focusing on universal themes, principles of the natural world and the language of the brush, he has developed a method of teaching that naturally enhances a student’s ability to see, both in art and in life.If you would like to invite Miano to teach an art workshop in your community, please contact us for scheduling. Miano is available for teaching assignments worldwide.

    Charles Miano workshops and classes

      Miano’s Art Materials

      ATELIER BOUTIQUE

      Most artists and craftspeople know that it is essential to use the finest tools in order to maintain quality. Charles Miano recommends using the very best art materials.  In our Atelier Boutique, you will find exactly what you need for your workshops and courses. From hand-crafted wood palettes to “Rosemary” brushes, artists will find unique specialty items in our shop. We hope that you will find these tools of great value for your art. Check back regularly  as new products will be added for your enjoyment and creative passion.

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        ⁣Still-Life with Apples Demo, (sold)⠀ ⠀ Here ⁣Still-Life with Apples Demo, (sold)⠀
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Here’s my last Global Paint Along demonstration.  If you would like to own one of my demos, you can reserve them in advance by emailing info@southernatelier.org. As a FREE gift 🎁, the next live Online Demonstration will be January 7! Register at the link in my bio ☝️
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        The soul that sees beauty may sometimes walk alone The soul that sees beauty may sometimes walk alone. - Goethe
        Fresh Catch, oil, (sold) ⠀ ⠀ Here’s my fish, Fresh Catch, oil, (sold) ⠀
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Here’s my fish, still- life demo from this month’s workshop. I really enjoyed painting this and explaining my method to the paint along community. ⠀
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You are welcome to join our Facebook Group for painting tips and to share your personal progress. (Link in bio)⠀
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        ⁣Had a great time at @gageacademy Drawing Jam! H ⁣Had a great time at @gageacademy Drawing Jam! Here’s a clip from my demo. Thanks for coming! I hope you take the time to donate to their school. We have to keep these institutions alive during this time! 👏🙌👊⠀
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Check out my upcoming workshops and brushes at the link in my bio!☝️⠀
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Thanks to @rosemarybrushes for a great brush set! 👨🏻‍🎨⠀
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        YOU are invited! 💥⠀ ⠀ Join me LIVE ONLINE- YOU are invited! 💥⠀
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Join me LIVE ONLINE- FREE this Saturday! ⠀
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FREE GAGE DRAWING JAM! 🎊 ⠀
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🧑🏼‍🎨 PORTRAIT PAINTING 🧑🏼‍🎨 ⠀
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This is going to be FUN! Learning a method is the fastest way to build your skills. Whether you attend a free demo or my workshops, my method has proven to work for so many people over the last 20 years of teaching. Hop online and join the fun! 💃🕺🏻⠀
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Stay Safe, See YOU soon 👊🙌👏⠀
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        Looking forward to this! Will I see you there? #R Looking forward to this! Will I see you there?  #Repost @gageacademy
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Drawing Jam Lineup👩‍🎨Announced! 
🔎Artists from left to right: Gabriel Campanario, Tiffany Dae, Elijah Evenson, Gary Faigin, Bri Fecarotta, Kristin Frost, Alessandro Gallo, Willow Heath, Jessica Heide, Mike Magrath, Charles Miano, Dominique Medici, Kathleen Moore, Jonathan Tune, Patricia Watwood.
🌍💻🎨 Join live, virtual, art demos with your favorite teaching artists ALL DAY!
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        I think teaching is such a learning experience. He I think teaching is such a learning experience. Here is the demo from my portrait workshop. ⠀
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        YOU are invited! 💥⠀ ⠀ I am grateful to have YOU are invited! 💥⠀
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I am grateful to have had the opportunity to share this method!⠀
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Still Life Workshops are starting this week- Tuesday or Thursday- November 17 or 19 at 2PM EST.
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This coming week, for the first time, I am also going to share exactly how I paint fascinating subjects such as GARDEN ROSES,  METAL OBJECTS and FISH in different settings! 🌹🏆🐟🐠
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These are classic STILL LIFE subjects and so much fun to paint!⠀
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Go ahead and click here to register for one or both workshops at a DISCOUNTED price of 40% off!⠀
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In these workshops you will learn 3- simple stages of making a still life painting.⠀
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1.) How to Block- In a strong DESIGN using “dead color”.⠀
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2.) How to Mass- In COLOR HARMONY using our system of values.⠀
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3.) How to Model forms and edges sculpturally while expressing the LIGHT EFFECT.⠀
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We have solved the problem of teaching artists how to “draw sculpturally with the brush" while maintaining color relationships.⠀
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We would like to GIVE you 40% off your second workshop so you can practice this method.⠀
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Click the link below and enroll in the program before its sold out!⠀
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By working together we can raise the level of your game! I am so looking forward to seeing everyone LIVE ONLINE this coming week!⠀
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        YOU are invited! 💥⠀ ⠀ Join me LIVE ONLINE- YOU are invited! 💥⠀
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Join me LIVE ONLINE- FREE this THURSDAY! ⠀
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FREE Paint Along Party- STILL LIFE! 🎊⠀
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Thursday, November 12  2pm ET ⠀
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Learning a method is the fastest way to build your skills. Whether you attend a free demo or my workshops, my method has proven to work for so many people over the last 20 years of teaching. My expert team has made it easy for anyone to hop online and join the fun.⠀
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Join the fun! 💃🕺🏻⠀
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Stay Safe, See YOU soon 👊🙌👏⠀
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P.S. A method and practice mindset is one key reason I have been able to help many happy artists to live their dream. To learn this and many other art hacks, register for the free party now!⠀
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        Don't seek to be relevant, just be CONSISTENT...⠀
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So fun to get back to figure work from life! CRAFT, SPIRIT, PRACTICE . 👊👏🙌⠀
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Every Friday @southern_atelier 💥⠀
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Here’s the finished portrait demo from last month’s Miano Method-Tuesday workshop. Shows the “working up” stage. ⠀
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Figure starts this week! Still a few spaces available. ⠀
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🔺Click the link in my bio to register🔺⠀
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Join from anywhere on earth! ⠀
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Can’t wait! 🌎✨🙌⠀
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        Hey guys! I want to thank you for coming to our Gl Hey guys! I want to thank you for coming to our Global Paint Along Event! ⠀
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If you attended you can use Promo code: figure10 for a special 10 % discount on the workshop! ⠀
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It starts this week! Hope to see you! ⠀
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🔺link in my bio to register🔺⠀
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Let’s have some more fun together! 👏🙌🎨🌎✨⠀
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👉October 8 at 2pm EST👈⠀
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FREE Global Paint Along - FIGURE DEMO⠀
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MIANO METHOD- LIVE ONLINE⠀
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Register at the link in my bio!🔺⠀
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We have opened a new way of learning art that can reach almost anyone around the globe. 🌎⠀
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This movement is important to me and you have made it so worthwhile for me to share the artistic methods I have been teaching for 20 years, to a larger global audience. ⠀
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I would like to give you this free, interactive painting demonstration LIVE online as a gift of appreciation for you to enjoy. ✨🎨⠀
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We are all connected and we can grow with each other and transform our lives through creativity, a dedication to craftsmanship and global fellowship. ⠀
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Special shout out to all my friends overseas who have been in our online workshops and are sharing Miano Method with their friends. I honor your commitment, your desire to grow and your fellowship. 👏👊♥️⠀
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🔺Register at the link in my bio for your free global painting demonstration. 🔺⠀
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If you haven’t joined yet, don’t miss this one.⠀
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It will be the first figure painting demonstration that we have shared LIVE with others.⠀
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You can paint along at home or just watch from your big screen, computer or device.⠀
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I can’t wait to see you all again! Get your questions ready and your brushes warmed up.⠀
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If you are new to the community, don’t worry.  This is the safest way to learn and grow, no matter what level of artist you are. All are welcome!⠀
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It’s time to get moving and have some fun!⠀
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        ⁣Detail of Sir Robert, oil on linen, 16 x 20 inc ⁣Detail of Sir Robert, oil on linen, 16 x 20 inches⠀

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Looking forward to October’s workshop. 🔺Link in bio to sign up!🔺⠀
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        ⁣Fargol, Sanguine on paper (sold)⠀ ⠀ This wa ⁣Fargol, Sanguine on paper (sold)⠀
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This was my Sanquine Workshop demonstration piece. All of my demos are for sale to students at student pricing. It’s a way that they can have a momento from their experience and an example of the method I teach. ⠀
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Other than this unique opportunity, my art pricing always will remain retail.  If you are a participant, you can reserve one of my demo pieces  before the workshops begin. ⠀
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