I was born and raised in California where I was surrounded by beautiful mountains and the Pacific Ocean at my doorstep. My family was involved in art on many levels: My mom loved interior design, my nana was always in the garden with her gorgeous flowers and magnificent floral arrangements she made for our family’s hotel restaurant business, and my sister was and still is a fabulous artist. It seems that art was ever-present in my life.

I started painting not so long ago and fell in love with acrylics, texture, and abstract painting. I have taken courses and some workshops which have been a great experience for me moving forward with my art. Outside of that, I would have to say that I am basically self-taught. I enjoy doing individual pieces which for some reason or another, maybe because I like them, turn into landscapes. Lately non objective painting is tugging on me and I am starting to explore that avenue. I love color, texture, lots of texture and happy accidents. My sister, my mentor, is a constant encouragement to me.

I am now living in New Braunfels, Texas. I am a juried displaying member at the New Braunfels Art League. I continue to be excited about art and look forward to years of staying in the paint.

BLOOMING BALLERINAS RECEIVES HONORABLE MENTION

“Blooming Ballerinas”, Char Ocasek’s piece for the New Braunfels Art League special show “Anything Goes”, has received honorable mention. The work, displayed alongside more than 100 other entries in its category, stood out for its display of movement in a simplistic, soothing complementary color palette.

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JURY DAY SUCCESS!

Char Ocasek is honored to have been accepted into the New Braunfels Art League Gallery after having submitted three of her works to its annual jury process. This acceptance now allows her to display her works on a regular basis for sale in the main gallery. She is grateful to the New Braunfels Art League and those connected with the jury process for allowing her this privilege.

“Verge” takes 2nd Place in OIL/ACRYLICS CATEGORY

New Braunfels-based artist Char Ocasek has won second place in the New Braunfels Art League special show “The Wonders of Water” for her original work entitled “Verge”. The work, an abstract composition composed of flowing and carefully balanced color, was hailed by judges as “Magical”.

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OCASEK EARNS THIRD PLACE AWARD WITH “JOURNEY I”

The New Braunfels Art League has awarded Char Ocasek the 3rd place prize for “Journey I” (aka. Tearful Messages) in the oil/acrylic category of the special show “What Do You See.” The acrylic mixed medium creation, working within a muted color palette, was a standout at the competition.

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