A Rare Chance to see and listen to Charles Van Sandwyk
August 5th, 2014
Charles Van Sandwyk at Creative Mornings, Vancouver BC
An excellent presentation by Charles at Creative Mornings , Vancouver BC plus a reading by Charles from one of his books.
Both very well worth watching!!
Born in Johannesburg in 1966 and raised in Vancouver, Charles van Sandwyk began selling his drawings and watercolors in the early 1980’s. In 1986, he won the Alcan Award for his limited edition book A Selection of Neighbourly Birds. The book, illustrated with etchings printed on an antique intaglio press, was his first venture into the world of handmade books. Since then, Van Sandwyk has created a number of limited edition books. His charming private press books pair animal characters with whimsical verses.
Van Sandwyk’s style is inspired by the paintings and prints that hung in his family home. He splits his time between Vancouver and Fiji, and his enthusiasm for the natural world is clearly evident in his books. Collectors have come to love van Sandwyk’s limited edition books for their beauty, simplicity, and vibrance. Some of van Sandwyk’s paintings hang in the National Library of Canada, as well as in several important private collections.
You can find almost all of Charles beautiful books and cards atSide Street Studio, Victoria BC. We ship daily with FedEx and Canada Post.
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