Chuck Shapler Watercolors/Photography
chuckshapler@aol.com

Chuck Shapler is a retired Civil/Structural Engineer from Toledo, Ohio, who spends winters in Clearwater Florida. Chuck built, and still flies, experimental airplanes. He was widowed in 1995 and decided to sell the home which contained his airplane building shop. He then looked about for another hobby. Luckily he discovered painting and digital photography. Although he has very little formal art training he has attended numerous classes at Dunedin Fine Art Center, Gulf Coast Museum of Art and attended several sessions at the annual Kanuga, NC, watercolor Workshop.

Chuck came to art late in life following a successful career as a consultant on the use of computers in solving various engineering problems. The drafting associated with his early engineering experience was always of special interest and enjoyment. Chuck now uses his drafting experience to prepare very detailed drawings for his watercolor paintings. He uses his digital camera to capture and compose the subject. He has often said that he enjoys the drawing probably more than the painting as he has complete control of the drawing, whereas watercolor consistently proves that it has a mind of its own.

In addition to his paintings, Chuck also creates digital photo art by enhancing his photos to resemble watercolor paintings with the use of computer software. During his travels he has photographed many marine and architectural sites that he plans to someday paint. Until he does paint them, he has used some of these photos to create a beautiful art form that has met with great acceptance.

Giclée prints of his paintings and photo art are available for sale from American Frame. Contact Chuck for pricing and information concerning his original watercolor paintings.