The art of Charles Wysocki is a celebration of the historical richness of the American past, taking its inspiration from the pastoral moods of the small towns of New England and rural Pennsylvania. As he says of his work: "I hope my paintings revive pleasant thoughts... of order and security," much needed in the fast-paced world.

Charles Wysocki grew up in a very different world, in a Polish-American neighborhood in Detroit, drawing and painting since a very young age. In 1953, he came to Los Angeles to study at the Art Center School of Design. After a brief return to Detroit to do commercial art, Wysocki came back to California permanently, to live and to work.

After a long illness, Charles Wysocki died in 2002. He was 73. His art was a full expression of his endearing personality and artistic talent. Charles set aside 14 limited edition lithographs to be released after his death.

All artwork ©Charles Wysocki