Charles Mooneyham

ARTIST

About

01 About Us

Charles Mooneyham is an artist based in the Greater St. Louis Region he returned to painting full-time after a lengthy career in behavioral health, most recently for the suicide hotline. Early in his artistic career he was mostly considered an underground grassroots artist. Upon returning to the art world Charles first started out with artist residency and showed with several galleries across two states. Charles studio and gallery is currently located in historically haunted down town Alton Il, located at 305 State St. Historically, Charles’ artistic ventures have been deeply rooted in acts of philanthropy or used to benefit the community. Charles has received recognition over the years for his charitable efforts, through the arts, from various newspapers, magazines, radio, television, and blog posts. Over a 30+ year span Charles has organized, curated, produced, or participated in many solo/group exhibitions, happenings, and installations. These projects have also featured works of other prominent artists such as Lorretta Swit (popularly known as Hot Lips from the TV show M.A.S.H.), Dale Threlkeld, Derek "Deek" Diedricksen (popularly known for HGTV's Tiny Home Builders) and many more. Most recently Charles is known for producing The Alton Art Expo, a large indi art fair that was a fundraising event for Centerstone. Currently, Charles work can be found in various galleries, shops, cafes, and events throughout the Greater St. Louis Region and in private collections nationally.

"I feel art is a vehicle of celebration and healing. I can think of no better way to lift a community than through empowerment of the arts."

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Portfolio

02 Portfolio

Number 47

Oil on canvas

Duckula

Oil on Canvas
28x24
Original, prints and postcards available for purchase. Please email me for details.

Locutus

Oil on canvas.
24X28
Patrick Stewart's character, Picard, when assimilated by the Borg, marked the first introduction of trauma in the Star Trek series. His transformation into Locutus and back to Jean-Luc, as well as the lingering effects of his encounter with the Borg, demonstrated the lasting impact of PTSD on his life throughout the rest of the series and beyond.
Original, prints and postcards available for purchase. Please email me for details.

I'm Just Done

Oil on canvas.
36"x48"
I chose to paint this specific parody to make a statement. I wanted to knock on the door of GenX nostalgia. I wanted to remind everyone we were raised on School House Rock, Sesame St, and Mr. Rogers. We were taught to be kind to one another and that knowledge is power. I want people to question why are Boy and Bill sad? I want them to ask why is Bill just done? I want people to stop and ask themselves am I behaving the way I was taught?
Original, prints and postcards available for purchase. Please email me for details.

Danger Mouse

24 x 36
Oil on canvas.
It is in this painting that I am playing with transparency, layers, contour line and hard edge abstractionism to create depth of field and perspective. The only elements with a gradient tone are the ear, nose and eye. Depth was also accomplished with the use of implied line and negative space. When you are able to see past the narrative, it is only then you can see what is really there.
Original, prints and postcards available for purchase. Please email me for details.

Quinton

This painting was created for Stray Rescue featuring Quinton, the dog that survived the gas chamber and later became the poster dog for Stray Rescue.
Currently held in private collection.

Curation and event production

Over the years, I have produced and curated multiple shows featuring my work and the works of other nationally recognized artists.

To The Moon

16x20
Oil on canvass.
Held in private collection.
Prints and postcards available for purchase.

Color wash walls and metallics.

This room showcases my color-washed walls that are complemented by a metallic ceiling.

Drummer Boy

Oil on canvas.
Held in private collection.
Prints and postcards available for purchase. Please email me for details.

Green Gable in Snow

8X8
Digital Photography.
Original, prints and postcards available for purchase. Please email me for details.

Press

In 2010, Vital Voice magazine recognized me as one of the top 12 LGBTQ artists in the St. Louis region.

This photograph depicts natural formations compositionally, poised in a suggestive manner. The photo was taken at Elephant Rock State Park, located in Missouri.

Lovers Rock

8X10
Photography.
Original, prints and postcards available for purchase. Please email me for details.

Spirit Of The Ancestors

16x20
Acrylic on Canvas.
Original, prints and postcards available for purchase. Please email me for details.

Faux Leather

This stairwell showcases my faux leather finish.

Mini Bar

I built a simple mini bar.

Jason

9x12
Acrylic on canvas.
Original, prints and postcards available for purchase. Please email me for details.
"Variations held in private collection."

Loud

Transformed a drab gray Victorian dining room into a vibrant and colorful space.

BalSac

8X10
Photography.
Original, prints and postcards available for purchase. Please email me for details.

Cosmoe

16x20
Oil on canvas.
Held n private collection.
Prints and postcards available for purchase. Please email me for details.

Buzz Off

This sketch exemplifies my line work style, which serves as the foundation for many of my paintings.

Collaberations

I launched a non-profit organization called St. Louis Art for Autism in 2015. I produced an exhibit in collaboration with the University of Missouri to raise funds for Autism therapies for families who cannot afford the copays.