Brother Charles P. Wanda, SM

Charles P. Wanda, SMBro. Charles received his undergraduate degree in Art Education from the University of Dayton in 1959 and an MSAE from Pratt Institute. He taught Art at St. Joseph High School in Cleveland for two years before entering the Marianists in 1962. In 1964 he was assigned to teach Studio Art at Cincinnati’s Archbishop Moeller High School where he was recognized for his teaching and work as Art Director for their theatrical productions, the Annual Auction themes and other Moeller Art projects, until his retirement and move to Dayton in 2005.

His Art expression has taken many forms over the years with Painting and Drawing being his two most common techniques. He paints in watercolor and oil and prefers drawing in charcoal or pencil. Bro. Charles’ work is both realistic and abstract depending on the subject chosen. He takes his inspiration from God’s creation in order to help others to enjoy the beauty of nature and God’s presence around them.

"Finding Solitude" by Charles Wanda, SM

Artist's Statement

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Blessed Chaminade

Background Music Classical Guitar

 
Avoiding Storms

Coming Home

 

By The Bay

Blue Ridge - SOLD

 

Country Road - SOLD

Family Farm - SOLD

 

Fishing Dock

Fogbound

 

Hiking Mount Trail

Kundalini Of The Spiritual Life

 

Light of the World

Moon Hockey - SOLD

 

Neighbors - SOLD

Our Dock

 

Solitude Reception 01

Solitude Reception 02

 

Solitude Reception 03

Solitude Reception 04

 
THE Family

THE Family
 
 
Venerable Marie Terese

Venerable Marie Terese
Venerable Adele

Venerable Adele
 

 

 

 

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