"In each of my paintings, I try to convey my fond childhood memories of life on the family farm"

Charles Freitag is a native Iowan, born and raised on a small farm in the heartland of rural America. Growing up on the family farm gave him deep appreciation for his natural surroundings, and can be found in his paintings of yesteryear.

During high school, Chuck excelled at art, and took his dream of becoming a full time artist one step further when he enrolled at Hawkeye Community College after graduation. While there, he earned honors before finishing his degree at the Academy of Art in Chicago.

Chuck's work is inspired by his favorite illustrator, Norman Rockwell. That inspiration can be seen in his paintings, with his meticulous attention to detail, and the subtle composition and coloring of all the facets of the painting.

Chuck's growing popularity has astonished the young artist. With numerous magazine covers and awards, Chuck is quickly becoming one of America's most highly sought after artists. His work can be found in galleries and collectors' homes across the U.S., Canada and internationally.

At the age of thirty-nine, Chuck is happily married, a father of six and resides in Marion, Iowa.