cpeak
Kansas City Artist
Faces Everywhere
Every day, I see faces—captivating, familiar, and endlessly intriguing. My art is inspired by the human form, a fascination that started during childhood when I spent hours lost in imaginative play, cutting paper dolls from Sears catalogs and inventing stories for them. This early love for creativity still guides me, especially in my work with watercolor and ink.
Watercolor and ink allow me to paint quickly and spontaneously, leaving space for imagination to fill in the details. My goal is to create art that resonates with those who see it—bringing a smile, sparking laughter, or evoking a cherished memory. Each piece is an invitation to step into its story and find your own connection.
To add an element of surprise and whimsy, I often draw with my non-dominant hand. This playful approach gives each painting its own unique personality, as if the lines and colors have a mind of their own. I never know exactly what the final result will be, and that’s part of the magic.
Art is my form of relaxation and joy—a creative play that brings life to my inner world and hopefully brings light to others. For me, painting is an intuitive journey, guided by a love for spontaneity and connection.
I hope my art leaves you with a sense of wonder and a smile, just as creating it does for me.
Visit me on:
- Instagram: PeakChari
- Pinterest: Artwork by Chari Peak
Awards for 3D Mixed Media
- 2009 Art Westport Third Place Overall
- 2010 Best of Show 34th Annual International Art show in Raton, NM
- 2011 Art Westport Second Place Overall
- 2013 Best of Show Omaha Summer Arts Festival
Recent Exhibitions
- 2019 CONCEPTUAL, NYA Gallery, New York, NY
- 2019 JUXTAPOSE, New Element Gallery, Kansas City, Missouri group.
- 2022 THE LIFE YOU'VE SEEN, Weinberger Fine Art Gallery, Kansas City, MO.
- 2022 FACES, Solo Show, 1914 Main Gallery, Overland Park, KS
- 2023 Color Pops, 80 Santa Fe Gallery, Overland Park, KS
- 2023 She Is, Hays Arts Council, Hays, KS
- 2024 FACES, 80 Santa Fe Gallery, Overland Park, KS
- 2024, Small Workdsd, 80 Santa Fe Gallery, Overland Park, KS
mail: peakchari@gmail.com