Description
Dashing, debonair, and just a touch deranged. Charming Charles sports a magnificent swoosh of orange felted wool hair and a perfectly groomed matching mustache that suggests he takes his appearance seriously—even if his collection of wild, mismatched teeth tells a different story. That brilliant lime-green felt skin practically glows with vitality, while bloodshot eyes peer out with mischievous charm. Embroidered details add dimension to his cheeks and body, and that sunburst collar of golden felt and raffia creates a regal ruff worthy of his self-assured personality.
About the Piece
Part of Terri Rehg’s Monster Series, Charming Charles exemplifies the artist’s ability to blend cute and creepy into something irresistibly charismatic. The contrast between his carefully coiffed appearance and those chaotic teeth creates delightful tension. Mounted on a custom-painted sky blue plaque with organic edges, the cool background makes that electric lime-green skin pop even more dramatically.
Materials & Construction
One-of-a-kind mixed media soft sculpture featuring hand-stitched and embroidered lime-green felt, orange felted wool hair and mustache, bloodshot painted eyes, embroidered facial details and crosshatch patterns, assorted teeth in various sizes, golden felt and raffia collar, poly fill, and custom-painted sky blue wooden plaque with organic edges. The entire piece has been clear-coated for protection and durability.
Dimensions
- Plaque: 13″ x 13″
- Overall with head: approximately 15″ x 13″ x 7″ deep
Display
Ready to hang. Charming Charles’s bold color palette—electric lime against sky blue with pops of orange—makes him an instant focal point. His dapper styling and personality-packed face ensure he’s a conversation starter wherever he hangs.
Textile Artist Terri Rehg
Artist Statement: Discovering the faces that live within the canvas with the stroke of a needle is a journey with each piece created. It all starts with the eyes and builds from there and magically a new creature is born. The series in gray was first conceptualized as a canvas piece to paint on but so much came from the stark gray that the series continues to grow each piece totally different and unique.
Terri has been creating toys since she was a child and studied Textiles in school. Learning the craft of the toy maker is a dream that has taken a life time to achieve and now is able to incorporate into her artwork.. The oldest of eight children she has been “Sister” to a wonderful tight knit family that shares many artists in their flock. Pre2022 signed her work as “Sis”.
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