True Believer

True Believer is Dale Schierholt's documentary profile of painter Charles Arnoldi and offers an intimate visit with the artist in his Venice, California studio. Arnoldi has been making art for over 40 years and has established himself as one of the most prominent painters in southern California. His work resides in numerous collections and museums throughout the United States, including the Museum of Modern Art, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, the Smithsonian American Art Museum, and the Guggenheim Bilbao in Spain. The film allows viewers to witness Arnoldi at work and listen as he candidly discusses his work and life. The second in Schierholt's California Masters series, this film is rare opportunity for the art appreciator and creator to gain insight to the work of this accomplished artist.

[kymcrowart]

This is one of coolest dudes ever. I think this artist is amazing. His art for sure but mostly his Spirit. What a wonderful experience this video is. Thank you so much.

[maryrushartist]

This artist, Charles Arnoldi, and his conversations about his art makes so much sense to me as an artist. No nonsense and yet emotional. Loved it! Thank you.

[peggymary]

such an honest, humble guy. unusual among artists of his stature and generation! His work is honest too.

[spincube]

Always liked his varied styles, but had no idea who he was or what he was about.This is such a wonderful documentation with the artist. Thank you !!!!

[Debbiegibb]

I am so moved by this. Thank you Arnold for your thoughts and wisdom. Absolutely marvelous.

[danthomas]

Once in a while I'll stumble onto a real gem of a channel. Glad I found yours. Cheers from the desert.

[danryan]

What a likeable guy. I really enjoyed this interview of his process and work history. I want to quit this art thing every day, yet I come back and try again.

[ellenbachmann]

Thank you for documenting this artist's works and thoughts behind what he does. He is inspiring and I appreciate how he puts into words the many ways I feel about the doing of art work.

[ChannelCharley]

Another great film and artist! Thank you ☺️

[MareeAustin-oz]

Thought provoking and inspirational painter, a very genuine artist, great watch

[annrubino]

OK, now I get it, duh. The film maker is Schierholt, the artist is Charles Arnoldi! Thank goodness I saw this video immediately after the later one. Fantastic - made my day.

[juliofriedrich]

Linda trajetória, parabéns, trabalhos incríveis.

[giovannalepore]

The small works I am drawn to the most -they have depth, purity and a studied processing

[pamelaroundtree]

Your art is amazing! you inspire me!!!!

[mayankdharia]

Enjoyed whole interview…geometrical, curvy, floral patterns with blending of colors is wonderful….appreciate…Thanks ..

[sonnycorbi]

A lot of pre-thought goes into his work - I’m a visual Artist/painter etc. I die from the shoulders up when I process my work - In any-case I enjoyed your video, well done

[carolynratliff]

I want to know…how are his hands and his back???? What hurts from climbing up that ladder….he is one handsome sexy guy……where can we see his art? Thankyou for this film….just loved it all. Happy new year.

[JhnCltrane]

Free expression and the art process gets a lot of criticism which is not entirely unjustified but if the words "art" or "painting" were replaced by other words, Charles Arnoldi's discussion would be just as valid. For some only representational work is the true art, as jazz or rock music or rap aren't valid forms either. So then is every person is wrong for appreciating another's right to freely express a personal inquiry? A criteria of expression is it infringing on social mores and dignity. I enjoyed this video and also the presentation of Harold Garde.

[PoorBoyPennyShow]

wonderful artist but he is wrong about showing brushstrokes with acrylic, ,im an acryllic artist and when i want the brush strokes to show i just use more paint, i do a lot of palletknife painting because sometimes i want the drama of the stroke and the quality of paint matters a lot, ,,i threw away my oil paint, im too impatient for the drying process, when i work, i work

[cliff_see]

Wish his work were a bit more messy... music is not necessary