Charles Engebretson was born in Alkabo, North Dakota and reared in Montana. He does not remember a time when he was not drawing. Painting followed as a natural result. He sold his first painting at the age of 17 to his Commanding Officer in the Marine Corps while stationed in China. He has traveled in every continent, except Antarctica. During his travels, he studied with some of the worlds best artists, painted and sold his paintings and even taught painting. He believes that the fundamental ability of an artist is not just to see, but to see into the essence of an object, a scene, or a person.

Mr. Engebretson uses many different techniques, and a variety of mediums including oils, watercolors, charcoals and acrylics. His subjects are landscapes, portraits, still lifes, wildlife, and seascapes. His works have been shown in countless galleries. As a result of his world travels and experiences, he has gained a wealth of knowledge which gives his art an invaluable dimension - the ability to see beyond the obvious.