Charlie Bynar facts for kids

Charlie Bynar (born in 1966) is an American artist known for her beautiful paintings. She often uses watercolors to create her art.

About Charlie Bynar

Charlie Bynar was born in 1966 in a place called Sun Valley, Idaho. She married David Calley in 1993. They had a son named Isaac.

After Isaac passed away, Charlie Bynar started a special group called the Isaac’s Ant Foundation. This foundation worked with another group, the Babbitt Brothers Foundation. Together, they created a memorial exhibition. This exhibition featured honeypot ant farms. It was shown at the Museum of Northern Arizona. Her son, Isaac, had worked with these insects there.

The Ant Empire Exhibition

The exhibition was called The Ant Empire: Strength in Community. It opened in February 2019. It showed how strong communities can be, just like ants.

Scholarships for Science

Through her foundation, Charlie Bynar also set up a special fund. This fund is at Coconino Community College. It provides scholarships for students with special needs. These scholarships help them study science.

Charlie Bynar's Art Journey

Charlie Bynar has been recognized for her art since she was young. She won the Scholastic Art Award twice. She received it in both 1983 and 1984.

Early Exhibitions

In 1988, she started showing her artwork to the public. One of the first places was Macy's Coffee Shop in Flagstaff, Arizona. Around this time, people also started asking her to paint portraits. Some of these portraits were shown in other places across the United States.

Art in Flagstaff

Her paintings were also displayed in other galleries in Flagstaff. These included the Hudgens Gallery and the Coconino Center For The Arts.

Art Style and Books

Charlie Bynar mostly uses watercolors in her paintings. However, she also works with other art materials. In 2021, she wrote and illustrated a children’s book. It is called “Charlie and the Rainbow Trout”.