The Craft of a London Apprentice Born in the vibrant atmosphere of London near Tottenham Court Road, Charles Bentley’s artistic foundation was built upon the disciplined traditions of craftsmanship. As the son of a master carpenter, he possessed an inherent understanding of structure and detail that would later define his watercolor mastery. His early career was shaped significantly by his apprenticeship under Theodore Fielding, where he mastered the intricate techniques of aquatinting and print coloring. This period of rigorous training was not merely about technical skill; it was an immers…