early life and artistic influences charles c. e. lermond, an american artist known for his naive landscapes, was born on september 28, 1858, in south hope, maine, near the picturesque area where the coast meets penobscot bay. he was the son of charles lermond and mary jane lermond. artistic style and notable works lermond's artistic style is marked by its innocence and lack of pretension, making his landscapes all the more captivating.…