Hello, I’m Charlotte.
I’m an illustrator and printmaker who loves colour, embraces imperfection, and spends a lot of time covered in ink.
I work mostly with risograph printing, a medium I adore for its bold colours, happy accidents, and slightly unruly nature. It suits me perfectly.
I’m originally from Manchester and now live in rural Wales, where I make art alongside raising two small humans (a 3-year-old and a 9-month-old). I’m dyslexic and ADHD, which means my brain is colourful, chaotic, and always jumping ahead to the next idea. My work tends to reflect that.
At its heart, what I make is simple:
art that makes people smile, feel lighter, and brings a bit of joy into the room.
Why Colour Matters
I often start a piece telling myself I’ll tone it down this time.
I almost never do.
As I’ve got older, I’ve realised my quirks aren’t something to smooth out, they’re the point. That’s why my newsletter is called The Colour Club. Grey and beige just aren’t for me.
I don’t believe art has to be serious to be meaningful. It can be playful, bold, a bit daft, and still say something real. Colour has energy. It lifts moods. It makes space feel alive. I want my work to do that too.
What Inspires me
My inspiration is fairly chaotic, in the most delightful way.
Ideas arrive like brain itches. They demand scratching. Odd phrases, retro characters, Welsh sayings, neon palettes, nostalgic shapes. They rattle around until I give them a physical form.
I love working across all kinds of projects. From book covers and children’s books to prints, commissions, and one-off ideas that don’t quite fit into a neat box. Variety keeps my brain happy, and I enjoy the challenge of responding to different briefs while keeping my voice intact.
Risograph printing is my favourite way to work. Each colour is printed separately, which means every piece has its own quirks and surprises. No two prints are exactly the same. They’re imperfect, expressive, and full of personality.
Most of this work happens in short bursts between naps and snacks, with a studio that often looks like a rainbow has exploded. It’s messy, unpredictable, and completely joyful. That’s where the magic lives.
If you have an idea for a project you’d like to discuss, drop me a message. I’m always happy to chat.
What is Riso?
Risograph printing is a bit like screen printing’s slightly chaotic cousin.
It’s a stencil-based printing process that uses vibrant, soy-based inks and prints one colour at a time. Each layer has to be designed separately, then carefully lined up by eye, which means no print is ever truly perfect, and that’s exactly the point.
Colours overlap, textures show through, and tiny misalignments give each piece its own character. Instead of fighting those quirks, I lean into them. They’re what make risograph prints feel alive rather than mass-produced.
Riso is bold, playful, tactile, and a little unpredictable. Much like my brain, honestly.
If you love colour, texture, and prints with personality, you’ll probably love riso too.