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©Coastal Meanderings Part 1-3 (2025) by CLT_Abstracts, Mixed media on paper, in box frames.

This set of 3 mixed media artworks have been in a recent exhibition at the Poly in Falmouth. They started as experimental pieces whereby i tested out different processes and went with the flow. I decided to make them with the mindset that nothing was a failure or wrong, even if it didn’t end upContinue reading “©Coastal Meanderings Part 1-3 (2025) by CLT_Abstracts, Mixed media on paper, in box frames.”

©️Daisies on the coast/Tethered (2025) by CLT_Abstracts

Mixed media on reclaimed canvas, 23.5″ x 23.5″ x 1″ / 60cm x 60cm x 2.5cm Here are few things to discover in my latest painting: 2. The electric wires seemingly conjoining the houses, forming an aspect of community but also appearing to hold the buildings back from the edge of the cliff. There isContinue reading “©️Daisies on the coast/Tethered (2025) by CLT_Abstracts”

How I keep my art practice simple and frequent – written by Charlotte from CLT_Abstracts

I used to rely on random inspiration with no set theme or template to work from. I found the extensive freedom with this too overwhelming, especially as someone with adhd. So this year, i decided i would create a monthly theme to focus my work on. This is as follows: Month Theme January Marks –Continue reading “How I keep my art practice simple and frequent – written by Charlotte from CLT_Abstracts”

The creative endeavours i’ve enjoyed throughout my life – written by Charlotte from CLT_Abstracts

I was thinking the other day about how to keep the little kid version of me alive, as a way to inspire creativity and feel excited about life. The things i enjoyed when i was younger were as follows: Walking along paths with the Brownies and collecting coloured ribbons from the hedgerows and gateways withContinue reading “The creative endeavours i’ve enjoyed throughout my life – written by Charlotte from CLT_Abstracts”

How I juggle my art practice, the business and my health

Happy January everyone! I had the intention to start the year with the determination to make art everyday and be consistent with you all. I also wanted to be healthier than I’d ever been. So guess what happened! Yes that’s right, I was knocked down for 6 weeks with the flu and I think CovidContinue reading “How I juggle my art practice, the business and my health”

©Letters from heaven (2024), by CLT_Abstracts

This piece started with a random covering of mostly blue shades with some silver. I had a vague idea of wanting to explore markmaking techniques and have some areas covered up or revealed. I wanted the areas that were covered to be lighter patches. This then developed into a desire to make a layered paintingContinue reading “©Letters from heaven (2024), by CLT_Abstracts”

©Darling, bloom! (2024) by CLT_Abstracts

Spring has sprung up some new ideas!

New Blog Post – April 2024

February 2024 update

New exhibition this Spring! I joined a Facebook group called Creative Cornwall whilst trying to network and connect up with other artists. I was really happy to find such a welcoming and humble mix of talented individuals that I could socialise with and learn from. Being part of an exhibition with them was an unexpectedContinue reading “February 2024 update”

Website Launch!!!!

OMG I’m soooooo excited!! 3.5 years ago in the midst of the pandemic and personal burn out i gave up working for others, as it was really damaging my health. I had no idea what i was going to do next because i could barely function and all the jobs i’d typically turn to, iContinue reading “Website Launch!!!!”