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About the Artist
ARTIST STATEMENT
As a contemporary artist, my work navigates the intersection of personal experience and the natural world. While deeply rooted in tradition, particularly in oil painting, my art is not a manifesto but an intimate exploration of life's emotional landscape. Through metaphor and symbolism, I delve into themes like heartache, vulnerability, delight, and loss—transforming them into something more approachable and tender. My work offers a softening of the human experience, creating a space for reflection and connection.
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My practice centers on oil painting, where I am drawn to its rich heritage and the tactile possibilities of layering pigments to create depth and intrigue. The process allows me to build emotional texture, where the richness of color and the physicality of the medium bring curiosity and warmth to the work. Each piece becomes a meditation on the balance between resilience and fragility, inviting viewers to engage with the complexities of life in a more intimate, gentle way.
Through narrative and metaphor, I explore the delicate interplay between beauty and imperfection, using nature and the feminine as my guiding themes. My work invites a quiet, introspective journey—one that softens, harmonizes, and offers a tender unraveling of life's intricacies.
BIO​
Charlotte Marie Isbell is an Australian-born artist from Sydney, now based in Madison, Alabama. Working predominantly with oils, her art reflects the complexities of life as a woman, blending personal experiences with an appreciation for nature. Quietly advocating for conservation through her work, she paints with a focus on metaphor, movement, and emotional depth.
Though she began with an impressionistic approach, Charlotte has evolved into an artist who pushes the boundaries of color and form, exploring the intersection of self, mind, and place. Her pieces tap into universal emotions—balancing bold expression with an approachable softness. Through her work, she seeks to harmonize beauty and vulnerability, using nature as a central theme.
A largely self-taught painter, Charlotte draws inspiration from a variety of influences: her background in classical and contemporary piano, over a decade in the Australian design industry, studies in France, and mentorships with abstract artists such as Nicholas Wilton and Noula Diamantopoulos.
Since her debut show in 2017, Charlotte has gained recognition through solo exhibitions and gallery representation in both Colorado and Alabama. Locally, she has built strong collaborations with collectors and businesses, including sponsorships and private shows that showcase her work in Huntsville's premium spaces. Internationally, her art is represented by Anthropologie, and her pieces can be found in private and corporate collections across Australia and the United States.​
EXHIBITIONS & SHOWS​
2018: Les Femmes - In Her Space, Solo Show Colorado Springs, CO
2019 / 2020: Les Femmes - Un Jour, En France - Solo Exhibit Fort Collins CO
2020: Soft & Wild Abstracts - Solo Show Fort Collins CO
2021: Les Femmes The Comforts of Home - Solo Exhibit Madison AL / Sydney Australia
2022: Herself - Solo Show Madison AL
2023: Natural Presence - Solo Show Madison AL
2023: An Original Touch - Peachtree & Co Huntsville AL
2023: The Unfolding - Collaborative Collection Huntsville, AL
2024: The Other side of Blue - 104 Jefferson, Huntsville, AL
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IN THE MEDIA​​
- News Break - The Unfolding: A Breathtaking Journey Through Artistry and Inspiration - Nov 2023
- 256 Today - The Vessel At Stovehouse to Unfold New Fine Art - Nov 2023
-Tennessee Valley Living - The Vessel Celebrating One Year - Nov 2023
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ACHIEVEMENTS 2024
- Received 2x sponsorships for Solo Show
- Request for Sydney Show 2025 (details to be announced 2025)
- New gallery representation (details to be announced Dec 2024)
- Sale of over 10 major artworks this year
- 4 Artworks selected for representation on Anthropology
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COLLECTOR QUOTES​
“Charlotte’s work has become one of my favorite experiences in life. Each collection and show experience holds a unique narrative, with unmistakable emotional depth. I always look forward to what’s next.”
— Grace Hoffman, Art Collector and Interior Designer, KPS Group Huntsville
“The very first piece we saw of Charlotte’s could easily have been a painting of me, and I had to have it! A few months later, we commissioned a custom piece from her—it perfectly captures my sense of self, love, and life. We are in awe of her talent and the emotions she invokes in every piece she creates.”
— Suzanne Free, Madison Art Collector
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