Promotional Material - Online Presence, Artist Statement, CV

Online Art Presence

On instagram I have an account called @fdacharlotte where I frequently post updates on what I have been doing at college. I've found this to be a great way to get feedback and support from people I know as well as strangers, and I enjoy using this platform to discover new artists too. These are some screenshots from my page:





In addition to this, I have a more personal account where I post non-college related art and promote items that I sell on etsy and I use hashtags to reach a wider audience.




Artist Statement (3rd Person)

Charlotte Walker works in an organic illustrative style to create pieces that embody a sweet and sinister dynamic, which is informed by her conflicting fascinations with both horror and cuteness. Drawing, watercolour, stitch and ceramics are some of her favourite mediums to use, making 2D as well as 3D works that disturb and endear. Nature and the grotesque are a significant source of inspiration for her art with an appreciation for different creatures whether real or imagined, and an aim to instil undertones of honest human emotion into each piece. 

CV

Education and Qualifications 

Was educated at Chilwell School (2010-2015) and at Lakeview 6th Form College, Chilwell, Nottingham (2015-2017). Gained 10 GCSEs from Chilwell and 3 A Levels + 1 AS level from Lakeview:  

GCSE

Art and Design (Fine Art) – A*

Media Studies – A*

French – A*

English Language – A*

English Literature – A

Geography  – A

Biology – A

Chemistry  – A

Physics  – A

Mathematics (higher) - B


A Level

A2 English Literature - A

AS Media Studies - A

A2 Media Studies – B

A2 Art and Design ADV (Fine Art) - B

Studied for a Diploma in Art & Design Foundation Studies at Nottingham College from September 2017 to May 2018, and specialised in Illustration and passed all modules.

Other experience:

One to one private art tutoring with young pupil and art workshop at children's party.

Volunteering for Oxfam, listing CDs online and selecting illustrations from books (otherwise to be thrown away) to sell as mounted prints which raised over £100 for the charity.

Painting large backdrops for photoshoots at Scouts family camp events.

Exhibited at Nottingham College in 2018 for end of year show.

Re-painted large 3D elephant models for St John's C Of E Primary School in Stapleford.

Exhibited at National Justice museum for 'Outside Power' project 2021.




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