Charlotte Keating
Contemporary artist
Charlotte creates uplifting abstract landscapes & seascapes which hope to inspire a moment of curiosity, tranquillity or escapism in your day. Her dreamscape paintings are characterised by soft expressive marks in a fresh colour palette which reflect her soulful, meditative approach to painting.
Art Trail Info 2024
NEW LOCATION for the farOpen ART TRAIL! Meet Charlotte and chat to her about her intuitive painting process in the upstairs gallery at The George. Paintings for sale, sketchbooks and work in progress will be available to view and you may even find Charlotte painting as she awaits visitors! Expect to see a bright, colourful series of abstract garden landscapes in full bloom and some inviting coastal seascapes.
Make a day of it by relaxing with delicious refreshments in the downstairs cafe & courtyard before visiting other artists in and around Newnham. Free parking on street or river car park
The George, High St, Newnham on Severn, GL14 1BS
Gallery situated upstairs above cafe. Free on street parking and in car park by river
Open 10:30am – 4:00pm Tues-Sat, 11-3 Sun/Mon
Full Artist Bio
Nestled at the bottom of her garden amongst the trees, flowers and birds, Charlotte’s summerhouse studio is an oasis of calm with soft pink walls and bright sunlight streaming in through the French doors.
A quiet space in which to slow down and immerse herself in the intuitive painting process of responding to colour and flow of thoughts or emotions with expressive marks and clear colours. Charlotte especially loves the therapeutic nature of journaling with paint to mindfully express herself in this way. Her peaceful, dreamy compositions mirror the personal sense of harmony she achieves through painting.
Subtle loose marks and blended cloudy layers create an uplifting feel which is juxtaposed with the tension of etched lines and written words which form layers of colour and interest. As each body of work develops, she allows music, stories, photography and films of a similar theme to further inspire her work thus allowing new stories to unfold and the paintings to create their own narrative for you to explore.
Where one series works with warmer or vibrant tones, the next will usually be more muted or cooler in hue ensuring there’s something to capture everyone’s imagination.
British born, Charlotte has travelled extensively whilst growing up which has informed her cosmopolitan, open minded and soulful outlook on life. She qualified with a BA (hons) in Fashion Design from Winchester School of Art, Southampton University in 2000 and followed an exciting career in high end womens’ fashion until 2019. Charlotte now enjoys running her art practice full time in the Forest of Dean, spending most of her time painting and offers tuition and freelance Marketing, PR and Copy for local artists and art galleries. Despite her busy family life, you’ll also find her volunteering as Marketing Lead for the farOpen organisation, making costumes for the Monnow Ballet Company performances and teaching as a Racing Coach for young sailors at local sailing clubs.
Charlotte’s work is shown in UK galleries within various group exhibitions, during farOpen Open Studios Art Trail and has work in private collections here and in the USA.
To be the first to hear about work in progress, new exhibitions and the release of new paintings to purchase, please subscribe to Charlotte’s email list here https://www.charlottekeating.com/pages/subscribe
Charlotte creates uplifting abstract landscapes & seascapes which hope to inspire a moment of curiosity, tranquillity or escapism in your day. Her dreamscape paintings are characterised by soft expressive marks in a fresh colour palette which reflect her soulful, meditative approach to painting.
Art Trail Info 2024
NEW LOCATION for the farOpen ART TRAIL! Meet Charlotte and chat to her about her intuitive painting process in the upstairs gallery at The George. Paintings for sale, sketchbooks and work in progress will be available to view and you may even find Charlotte painting as she awaits visitors! Expect to see a bright, colourful series of abstract garden landscapes in full bloom and some inviting coastal seascapes.
Make a day of it by relaxing with delicious refreshments in the downstairs cafe & courtyard before visiting other artists in and around Newnham. Free parking on street or river car park
The George, High St, Newnham on Severn, GL14 1BS
Gallery situated upstairs above cafe. Free on street parking and in car park by river
Open 10:30am – 4:00pm Tues-Sat, 11-3 Sun/Mon
Full Artist Bio
Nestled at the bottom of her garden amongst the trees, flowers and birds, Charlotte’s summerhouse studio is an oasis of calm with soft pink walls and bright sunlight streaming in through the French doors.
A quiet space in which to slow down and immerse herself in the intuitive painting process of responding to colour and flow of thoughts or emotions with expressive marks and clear colours. Charlotte especially loves the therapeutic nature of journaling with paint to mindfully express herself in this way. Her peaceful, dreamy compositions mirror the personal sense of harmony she achieves through painting.
Subtle loose marks and blended cloudy layers create an uplifting feel which is juxtaposed with the tension of etched lines and written words which form layers of colour and interest. As each body of work develops, she allows music, stories, photography and films of a similar theme to further inspire her work thus allowing new stories to unfold and the paintings to create their own narrative for you to explore.
Where one series works with warmer or vibrant tones, the next will usually be more muted or cooler in hue ensuring there’s something to capture everyone’s imagination.
British born, Charlotte has travelled extensively whilst growing up which has informed her cosmopolitan, open minded and soulful outlook on life. She qualified with a BA (hons) in Fashion Design from Winchester School of Art, Southampton University in 2000 and followed an exciting career in high end womens’ fashion until 2019. Charlotte now enjoys running her art practice full time in the Forest of Dean, spending most of her time painting and offers tuition and freelance Marketing, PR and Copy for local artists and art galleries. Despite her busy family life, you’ll also find her volunteering as Marketing Lead for the farOpen organisation, making costumes for the Monnow Ballet Company performances and teaching as a Racing Coach for young sailors at local sailing clubs.
Charlotte’s work is shown in UK galleries within various group exhibitions, during farOpen Open Studios Art Trail and has work in private collections here and in the USA.
To be the first to hear about work in progress, new exhibitions and the release of new paintings to purchase, please subscribe to Charlotte’s email list here https://www.charlottekeating.com/pages/subscribe
Contact Details
Part of the farOpen Art Trail 6-14 July 2024
Charlotte's is located at Studio 18, see the Open Studios 2024 Trail Map + Brochure
First Floor
The George
High Street
Newnham
GL14 1BS
07789 713921
[email protected]
Website
Part of the farOpen Art Trail 6-14 July 2024
Charlotte's is located at Studio 18, see the Open Studios 2024 Trail Map + Brochure
First Floor
The George
High Street
Newnham
GL14 1BS
07789 713921
[email protected]
Website