Today we’d like to introduce you to Charlotte Art.
Hi Charlotte, so excited to have you on the platform. So before we get into questions about your work-life, maybe you can bring our readers up to speed on your story and how you got to where you are today?
Started as a kid in the north end of Flint, surrounded by chaos, culture, and street graffiti. It wasn’t what we have now. Art became the way I processed the world — especially growing up not being emotionally regulated, which shaped a lot of my relationship with water symbolism and community healing.
Over time, painting shifted from a survival tool into my purpose. I became a mother of four, and that pushed me to build something bigger than myself. I began creating sketches, canvases, leading to murals, installations and community-centered projects, highlighting local artists and using public art to spark empowerment, accessibility, and imagination in neighborhoods that are often overlooked.
Things grew from there. I built an international art business, began traveling for murals, and expanded into creative journalism, writing once about the behind-the-scenes of the art world. My work today blends bold color, futurism, nature, and emotional storytelling — always with the intention of making people feel seen and inspired.
Now I’m building not just artwork, but opportunities, community art spaces, large-scale installations, and a long-term vision of creating a Fortune-500-level creative company. Every step of my journey has been about turning adversity into impact and using art as a way to empower others.
I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
Not at all, but every challenge shaped me into the artist and creative I am today. I’m a mother of four, so I built my career while raising a family, often painting late nights after everyone went to bed. Raising children in Flint during the water crisis taught me early about resilience, and that shows up in my work through themes of healing, transformation, and community.
There was a particular moment where I was sitting on the floor of a homeless shelter during Covid. My children were sleeping in the room next to me and in that moment, it broke me and made me all at the same time. I remind myself of that moment on the hard days. Resilience and self discipline are required for people with a different story in mind for themselves.
Of course I had financial setbacks, moments of self-doubt, and many times where I had to create my own opportunities because most weren’t handed to me, I had to earn every one. But each obstacle pushed me to level up, to travel for murals, build my art business, expand my creative skills, and stay committed to my vision even when the path wasn’t easy.
So no, the road hasn’t been smooth. But every challenge taught me discipline, creativity, and how to turn adversity into fuel. I’m grateful to be raised by culture that taught me if it’s not a gift, it’s a lesson, both are needed. Those experiences are exactly what give my work the depth, boldness, and purpose it has today.
Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
I’m a muralist, mixed-media painter, and creative illustrative storyteller. My work blends bold color, strong black outlines, futurism, nature, and emotional symbolism, a style shaped by growing up in Flint and by the communities I’ve connected with across Michigan and beyond. I specialize in large-scale installations, vibrant canvases, murals and series that merge ancient influences with futuristic elements, water themes, and floral touches. Working with non-profits such as Flint Public Art Project, Akumal Festival, and events like Big Fam Music Festival & Dropfest as a live artist.
I’m known for creating pieces that feel alive. Artwork that empowers people, sparks their imagination, and brings beauty to places that are often overlooked. My work isn’t just visual. It’s meant to shift energy and offer people a moment of healing, hope, or reflection.
What I’m most proud of is my family. My four kids inspire everything I do. They’re the reason I push so hard to build something bigger, to show them that creativity can be a career, and to create work that speaks to resilience, love, and transformation. They influence my themes, my color choices, and the way I approach community-centered art.
What sets me apart is the combination of my lived experience, my bold stylistic language, and my purpose. My art isn’t just about aesthetics, it’s about storytelling, empowerment, and building spaces where people feel seen. I use my work to connect ancient symbolism with modern emotion, to merge digital and organic worlds, and to create vibrant visuals that carry real meaning. At the heart of it, I’m an artist who wants to inspire the next generation. That no matter how the deck is stacked, you are the creator of your future.
What matters most to you?
What matters most to me, besides my children, is the impact I leave behind through my art. Art is more than a career for me; it’s a way to uplift communities, inspire imagination, and give people a moment of hope or connection. I care deeply about using my gifts to make the world around me just a little brighter, whether that’s through a mural in a neighborhood that needs color, a painting that speaks to someone’s healing, or creating opportunities for other artists.
Pricing:
- Canvas art 175+
- Murals 10-20 sq.
- Prints 25+
Contact Info:
- Instagram: Instagram.com/charlotteartmi
- Facebook: Facebook.com/charlotteartmi
