Artist, Muralist, and Entrepreneur
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Professional Biography
Charlotte is an American-born muralist and fine artist with over a decade of experience in high-impact storytelling. From her roots in Flint, Michigan, to international stages like the Akumal Mural Festival in Mexico, her "bold and loud" aesthetic serves as a visual "circuit board" connecting ancestral history with modern energy.
As an entrepreneurial founder, she transitioned her practice into a global brand and creative LLC. Driven by a "human-first" philosophy and her role as a mother, she balances her studio work with her mission as a creative educator. Charlotte launched C^2 Studio’s in Genesee County to provide branding workshops and remove industry gatekeeping, proving that anyone can create a powerful new narrative through art.
Awards & Recognition
International Muralist (Akumal, Mexico): She was elected to represent the global creative community at this prestigious festival, placing her work among elite international artists.
Community Leadership (Flint Public Art Project): She was recognized as a cornerstone of the Michigan art scene for her contributions to the "Amplify Her" initiative and local revitalization efforts.
Artistic Evolution: She continues to draw acclaim for her technical transition into realism and her "Western series," bridging the gap between local galleries and international landmarks.
Cultural Legacy: Honored for her commitment to community heritage, using her art to ignite conversation and establish a lasting visual record for future generations.
Below is our interview with Charlotte
Can you tell us about your journey into art? When did you first realize that painting was more than just a hobby for you?
There was a point in kindergarten that I remember my grandfather Ralph, sitting me down and showing me how to outline in crayon and color in the lines. He looked at me in that moment and told me how I was going to grow up to be one of the greatest artists of my time. With me already using art as a tool to communicate, it was just written in the stars for me after that. I applied all of myself in everything art from grade school to college. Once I became a mother it changed from a passion to a business plan, on to a LLC, aiming for a global brand.
How would you describe your artistic style in your own words?
I would describe my artistic style as bold and loud with color. I want to ignite an emotion and inspire with my work. My style tells a story, that instantly makes you recognize its me telling a story. Every project, or canvas has a little piece of me in it. Not in the sense of only creating, but energy and soul. You aren’t just getting art from me. You’re getting a timeline of my ancestors, generations of trials and tribulations, for me to be here to give you a piece of every single one of them from my very own hands. I want children to see it and see pass the blight and ghetto like I did and create the future we avidly see as kids.
What pivotal moments or experiences have significantly shaped your growth as an artist?
That one is a little more complex to answer. I would have to say it was a series of moments that lead me to this point of my career. In the beginning there was an artist that turned into more of a mentor that looked at me and ask why I wasn’t painting. I made the joke I didn’t have the patience for it, while actively interning as a tattoo artist. The irony in the statement made me realize I had a whole untapped adventure ahead of me. So, I sat down and started painting, studying, learning the trade. Years later I found myself on the floor of a homeless shelter with four kids sleeping in the room off from mine. That moment broke and made me all at once. I swore I would never let my children down like that, and I had to change everything, down to my way of thinking. After that I was assisting at a mural festival, and there was a meet and greet with the artist. When being introduced by Sandra Branch of Flint Public Art Project, she listed a few of my projects, and what I had contributed to the community that raised me. Hearing it from a perspective I wasn’t anticipating really changed my perspective of myself, and how I was seen in my community. I was given an opportunity after that from Joe Schipani to create my first international mural at Akumal Mural Festival in Mexico. Standing there with a dozen of some of the greatest artist of my industry really had me take a step back, I had learned so much from them. Joe looked at me and told me I had every right to be standing there, even with my skill set being years behind them. The imposter syndrome hasn’t come back since, and I’m very grateful for that experience.
How has your style evolved over time, and what influenced those changes?
Most definitely has my style changed over the years. When you’re doing it professionally for years, you must learn every day. Not to be relevant but to find new techniques you’ve never had the privilege of seeing before. You don’t search for a niche; you create your own. My influences range is far and vast. Was it the graffiti style I saw on a train going by, or a song I heard for the first time? Did the sun set just right to see a palette of color to never be mimicked again? I pull it from life experiences, like becoming a mother, and learning who I am. Growing up surrounded by tagging and graffiti, it gives you another perspective of what we consider art.
For the complete interview and insights on Charlotte's Art, get a copy of the first issue of the LANTIVE MAGAZINE; Release date - 5th April 2026