Charlotte Jane Kessler
Shop ALL Long Ladies Feminine Awakening A Time of Bees
Charlotte Jane Kessler
 
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WELCOME TO MY ONLINE STUDIO

The relationship between our outer and inner worlds perpetually inspires me. I paint nature's hidden songs, heard through the poetry of archetype, myth and landscape. The grace, power and fragility of life longs for us to hear it. Listen quietly when you look at my pictures - hear what the bumblebee says to you about time!

Are you interested in using art therapeutically or gathering in circle with other women to support, express and grow? For workshops current and up and coming please visit my Workshops.

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Reflections
New Moon Women's Group in Lincolnshire
New Moon Women's Group in Lincolnshire

With the centring of this event we will come together and weave ceremony with our new intentions for the lunar cycle ahead. 

Private Commission: A creative response to loss
Private Commission: A creative response to loss

The sensitive nature of this body of work called me into a very special place to paint from. Quite different from any other commission work. The thread of respect and authenticity was palpable around me in the studio and it was an honour to work in this way for someone in their early time of grief.

Creative Responses to Grief: Part 2
Creative Responses to Grief: Part 2

'Early one morning I awoke after dreaming, confused with time frames and life events. It dawned on me that he was no longer here on this plane of existence, and yet in my dream we were together. I picked up my pencils and sketchbook and walked down to the beach. There an angel appeared on my page…

Creative Responses to Grief: Part 1
Creative Responses to Grief: Part 1

"In the process of grief and loss, I found conversations through paint and pencil deeply nurturing. Such an important life line which mirrored back my personal journey and in some way kept me company in my solitary path through the unknown landscape of grief."

If you are interested in attending 2018 Death Conference, you can follow the link to find out more about Creative Responses to Death and Dying. 

 

Behind The Waterfall
Behind The Waterfall

New for 2018

Charlotte has been creating therapeutic art workshops and invites you to find out more here. If you're wishing to step into sacred space, away from the hustle and bustle of every day life for safe and creative self exploration then this workshop is just for you.

Working with the seasons, this workshop offers a wonderful opportunity to reconnect, to the natural world and your natural heart centre.

 

Gentle is the power of letting go
Gentle is the power of letting go

Taking inspiration from the seasons in my art making practice also branches out in to therapeutic group workshops. The way of Autumn is a perfect time to gather the fruits of our labors, to reflect on things we have achieved & also learn the art of letting go.

The Gift of Light- Summer Solstice Alignment
The Gift of Light- Summer Solstice Alignment

Being part of nature's song, we can experience a wonderful openness to receiving her gifts. At this time of year there is a feeling of such abundance. For me, bringing into focus the connection between environment, body and the well being in our minds hugely benefits my creativity.

Where does my inspiration come from?
Where does my inspiration come from?

I portray nature and her elements in a realistic yet dreamy way. My work is an extension of soul and spirit, and contains within it stories of the power, fragility and grace inherent to the preciousness of life. 

How did I create a commissioned piece for a lady inspired by stone?
How did I create a commissioned piece for a lady inspired by stone?

"Charlotte has captured precisely what I wanted and at an affordable price. I absolutely love it! It is something I will treasure forever. " Ms D Milward, Manchester

ASK, AND I WILL CREATE YOUR DREAM PIECE

Commissioning a piece is the highest honour an artist can receive.

As a Painter and Art Therapist I am experienced in the art of creating as well as exploring images, including how to work with metaphor and the language of colour and form. I can help draw out the painting you cannot perhaps yet see on canvas, but know in your minds eye and heart what you want. Together we can get clear on the perfect painting you want! Here's how it works

TAKE A LOOK!

What you see are exquisitely hand finished limited edition prints or private commissions to enrich your home or workplace.  Some hang in collections in far flung places. Many more reside on bedside tables or in softly-lit alcoves. Recurring themes of magic, self-knowledge and the feminine are waiting to delight you.Visit my current collections here: discover A Time of Bees; explore mythical portraits of Feminine Awakening or meet Wise Dawn and her friends, the Long Ladies.

New Etsy for Cards

Inspired by a beautiful book on medieval beekeeping, I created some miniature paintings which have been made into beautiful greeting cards. Click on the link above to see Christmas cards and more bee cards coming soon!

 

Quality ARTISAN WORK


Preferring traditional techniques like those of the Renaissance masters, I work mainly in oil on canvas or board. Acrylics and other materials come into play too, before being delivered as commissioned paintings or translated into fine art limited edition prints. Depth is everything.

All Charlotte Kessler hand-finished prints are created using the highest quality Giclee process on heavy-weight non-fade paper ensuring they are treasures which can pass from generation to generation. Which ones would you want to live with?