Charlotte M Gardner

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Charlotte M Gardner

Freelance artist and illustrator, inspired by nature, wildlife, 80's fantasy films and the children's illustrations of old. NO NFTS and NO AI

I have always been shy and introverted, so I grew up loving stories and creating my own worlds to escape to from my own imagination. I was a dreamer, always with my head in the clouds and have loved drawing since childhood, inspired by my comics and books. At first I wanted to be either a cartoonist, or an illustrator, or make animated movies. Then I was lured in by the thought of working in the theatre, especially as my other love was dancing. So I studied Theatre Studies and Design, but realised I didn't have the technical way of thinking to pursue it. Many years later I have come full circle and am now actively pursuing fine art and illustration. Inspired by Arthur Rackham, Charles Robinson, Brian Froud as well as many other wonderful artists and illustrators, I am exploring my own way of painting. Nature is my love right now, partly because it has been a great source of comfort over the years when going for long walks to gather my thoughts and centre myself. Recently diagnosed with ADHD, after years of anxiety, I am also using my art as a way to focus on something positive and find a new way of life and living.

14/09/2026

You can book beginner watercolour classes at sevenmaplesart.co.uk - just click Book Online and then select either De-Mystifying Watercolour or Experimenting with Watercolour

11/09/2026

Watercolour Classes are officially available on my website. You can book here https://www.sevenmaplesart.co.uk/book-online for either De-mystifying Watercolour (for beginners) or Experimenting with Watercolour (for those with some experience). If you book both then make sure to select the Combo and get £10 off!

01/09/2026

Just another couple of weeks before the Aldenham Art Festival 2026 which will be my first taking part. Below is a hint of what I will be displaying this year. New Christmas Cards maybe?

Looking forward to seeing you guys there!

22/07/2026

New website up and running

Welcome to the website of Charlotte M Gardner, artist and illustrator specialising in Watercolours.

12/07/2026

Considering running a Basic Watercolour class, de-mystifying watercolour and teaching techniques. Please like if interested.

23/06/2026

Don't forget to check out my Substack blog, with articles about my life as an artist with ADHD

15/06/2026

https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/help-seven-maples-grow
As many of you know I am still on ESA payments for my anxiety disorder, and am only able to work part time at the moment. My little business is growing slowly, with art fairs happening later this year, and strong interest from shops regarding my art work, but in order to expand and produce enough of my art work to meet the demand I need funds and there are no grants or business loans available to me. Therefore, I have decided to open a crowd fund for my business. That way I will be able to cover the costs to produce the cards, prints needed to then sell on. I am also in the process of creating a website and would like to be able to sell online soon.

Recently diagnosed with ADHD and anxiety disorder and on very low income, I am a sold trader looking for funding help for my little business

19/05/2026

Just watched and listened to a great webinar on Business Owner Burnout talking about how to cope with a small business while suffering from burnout, specifically ADHD and Autism Burnout. One of the topics that I really related to was overcommitment, the need to say yes to things due to people pleasing, which then leads to overwhelm and eventually burnout. One of the biggest things you need to do when suffering from burnout, and to prevent future burnout, is set boundaries and keep to them. Be honest. Have difficult conversations. Do the hard things like quit even if it means upsetting other people. You need to put yourself first, and those who care will understand. All these things were incredibly helpful to hear, and validating because having to put yourself first due to burnout after years of always masking, and people pleasing, can lead to guilt and shame. Thanks Rachel

1,895 Followers, 2,324 Following, 483 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Rachel | ADHD & Neurodivergent Coach | 🦄 ()

03/05/2026

My art work is now on display at kindly taken on by Artscape framing services.

Address

Unit 44, Thrales End Farm & Business Park
Tring
AL53NS

Website

https://www.sevenmaplesart.co.uk/

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