“My work is heavily inspired by the natural world around me; the subtle shifts of color in an evening sky or the intricate pattern of sunlight peeking through the leaves of a towering elm tree. My process is thoughtful and patient, losing my sense of time and other stressors as I attempt to submerge myself into the detail of the work.

When I’m there, I find it to be like the warmth of freshly washed sheets on a rainy morning; welcoming and impossible not to love.”

Charlese currently lives and works in North Dakota. Her artwork is often centered on nostalgia and relationships; exploring the emotional aspects that come with it. Her art has been shown in regional shows and exhibitions such as the Northwest Arts Center and Flat Tail Press Gallery, among others.

She loves revisiting the beach back home in Florida; playing volleyball with her sister or spending time learning a new trick on her skateboard.