About Stephen Charlton – UK Artist, Painter and Sculptor

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Stephen Charlton is a renowned painter and sculptor based in Hertfordshire, United Kingdom.

Born in Newcastle, he eventually found himself attending York College of Art studying graphic design followed by a long and illustrious career as a design consultant to many global companies.

Having always had a creative instinct, Stephen never stopped doodling and sketching in his daydream times and at the age of forty, he created his first serious sculpture at home in his garage. Since that time he continued to play alongside his busy career, producing mostly animal sculptures that we see today – imortalised in his rough textured bronze style. Later, his expression to paint knew no bounds, using oils as his preferred medium because it too became a sculptural form with the texture and thickness of heavy impasto paint on both canvas and later, aluminium.

Today, you will find him in his studio at an old brick factory in the countryside and in the afternoon, attending meetings and presenting creative brand solutions for his demanding clients. This work/life balance is one that fuels his desire to deliver the energy wherever and whenever it is required. Some days, he's off to install sculpture in gardens that may necessitate climbing dizzy heights in trees to private underground garages to install automotive artwork. Wherever he is, the challenge of the new and the opportunity to collaborate with clients and the public keeps the fires burning within and an eye to the horizon.
EXPERIENCE

Experience

1975-1979: York College of Arts

1979-2020: Designer and brand consultant

Present: Taking commissions, creating and exhibiting bronze garden sculpture and paintings.

Artist Statement:

My works deal with my deep connection with nature, its energy, power and impact while addressing global sustainability issues.

SCULPTURE

Private Orders & Commissions

Golden Celebration 2023

Duke Dog Sculpture 2023

What Mice Do On Sundays 2022

Mouse on Ball, Scotland 2020

Owls, Hares & Swinging Mouse, France 2019

Swinging Mouse Leicestershire

Mouse on Ball, The Netherlands

Zen, Nottingham

Mouse on Ball, Bath

Boxing Hares, Accountants in Coleshill

Basking Mouse and Boxing Hares, Scotland

Skating Mouse, Sussex

Mouse on Ball, European Sculpture Tour

Exhibitions

Doddington Hall 2018

Marks Hall 2017

Chesham Waters Public Installation 2016/2020

The Grove Hotel 2012

Kenilworth Castle 2011

Enid Blyton Garden 2011

Estate, Devon 2011

Charlcote Park - National Trust 2010/13

Rococo Gardens 2010

Outside Art 2010

Llangollen, Wales 2010

Glazed Art, Trentham Gardens 2010

Where I fell in Love Gallery, Warwickshire 2010

Chelsea Flower Show, London 2009

Twycross Zoo 2009

Chelsea Flower Show, London 2008

Mill Dene Gardens 2004 & 2009

Where I fell in Love Gallery, Worcstershire 2008

Nature in Art 2007

Tatton Park 2007

The Gallery, Warwickshire 2006

Broomhill Sculpture Park 2006

Charlton House Hotel 2004

Charitable Donations

Helen Ley Centre

Hardman Trust

School Workshops & Demonstrations

The Grove Hotel, Watford

Coppice Primary School, Birmingham

Pinvin Primary School, Worcestershire

Awards

Wildlife Artist of the Year 2004

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EXPERIENCE