Charlotte de Blois, Fine Artist
Charlotte de Blois is a mixed-media artist whose work bridges fine art, typography, and a long-standing fascination with East Asian visual culture.
She first studied Fine Art at Newport College of Art before moving on to Typographic Design at the London College of Communication. During her time there, fellow student Eiichi Kono – later known for designing Verdana – helped nurture Charlotte’s early interest in East Asian aesthetics. Through him, she also met the late engraver Takuji Kubo, who became both a close friend and a creative influence. The three artists shared a deep curiosity for the principles of letterforms and the ways they could be explored within fine art.
After establishing a successful career in journalism and publishing, Charlotte stepped away briefly to study East Asian History of Art and Languages at SOAS, University of London. That “short break” became a turning point. When she later retired from publishing, she returned to art full-time, bringing with her a broadened global perspective and a renewed commitment to visual exploration.
Today, Charlotte works from her studio at Unit 13 in Cambridge, where she has been a resident artist for three years. While East Asian visual vocabulary remains an important touchstone, her subject matter reaches far beyond it. Environmental destruction, pollution, and the delicate balance of ecosystems are recurring themes within her mixed-media practice. She has exhibited widely in both Cambridge and London.
Charlotte also undertakes commissioned portraits. She believes that a good portrait should do more than capture likeness – it should reveal something of the sitter’s character, presence, and purpose. If you would like to discuss a commission or explore her work further, Charlotte warmly invites you to get in touch.