Boudoir, Bridal, Burlesque, Couple & Celebration Portraiture

My speciality is creating portraits in a vintage, retro, burlesque and pin up style, a perfect way to pamper yourself or a truly unforgettable gift! No sittings are required, I can work from several good head and shoulders photographs so you can commission a portrait wherever you are in the world!

I love creating portraits for couples and brides. If you're having a wedding or civil partnership why not commission a portrait to celebrate your big day? Portraits also make great invitations which show off your unique personalities, so please feel free to ask me about my full invitation & wedding stationery design services.

Case Study - Elesha the Beautiful Bride

"I discovered Charlotte after reading a feature on the Rock n Roll Bride blog, and realised that I had also seen some of her work on the beautiful Love my Dress blog too. I checked out her website, and loved the styles used for her illustrations, I particularly loved the glamorous burlesque paintings and the way in which this style is incorporated into the bridal portraits."
Photo By Steve Gerrard Photography

Case Study - Ashleigh the Prom Princess

Ashleigh's family commissioned this portrait as a Christmas gift and to celebrate her high school prom day!

"Oh my goodness! I am lost for words, we are soooo pleased and happy with it, cannot thank you enough. We have shown it to all the family, I just hope we can all keep it a secret until christmas. I cannot wait to see Ashleigh's face on christmas day, i will have my camera at the ready to take a picture!"

Case Study - Dani California the Burlesque Diva

Dani commissioned several portraits of herself in various burlesque guises, with this portrait we based her outfit around her favourite pair of shoes by Shake it Doll Shoes

Case Study - Amy

"After stumbling across Charlottes' work I became an instant fan and purchased 3 pieces, when Charlotte told me she did personal sketches I commissioned one immediately. Charlotte took all my ideas on board and kept me constantly updated on its progress. I've always loved burlesque and the 50s and I'm thrilled with the end result!"

Case Study - Samantha

"I first saw Charlotte's work when she had an exhibition in the View from the Top Gallery in Nottingham in 2007, and was immediately smitten. Her style appealed to me: sexy, strong, playful. confident and above all curvaceous women who harked back to the glory days of the 1950's... everything I want to be!

At first I wanted one of her artworks, but upon speaking to Charlotte I realised that the narcissist in me really wanted a portrait in her inimitable style. After a few email exchanges with a couple of photos I'd chosen she had produced a gorgeous sketch, and within weeks she had created a simply stunning piece of art. I had been immortalised in paint, with the Charlotte Thomson twist."

Case Study - Zerrin

"I've commissioned many pieces from Charlotte over the last couple of years. I'm always pleased with the results, especially the painting which was a version of myself including my two pet cats. i love to look at a pin up version of myself every day, and was amazed at how she caught my pets' characters just by looking at the photos!"

Case Study - Laura

"I am totally enamoured with Charlotte's fantastic illustrations"

 

 

 

Case Study Fleur
"Charlotte took my germ of an idea and turned it into a picture which was exactly what I wanted. Her communication wasgreat at every step of the process. I'd definitely work with her again!"

Fleur Photo by O'Neill Photography

Case Study - Tim
"I contacted Charlotte with the idea of having a drawing done as a surprise for my wife's birthday. Working with Charlotte was easy as she sent me draft sketches so that we could agree on the best design. We ended up with a wonderful, unique present that my wife loves."


Case Study - Lorraine

"Charlotte’s work is stunning! I was really excited that she painted a portrait of me, and when the picture arrived, I was so very pleased with it. It’s something I will always treasure. I can highly recommend Charlotte to anyone who is looking for quality professional artwork."

Lisa & Jacob
Jim and Joan -
Wedding Anniversary Portrait
Clare -
Hen Night Sailor Theme Portrait
Kat -
Rock n' Roll Bride!
Jen - the Tank Girl/Mad Max Portrait!

Natasha Portrait in
Scarlett O'Hara Dress

Faye -
Queen of Hearts Portrait
Dani - Burlesque
Peacock Portrait

Craig & Katy - Surfer Showgirl Wedding Invite
Aneequa
Burlesque Boudoir Portrait
Lucy - Bridal Portrait
Anna & Adam - Surprise Birthday Present

Debbie - Couple Wedding Portrait
Matt - Fun Portrait
Bella - Musical Boudoir Portrait & Tattoo Design

Victoria - Feisty Boudoir Portrait

Emily - Portrait Commissioned by friend
Lena - Boudoir Portrait with Blues Guitarist Theme
Lola - Boudoir Portrait

Linda Boudoir Portrait
Gift for Loved one

Scarlett
Boudoir Portrait
Polly & Steve -
Wedding Portrait
'Pin the Tail on the Bride & Groom'
Marcus - Tudor Portrait

Diva
Film Noir Portrait

Honey
Helena - Red Riding Hood
(with Arwen the Alsatian as the wolf!)
Jennifer
Sexy Boots Portrait
Debra
Burlesque Portrait
Betsey -
Bubble Bath Beauty!
Betty Jane Ruth with
wolves and roses

Patricia and the
Italian Stallions!

 

"Charlottes' artwork is eyecatching and as soon as I saw her work I wanted to be one of her delicious creatures! " Miss Matilda