Charlotte Bedingfeld has lived in Cambridge since 2018. Largely self-taught after studying languages at university, she returned to art in 2014. She paints landscapes and still life in oil, and creates portraits in graphite and coloured pencil.
For Charlotte, making art is a way to reconnect with beauty. Painting and drawing are visceral practices that sharpen her perception and deepen her appreciation of the world. Weekly life drawing keeps her practice rooted in accurate observation, proportion and gesture — a regular return to the essentials of mark-making.
Exhibitions
Cambridge Drawing Society bi-annual members exhibition
25 March - 1 April 2026
Featured Artwork
Creative Services
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Charlotte creates intimate, carefully observed portrait commissions in graphite and coloured pencil. Working from both sitters and photographs, she captures the character and individuality of each subject through an attentive approach to proportion, gesture and detail. Her portraits are an exploration of beauty and connection, creating thoughtful, enduring artworks that celebrate the people who matter most.
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Charlotte’s plein air oil paintings are rooted in close observation and a deep appreciation for the beauty of the everyday. Working directly from life, she captures the changing qualities of light, atmosphere and place with a fresh, responsive approach. Her paintings are intimate encounters with the landscape, shaped by the immediacy and pleasure of painting outdoors.
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Give something truly personal with an original artwork by Charlotte Bedingfeld. Whether it’s a cherished portrait, a favourite place or a moment captured in paint, each piece is thoughtfully created to celebrate the people, places and memories that matter most. A unique and lasting gift, made especially for someone special.
My journey in art
I returned to drawing in 2013 while bringing up my three children, and gradually found my way back to painting. Art became a refuge and a source of joy—a space where I could reconnect with my creativity and, quite simply, feel revived.
My practice has continued to evolve through portraiture, plein air painting and still life. I work in graphite, coloured pencil and increasingly in oils, drawn to the richness and depth of colour they offer. I’m constantly learning, challenging myself through new work, life drawing, sketching with other artists and ongoing courses.
Being part of the Cambridge Drawing Society since 2023 has also brought a wonderful sense of community and connection. My artistic journey is ongoing, and I love that there is always something new to discover.
Have a Question?
I’d love to hear from you. Whether you’re interested in a portrait commission, an original painting, or simply have a question about my work, please get in touch using the form below. Tell me a little about what you have in mind, and I’ll get back to you as soon as I can.
