meet the team
Between them, they have painted around 400 murals (Sarah #1 has lost count…) around the UK for a wide variety of domestic and commercial clients.
Back in the 80’s (yes, I really am that old!), I was ragging, dragging, stencilling and woodgraining and this is where I first started to design and paint murals. However it wasn’t until I had children of my own that I realised the potential of murals, especially for children.
I started Charlotte Designs in 2005 to concentrate on making kids spaces fun places to be and I still believe passionately that a beautiful space they can call their own, is the most precious gift you can give a child. However, over the years, I have also realised the power of murals and the effect they have on everyone, old and young. I am now proud to be able to offer murals and other paint finishes to a wide range of clients.
Sarah Hodgkins aka Sarah #1
Owner and Lead Artist
I trained initially as an interior designer working extensively in the 1980s and 90s on a wide variety of projects from cottages to hotels. During this time, I commissioned mural artists to work on a variety of projects, so enthralled was I by watching these artists, that I decided to train myself.
Having lived all over, I am now back in Northamptonshire, with my husband, two children and mad, fluffy dog. When I am not painting, I am running, playing the piano or walking with said mad, fluffy dog. I also like a pub quiz, love watching rugby, tennis and athletics, spending time with my friends and family and am a complete history nut! I can also plough a half reasonable field, not very useful in this job, but that’s what being a farmer’s daughter does to you…
Sarah Daniels aka Sarah #2
Graduate Artist
I graduated from Bath Spa University with a degree in Textile Design for fashion and interiors, and throughout my degree, I gradually discovered a love for painting. I spent my final year focusing on quirky paintings of animals, which my tutors encouraged me to produce on an increasingly larger scale. I love the results and felt my natural progressions would be to paint murals.
Enter Sarah and Charlotte Designs, who I found on the internet. I approached her and we worked together on a large project. I learnt so much, including new skills and techniques which I took back to my studies.
As well as painting, I also enjoy swimming, travelling – anywhere and everywhere and camping when it’s not too rainy!
At a glance
Favourite Food:
Chocolate
Favourite Colour:
Yellow
Preferred superpower:
Speed
Most people don’t know…
I can plough a field
At a glance
Favourite Food:
Roast dinner
Favourite Colour:
Purple
Preferred superpower:
Flying
Most people don’t know…
I can juggle
Engage – Inform – Inspire!
What do your walls want to say?
07771 782031
sarah@charlottedesigns.co.uk
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