Charlotte Kelly was born and lives in Galway. She graduated from G.M.I.T.in 2002 with a N.A.A.D. As a result of the influence of Hugh McCormack, Tony O'Malley, Hughie O'Donoghue and others Charlotte's work has evolved from the traditional to the abstract.

These days she paints, as the need is so strong that it cannot be ignored. Today she paints mainly in oils and nearly always in silence. Charlotte finds it spiritually gratifying to express herself through her paintings, working with oil paints, mixing the colours, considering the texture and letting her imagination take over. Initially her work is immediate, covering the canvas vigorously, letting it sit, then nurturing it until it reaches its full potential.