Charlotte Pottieger

Artist Statement

Charlotte Pottieger is a contemporary artist creating abstract and floral works that explore the relationship between color, memory, and the feeling of home. Through layered compositions in acrylic and oil pastel, her paintings are designed to bring a sense of beauty, warmth, and emotional resonance into everyday spaces. Her work invites viewers to slow down, live with intention, and create homes that reflect both who they are and how they want to feel.

 

Education

Master of Education (M.Ed.), Higher Education Administration
University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Art History; Minor in Mathematics
Magna Cum Laude
Roanoke College, Salem, VA

Honors Thesis: Celtic Circles: Margaret and Frances MacDonald and the Glasgow Style

Honors & Awards:
Joanne Leonhardt Cassullo Award in Art History; Senior Scholar in Art History

Professional Experience

Full-Time Artist
Charlottesville, VA
2023–Present

Independent studio practice focused on contemporary abstract and floral painting, exploring color, texture, and the emotional impact of art within the home.

Founder, Charlotte Pottieger Art
2023–Present

Original artwork created for private collectors and interior spaces.

Collections

Room to Breathe, 2026
The Hydrangea Collection, 2025
Postcards from France, 2025
Hope Blooms, 2024
Flowers That Never Fade, 2024
Cocktail Party, 2023
Kaleidoscope, 2023

Collections Overview (Selected Works & Themes)

Selected bodies of work explore themes of beauty, memory, and emotional connection to place and home.

The Hydrangea Collection (2025) — Inspired by a single potted hydrangea carried through a season of transition, exploring quiet elegance and softness through expressive floral forms.

Postcards from France (2025) — A collection of visual “postcards” rooted in travel, love, and sensory memory.

Hope Blooms (2024) — A floral series centered on renewal, seasonal rhythms, and enduring hope.

Kaleidoscope (2023) — An abstract exploration of color, spontaneity, and joy, inspired by music and intuitive process.

Collections

Private Collections, United States

Commissions & Projects

Commissioned Works for Private Clients
2023–Present

 

Selected Exhibitions & Events

Art & Style: Room to Breathe Collection Launch
Monkee’s of Charlottesville
Charlottesville, VA
May 2026

 

Medium & Practice

Works on canvas and paper
Acrylic and oil pastel
Abstract and floral painting, color layering, mixed media