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John’s influences derive from a fascination of concept and character sketches of animated films, and that of the Blue Note jazz album cover artwork of the mid fifties & sixties. By working in the medium of digitally enhanced artwork, He applies both aspects of illustration and graphic design in equal measure. With the additional use of vibrant colours and vivid characters, his artwork provides the general appearance of an animation cell. His work would be best described as being- Post-Modern-Disney. 
 Quote: - I have always maintained a strange ambivalence towards the artwork of Walt Disney. Although on one hand I am absorbed by the appearance and professionalism of their animation, on the other, I am slightly nauseated by its self-righteous undertone. Therefore it has long been my ambition to replicate the same high qualities of their animation into my artwork, in order that I may usurp that property for my own despicable means. John holds great store by the aesthetics of a picture and always incorporates as much fluidity and energy into a composition as possible, in order to maximise it's visual impact. Although he tries to convey a narrative in most of his artwork, John retains a higher regard for the picture's actual appearance. He always feels if an image can generate a strong visual presence, it can create it's own narrative.

John Charlesworth studied graphic communication at the University of Wolverhampton and graduated with an honours degree in 1999. For a period of time he worked as a graphic designer, and became involved in all aspects of editorial and corporate design. He has created artwork for booklets and brochures, as well as creating designs for logos and corporate id's. Since 2004 John has focused his talents upon his illustration artwork. Combining a subtle blend of graphic digital illustration, with aspects of traditional fine art. Clients include: Hachette Children's Books, Kensington Publishing, Kingfisher Publishing, RSA Films Ltd., Sony Computer Entertainment (Europe), Ink Publications, Future Publications Ltd., Oxford University Press, Ruffle Brothers Ltd., Julia Deham Designs, VCB Studios Inc., Comercial del Sur de Papeler S.A., Atelier Works, Centaur Communications Ltd., Elfande Publishing Ltd. Past Exhibitions have included: - Images 27 - The Association of Illustrators Exhibition. London 2003 Images 28 - The Association of Illustrators Exhibition. London 2004 Images 29 - The Association of Illustrators Exhibition. London 2005 SAA Transport for London Awards. London 2006 Images 30 - The Association of Illustrators Exhibition. London 2006 No More Grey Gallery - London Design Festival. London 2006 Hero Pool Exhibition - Synthetica Gallery. Cincinnati USA 2007

Images 32 - The Association of Illustrators Exhibition. London 2008

Website: www.johncharlesworth.com