Raised in Boonton Township, New Jersey, Jackie Charlton grew up attached to all things art in her creative family. Her mother was a hobby painter and taught her how to paint, and she continued learning to hone her drawing skills through art classes and camps as well as in her advanced placement art class in high school, focusing mainly on pen and ink in her later years. She currently takes adult art classes through Francesca Pelaggi to continue growing in her craft.

Jackie has been involved in artist ventures both with her family and on her own. Her drawings have recreated as prints, postcards, and stickers through her sister’s business, Killjoy Kreations. Her family has displayed pieces at the Morris County Library as well as Surreal Creamery in Morristown. She got her high school art club involved in designing and painting dog statues for Boonton’s Dog Days of Summer, a charity event for the local animal shelter. Her artwork has also been featured in zines, such as Partially Shy’s Literary Magazine and Modern Day Machines’ Beauty and Terror Celebration zine.

For inquiries on commissions or other artwork, please contact Jackie via email at jackiebc2000@gmail.com.