Emerging from a background rich in story-telling and illustration, Charlotte Philtjens leans heavily into watercolor, pencil, gouache, and collage to evoke her breathtaking visions. Her unique, expressive style marked by child-like whimsy, twisty lines, and non-realism, breathes life into the aged nostalgia and haunting mystery of abandoned houses, while infusing it with an uplifting positivity. In Philtjens' work, the seemingly contrasting themes of joy and abandonment intermingle, creating a delightful paradox that builds a yearning curiosity within the viewer's heart.