From Lord of The Rings fanzines to chainmail bikinis: Inside the packed portfolio of Charlotte MeiIt's Nice That · Feb 23, 2026
The article covers illustrator and painter Charlotte Mei’s talk at December’s Nicer Tuesdays in London, where she reflected on her creative journey from making Lord of the Rings fanzines to working with major brands like Sony Music, Hermès, and Nike. She discussed her artistic themes of myths and memories and spoke candidly about navigating the creative industry as a working-class artist.
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