Inside the Studio: Charlie Evaristo- Boyce | Contemporary Screen Prints, Colour & Craftsmanship from Margate

There’s an unmistakable energy running through the work of Margate-based contemporary artist and printmaker Charlie Evaristo-Boyce. Bold typography, layered textures and vibrant colour combinations collide across his handmade screen prints, creating artworks that feel playful, expressive and instantly recognisable.

Working from his studio and gallery space in Margate, Charlie has spent over a decade developing a distinctive visual language rooted in screen printing, found imagery, contemporary graphic culture and subtle references to his Nigerian Yoruba heritage. His limited edition prints have become increasingly popular with collectors searching for colourful prints for home decor, graphic prints for interiors and contemporary African-inspired art.

We visited Charlie in his Margate studio to talk about his artistic journey, the process behind his handmade screen prints and why people continue to connect so strongly with his work.

From Art School to Margate Printmaker

For Charlie, art began as a way of expressing himself long before it became a career.

“At school, art was the thing I connected with most. I found writing and academic things difficult, so art became my way of expressing myself.”

After studying at UCA Farnham, where he first discovered screen printing, Charlie moved to Margate and opened a small shop selling his prints and artwork.

“I spent around six years there selling prints, meeting people and doing exhibitions. That direct connection with people became really important.”

Today, alongside studying at TURPS Art School in Margate, Charlie works from a studio space that also opens to the public at weekends, allowing visitors to see works in progress and explore his latest collections of limited edition screen prints and original artworks.

 Two people standing in a room with colorful rugs on the floor.

Why Handmade Screen Prints Matter

At the centre of Charlie’s practice is screen printing — a layered, highly tactile process where each colour is individually built by hand.

“One of the most exciting things about screen printing is the reveal,” Charlie explains. “You design everything in layers, mix the colours, prepare the screens, and then finally see the completed artwork come together.”

Unlike digital reproduction, handmade screen prints preserve subtle imperfections and texture within every piece.

“I embrace those little differences — slight mis-registrations, textures and variations in ink. That craftsmanship becomes part of the artwork.”

This handmade quality is part of what makes contemporary screen prints so appealing to collectors. Each print carries evidence of the artist’s process while remaining more accessible than a one-off original painting.
Framed artwork with 'AMAZING' text on an orange background

AMAZING Fluro Orange Edition Print

AMAZING Fluro Orange Edition Print
$172.00

The Story Behind the ‘AMAZING’ Print

One of Charlie’s most recognisable works is his iconic AMAZING print, created using found typography from a vintage 1950s motorcycle magazine.

“It originally said ‘Amazing Value Motorcycle Parts’,” Charlie laughs. “I cropped it down to just the word ‘Amazing’.”

What started as an experiment quickly became one of his most collected works.

“I didn’t necessarily choose that print — it almost chose me.”

Today, the AMAZING motif appears subtly throughout many of his works, acting almost like a hidden signature woven into larger compositions.

Alongside Amazing, prints including Positive Protest, Crocchain and Beats and Rhythm showcase Charlie’s layered approach to colour, symbolism and graphic composition.

Colour, Heritage & Contemporary Interiors

Colour plays a central role throughout Charlie’s work, with bright neon tones and layered backgrounds creating pieces designed to bring energy into contemporary homes.

“You might not want to paint your whole wall lime green,” he says, “but you can live with a lime green print.”

His work also draws influence from his Nigerian Yoruba heritage, particularly through pattern, texture and references to African textiles.

“Art became a way of exploring that side of my heritage,” Charlie explains.

Rather than creating literal representations, Charlie blends these influences into a contemporary visual language that feels both personal and universal.

 Living room with wooden shelves, a rug, and a painting on the wall.
hallway with framed artwork on walls, including a prominent 'BEATS' sign.

Why Collectors Connect with Charlie’s Work

After more than ten years of creating and selling artwork in Margate, Charlie has built a loyal following of collectors who continue returning to his work.

“I think people connect with the freedom and boldness in it,” he says. “There are often elements people recognise from everyday life, and that draws them in.”

For many first-time buyers, handmade screen prints also offer an accessible introduction to collecting contemporary art.

“I want people to buy my work because they genuinely connect with it,” Charlie says. “Not only because they see it as an investment.”

Whether through the uplifting simplicity of Amazing or the layered compositions found throughout his wider collection, Charlie’s work continues to bring colour, energy and personality into modern interiors.

Explore the latest collection of Charlie Evaristo-Boyce limited edition screen prints and contemporary artworks through Bella and Ollie Art.

 Browse Charlie Evaristo- Boyce's Print Collection
Framed artwork with the word 'RHYTHM' repeated in a stylized font on a black background.

RHYTHM Print

RHYTHM Print
$240.00
Positive Protest Print

Positive Protest Print

Positive Protest Print
$117.00
AMAZING Fluro Green Edition Print

AMAZING Fluro Green Edition Print

AMAZING Fluro Green Edition Print
$172.00

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