Did you know? CharlElie & Tatoos
Did you know CharlElie designs tattoos? In fact, there are a number of people who have had the privilege of having their tattoo designed by CharlElie. Musicians, friends, family members came to CharlElie with an unclear idea and he was able to transform it into a personal drawing. With a natural flair for comprehending people’s emotions and aesthetics preferences, CharlElie always comes up with great unique designs.
CharlElie’s personal history with tattoos can be tracked back to his first worldwide tour in 1984. When in Vietnam, he asked a monk to draw the words “Art” and “Life” that he later, in Paris, had it tattooed on his right shoulder. “Life for art, and art for life”, that’s the message he finds in his tattoos.
Portrait of CharlElie by Rancinan
Tatoo designed by CharlElie, 2011
"Lola" tatoo design for Mirjam and Eric, 2007.
CharlElie's tatoo design, 2010
CharlElie's tatoo design, 2006
Did you know? CharlElie & Region’s logo
Did you know CharlElie designed the official logo of the Lorraine? The Lorraine is one of the 27 regions of France and has Nancy as one of its most important cities. As a native of this eastern region (in Nancy), CharlElie was chosen to design its official logo in 1983. The logo CharlElie came up with is a contemporary reinterpretation of the region’s coat of arms, which dates from 1143.
Lorraine's logo drawn by CharlElie
Original coat of arms of Lorraine
Did you know? CharlElie & Design
Did you know CharlElie also works as a designer? Throughout his career, he has designed all kinds of things, including watches, shoes, hats, logos and more. CharlElie designed the watch ‘The Line’ that celebrates the 125th anniversary of the exquisite Parisian watch brand Saint Honore. He also has his own shoe brand named ChElie.
Saint Honoré's 125th anniversary watch designed by CharlElie - 2010
CharlElie's designed shoes collection: ChElie
CharlElie's designed shoes collection: ChElie
CharlElie's signature shoes
