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Charles Piers Mackesy OBE (born 11 December 1962)[1] is a British artist, illustrator, and the author of The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse (2019).

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Early life

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Mackesy grew up in Northumberland in the north of England[2] and was educated at Radley College and Queen Elizabeth High School, Hexham. He also briefly attended university twice, but left on both occasions within a week.

Mackesy’s paternal grandparents were Major General Pierse Joseph Mackesy and writer Leonora Mackesy (born 1902), who wrote Harlequin romances as Leonora Starr and Dorothy Rivers.

Career

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Mackesy began his career as a cartoonist for The Spectator, before becoming a book illustrator for Oxford University Press.[3] He also worked with Richard Curtis on the set of Love Actually to create a set of drawings to be auctioned for Comic Relief, a charity.[3] He has continued to work with the organization which he loves. He was selected to work on Nelson Mandela's Unity Series project, a lithograph project working together with Mandela on the drawings he made.[4]

Mackesy's bronzes can be found in public spaces in London including Highgate Cemetery and the Brompton Road. His paintings have been exhibited widely, most frequently with galleries in London and New York.[3]

His work has been featured in books, private collections, galleries, magazine covers, street lamp posts, school classrooms, cafés, women's safe houses, churches, prisons, hospital wards, and countless other public spaces around the world.[1] He was contacted by an editor who had seen his drawings on Instagram and then published with her on Ebury Press.[5]

The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse was first published in October 2019, and has been on the Sunday Times Bestsellers List top ten for over 100 weeks;[3] it is the longest Sunday Times Hardback Number One of all time.[citation needed] His book was selected as the Waterstones Book of the Year 2019 and the Barnes & Noble Book of the Year 2019[6] (the first ever book to be awarded both in the same year) and was shortlisted for the British Book Awards in 2020.[7]

Mackesy was amongst the winners of the 2020 Nielsen Bestseller Awards,[8] with The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse achieving Platinum status. All titles which achieve Platinum status are inducted into the "21st century Hall of Fame;" the Hall of Fame includes 149 titles. In 2020, eight books passed the Platinum Award million copy sales threshold. Mackesy was awarded Maddox Gallery Artist of the Year at the GQ Men of the Year Awards in 2020[9] and Illustrator of the Year at the British Book Awards in 2021.[10] Mackesy co-directed and co-wrote the animated short film based on the book. In March 2023, Mackesy and Matthew Freud won the Oscar for Animated Short Film for The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse.[11]

In 2022 the BBC made a documentary about Mackesy, the book and the making of the film, titled Charlie Mackesy: The Boy, the Mole, the Fox, the Horse and Me. It featured contributions from Bear Grylls, a childhood friend of Mackesy's; Richard Curtis, Oprah Winfrey, J. J. Abrams, and Tom Hollander.[12]

Mackesy was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2024 New Year Honours for services to art and literature.[13]

On October 9, 2025, Mackesy published Always Remember: The Boy, the Mole, the Fox, the Horse and the Storm.[14]

Personal life

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Mackesy has lived and painted in South Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa, and the United States. He now lives between Brixton, South London, and Suffolk.[3] Away from art, he is an ambassador for Mama Buci, a beekeeping social enterprise in Zambia,[15] and has helped to run a homeless project in London.

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Charlie Mackesy (born 1962) is a British artist, illustrator, and author best known for his poignant, hand-drawn works exploring themes of friendship, vulnerability, and human connection. His breakthrough came with the illustrated book The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse (2019), a meditative tale of a boy and his animal companions that has sold over 10 million copies worldwide and held the record for the longest-running New York Times bestseller in its category. In 2025, he published a sequel, Always Remember: The Boy, the Mole, the Fox, the Horse and the Storm. An animated adaptation of the book, directed by Mackesy and Peter Baynton, premiered on Apple TV+ in 2022 and won the Academy Award for Best in 2023, along with a BAFTA for Best British Short Animation. Born and raised in Northumberland, England, Mackesy had no formal art training beyond brief studies in Paris but began his professional career in the 1980s as a cartoonist for The Spectator magazine. He transitioned to book illustration, creating covers and interiors for Oxford University Press and children's titles, while his paintings and drawings appeared in outlets like The New York Times and The Telegraph. Mackesy's art has been exhibited at venues including Sotheby's in London and New York, and he collaborated on a lithograph project, The Unity Series, with Nelson Mandela in 2006. Beyond his creative output, he co-founded Mama Buci, a social enterprise in Zambia that trains low-income families in beekeeping to promote sustainable livelihoods. In recognition of his contributions to art and literature—particularly through works that have resonated in schools, hospitals, prisons, and public spaces—Mackesy was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2024 New Year Honours.

Early life and education

Family background

Charlie Mackesy was born on 11 December 1962 in , , during a cold, snowy winter. His father worked as a naval , and his mother served as a , creating a stable family unit in the rural north of . Mackesy's childhood was marked by introspection, with much of his time spent outdoors amid Northumberland's expansive landscapes, where he began scribbling cartoons as a form of early creative outlet. This rural existence, filled with natural beauty and solitude, allowed him to explore his surroundings freely and develop a deep affinity for . The family environment in fostered an atmosphere conducive to creativity, as the wild, interwoven bond with the land encouraged imaginative play and storytelling from a young age. These early experiences in a serene, nature-rich setting laid the groundwork for his artistic inclinations, emphasizing themes of wonder and connection that would later define his work.

Education and early influences

Mackesy attended in Abingdon, , leaving at age 16, followed by Queen Elizabeth High School in , . After , Mackesy twice attempted but dropped out each time within a short period. Despite his early interest in drawing, which began in childhood, Mackesy pursued no formal art education during his schooling or afterward. Instead, he adopted a self-taught approach to his artistic development, supplemented by informal studies. In the early , he traveled to the , where he spent three months studying with a portrait painter in New Orleans to explore ambitions in ; during this time, he also drew musicians and began creating bronzes. Mackesy's artistic path further involved informal portrait sessions and studies in and , where he honed his skills without pursuing a degree. His early influences stemmed from cartooning and outdoor sketches, fostering a preference for hand-drawn, whimsical styles that emphasized simplicity and emotional resonance over technical precision.

Professional career

Initial work in publishing

Mackesy entered the professional publishing world as a for the British weekly magazine in the late 1980s, contributing satirical illustrations that marked his initial foray into . This role allowed him to refine his illustrative approach amid the magazine's political and cultural commentary, establishing a foundation in periodical work during the early . Transitioning from magazines, Mackesy joined as a book illustrator in the early , where he undertook commissions for various publications over the subsequent decade. His early book work included contributions to religious and literary texts, such as illustrated editions that emphasized narrative and thematic depth through visual storytelling. These projects in the and showcased his growing versatility in adapting illustrations to textual content, from scriptural interpretations to classic literature. Throughout this formative period in , Mackesy cultivated his distinctive loose, empathetic line drawing style, employing fluid ink strokes to evoke vulnerability and human connection without rigid precision. This approach, self-taught and evolved through iterative commissions, prioritized emotional resonance over technical formality, setting the stage for his later empathetic narratives.

Breakthrough with illustrated books

Mackesy's rise as an illustrator gained momentum in the mid-2000s through his contributions to notable biographical and spiritual works, where his line drawings brought emotional depth to complex narratives. Throughout the , Mackesy expanded his portfolio with book covers and interior illustrations for publishers such as Ebury Press (an imprint of ) and , including works on philosophy, faith, and human experience. These projects, often involving hand-drawn vignettes of characters in contemplative moments, solidified his reputation for blending text and image to convey subtle emotional resonance. This period marked a thematic evolution in Mackesy's style, shifting from early cartoonish influences toward explorations of , , and the tender bonds between humans and animals. His drawings increasingly depicted gentle interactions—such as a comforting a creature or friends sharing quiet wisdom—emphasizing resilience amid fragility, which laid the groundwork for his later self-authored works.

Creation of The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse

Charlie Mackesy began developing The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse in early 2018 as a personal project, inspired by his own struggles with anxiety and a desire to create comforting, hand-drawn illustrations paired with simple, philosophical conversations about life and emotions. He initially shared these sketches and dialogues on his Instagram and other social media platforms, where they resonated widely with followers seeking solace amid personal challenges. This organic online sharing formed the core of the book, evolving from spontaneous creations into a cohesive collection without formal planning at the outset. Although Mackesy had built a following through prior exhibitions and online posts, elements of the project were initially disseminated independently via before securing a traditional deal, allowing for direct audience feedback that shaped its final form. The was released by Ebury Press, an imprint of , on 10 2019 in the United Kingdom, with a U.S. edition following from on 22 2019; the initial UK print run was a conservative 10,000 copies, reflecting tempered expectations for the illustrated format. Structured as a compact illustrated spanning 128 pages, the book centers on four anthropomorphic characters—a curious boy, a kind-hearted mole, a cautious fox, and a wise horse—who embark on a gentle journey through a snowy , pausing for heartfelt exchanges. These interactions, rendered in Mackesy's loose, emotive and watercolor style, delve into universal themes such as the value of ("What is the bravest thing you've ever said?" asks the boy; "Help," replies the horse), the practice of in daily life, and navigating challenges like self-doubt and , all without a linear plot to emphasize reflective, timeless wisdom. The format's minimal text and expansive white space invites readers to linger, fostering a sense of quiet . The book's launch triggered an immediate sales surge, topping the Sunday Times bestseller list within weeks and becoming the fastest-selling adult hardback debut in the country's history up to that point, driven by word-of-mouth endorsements and holiday gifting. By early 2021, worldwide sales had exceeded 2 million copies across more than 30 languages. As of 2025, sales have surpassed 10 million copies worldwide in over 50 languages, cementing its status as a cultural phenomenon.

Film adaptation and further projects

Animated short film

In 2022, Charlie Mackesy co-wrote and co-directed the 34-minute animated adaptation of his bestselling The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse, alongside director Peter Baynton and writer Jon Croker. The project, produced by NoneMore Productions and Bad Robot Productions, had its world premiere at the in October 2022 before debuting globally on Apple TV+ on December 25, 2022, in partnership with . The film's voice cast includes Jude Coward Nicoll as the Boy, as the Mole, as the Fox, and as the Horse, selected by Mackesy to harmonize musically and emotionally with the characters' gentle dialogue. To preserve the intimate, hand-sketched aesthetic of the original book, the production utilized traditional hand-drawn , with every frame crafted to evoke Mackesy's loose, expressive line work and watercolor textures. Animation was led by Passion Animation Studios in collaboration with the directors, focusing on subtle movements and minimalistic backgrounds to maintain the story's emotional depth and themes of , , and without altering the source material's poignant simplicity. Mackesy has noted that the aimed to capture the book's "heart" through authentic performances and visual restraint, ensuring the narrative's quiet wisdom resonated in motion. The short achieved widespread global streaming success on Apple TV+, drawing millions of viewers and earning critical acclaim for its heartfelt storytelling.

Exhibitions and other media

Following the success of The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse, Mackesy expanded his work into gallery exhibitions featuring original drawings from the book. In June 2022, he presented a solo selling titled "We are all a Work in Progress" at in , displaying 28 working illustrations in ink. A subsequent selling exhibition of original working drawings ran from December 2022 through January 2023, alongside larger-scale murals in the gallery's café. In 2024, Bonhams hosted another of his original works from the book at their Knightsbridge saleroom, open to the public from December 8 to 12. Mackesy also collaborated on a joint exhibition with musician in September 2023 at No.9 Cork Street gallery in London. Titled "Paul Simon's – Illustrated by Charlie Mackesy," the two-week show featured Mackesy's sketches inspired by Simon's album, exploring themes of spirituality and emotion through ink drawings. In 2021, Mackesy partnered with the British brand Loquet to produce a limited-edition line of medallions incorporating his illustrations, blending his artistic style with focused on themes of hope and connection. Mackesy extended the book's characters into digital formats through ongoing social media series beginning in 2020, sharing new illustrated vignettes on that depict the , mole, , and in everyday scenarios emphasizing and . His account, followed by over 2 million users, has become a platform for these extensions, with posts often going viral during periods of global uncertainty. In October 2025, Mackesy released Always Remember: The Boy, the Mole, the Fox, the Horse and the Storm, a new illustrated book revisiting the characters on a journey through challenging weather, exploring themes of resilience and support. Regarding , Mackesy created the bronze "Prodigal Son" piece, installed as a public artwork at St. Anthony on the Lake parish in 2022 to symbolize themes of forgiveness and return. His bronzes, including public installations in spaces like , continued to appear in the , often tying into broader artistic explorations of human vulnerability.

Personal life

Residence and relationships

Charlie Mackesy resides in the neighborhood of , where his home also serves as his primary art studio. This setup allows him to integrate his daily creative practice seamlessly into his living space, surrounded by his works and materials. Despite achieving widespread fame through his illustrated books and the Oscar-winning animated adaptation of The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse, Mackesy has consistently prioritized his privacy, avoiding extensive public disclosures about his personal relationships and avoiding the spotlight whenever possible. He has described feeling overwhelmed by attention, such as hiding in a restroom just before accepting his Academy Award in 2023 due to anxiety about media scrutiny. This reticence extends to his daily life, where he maintains a solitary routine focused on , listening to the radio, and taking quiet walks with his , often in natural settings that inspire his art. Mackesy harbors a deep connection to his Northumberland roots, where he was born and raised in a rural family home during a harsh winter in 1962. He occasionally returns to the region for visits, including a recent appearance in in October 2025 to engage with local audiences. These trips reflect his ongoing ties to the landscapes and family heritage that shaped his early years, providing a counterbalance to his urban existence.

Charitable activities

Mackesy has been involved in philanthropy since the early 2000s, particularly supporting child welfare and poverty alleviation through collaborations with Comic Relief. In 2003, while working as an on-set artist for the film Love Actually, he created a series of original drawings that were auctioned to raise funds for the charity, which focuses on combating child poverty globally, including support for vulnerable street children in various countries. He has continued this partnership, designing limited-edition t-shirts in 2021 featuring illustrations from The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse to benefit Red Nose Day, Comic Relief's campaign against childhood poverty, with proceeds supporting efforts to help children living in poverty worldwide. During the in 2020, Mackesy turned to advocacy by sharing daily drawings on to offer comfort and encouragement, dedicating them to NHS frontline workers and those struggling with isolation and anxiety. These illustrations, emphasizing themes of and resilience from his book, were widely adopted by the NHS for therapeutic use in hospitals and schools, helping to support patients and staff amid the crisis. He also collaborated with and charities such as , Place2Be, and YoungMinds on campaigns promoting emotional well-being and access to resources for children and families. In addition to child-focused efforts, Mackesy has partnered with organizations addressing food insecurity and environmental conservation. Through initiatives, his artwork has contributed to programs tackling food by redistributing resources to vulnerable communities in the UK and abroad. For wildlife conservation, he designed a 2020 t-shirt with the World Wildlife Fund to protect elephants and support surrounding communities, aligning with his broader commitment to . Mackesy co-runs Mama Buci, a in that trains low-income families in to foster economic independence and reduce . As of 2019, the initiative had supported over 10,000 families with beehives; by 2025, it continues to promote forest conservation through eco-beekeeping. By 2025, Mackesy's fundraising efforts via art sales, auctions, and merchandise have generated substantial support for these causes, with his book's global success—over 10 million copies sold worldwide—enabling ongoing donations and collaborations that amplify themes of compassion in his work.

Awards and honors

Mackesy's illustrated book The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse, published in 2019, received widespread acclaim and several prestigious literary honors shortly after its release. It was selected as Book of the Year 2019, chosen by booksellers for its comforting wisdom and hand-drawn illustrations that resonated during a time of global uncertainty. Similarly, the book earned the inaugural Book of the Year award in 2019, voted on by over 20,000 booksellers as a standout title offering profound, accessible insights into and . In 2020, the book was shortlisted for the Non-Fiction: Lifestyle Book of the Year, highlighting its impact in the illustrated category amid strong competition from cookbooks and titles. Although it did not win that category, Mackesy's broader contributions to illustration were recognized the following year when he received the Illustrator of the Year award in 2021, celebrating the book's enduring influence on readers through its simple yet evocative artwork. The book's commercial success further underscored its cultural significance, earning it the Nielsen BookScan Platinum Bestseller Award in 2021 for sales exceeding one million copies in the UK during 2020 alone, making it the top-selling title that year. By 2023, it had sold over 10 million copies worldwide and been translated into more than 50 languages, reflecting its global appeal as an indirect honor for its themes of and resilience.

Other honors

In recognition of his contributions to art and literature, Mackesy was appointed Officer of the (OBE) in the . The 2022 animated short film adaptation of The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse, co-directed by Charlie Mackesy and Peter Baynton, garnered widespread acclaim within the animation community, culminating in several prestigious awards that highlighted its emotional depth and artistic execution. At the held on March 12, 2023, the film won the Oscar for Best Animated Short Film, recognizing its poignant exploration of friendship, kindness, and vulnerability through hand-drawn animation and a star-studded voice cast including , , and . This victory marked Mackesy's first Academy Award and underscored the film's universal appeal, as noted by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for its innovative storytelling in the short format. Earlier that year, on February 19, 2023, the film received the at the , honoring its British production roots and Mackesy's original vision adapted for the screen by producer Hannah Minghella and the team at NoneMore Productions and Bad Robot. The praised the short for its gentle yet profound narrative, which resonated during a time of global uncertainty. The film also excelled at the on , 2023, where it claimed four honors, including Outstanding Achievement for Directing in an Animated Television/Media Production for Mackesy and Baynton, celebrating their collaborative direction that preserved the book's whimsical style while enhancing its emotional layers through . Additional wins included Best General Audience Animated Special Production, Outstanding Achievement for in an Animated Television/Media Production (awarded to animators like Jean-Denis Haas), and Outstanding Achievement for Storyboarding in an Animated Television/Media Production (to story artist Gray), reflecting the film's technical and creative excellence across multiple facets. These accolades from the International Animated Film Society, ASIFA-Hollywood, affirmed the adaptation's impact on contemporary , blending traditional with modern production techniques.

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