Artist

Clare creates illustrative paintings depicting still life and landscapes using watercolour and Acrylic mediums.  Her art is inspired by the natural world and nature in all forms from tropical birds to the humble hedgehog.

In a world which technology capsulises our daily living, natures movement, sounds and colour provide the escape and grounding we all need to reconnect ourselves to find peace.

Each painting she creates is with the intention of recreating that moment of escape.

Based in Kent, England she is surrounded by beautiful countryside, farmland and extensive coastline – having all the inspiration she needs on her doorstep and can be seen wondering the footpaths locally every day.

Her workshop is the home office, cluttered with drawings and surrounded by works.

She was told as soon as she found her grip as a baby she started scribbling, much to Mums despair as the furniture was one of her preferred canvases.  Her Dad, who is a very skilled artist coached Clare and encouraged her to be patient with mistakes and helped her develop skills, as well as offering critiques when required.

Clare couldn’t ever imagine not being able to draw and paint but sadly this became a reality as she was diagnosed with cancer.  The chemotherapy drugs had a profound impact on her nervous system, and she couldn’t hold a brush.  Fast forward a year and with a lot of persistence her brushes are back in hand; her style of painting has become a lot looser than before, and she is enjoying the freer movement of strokes.  She is a firm believer that with every problem we face there is that opportunity to change and grow.  Like nature our lives and the paths they take simply change with the seasons.