Welcome to the studio.
I’m Claire, an artist based in beautiful windswept North Wales, UK.
Each of my paintings begins with a walk in the woods, with sketchbook in hand, where I discover the hidden wonders of our native forests.
I offer my original paintings along with my art print collection to nature lovers, woodland dwellers and all other folk who want to bring nature into their home!
Where each painting begins
A walk in the woods.
All of my paintings begin with a walk in the woods and a sketchbook in hand.
During these walking explorations I take notice of the nature around me and often come across enchanting moments that inspire new designs...
Once I watched a jay gathering acorns from under an oak tree to store them for the winter ahead. Another time I stopped to watch wrens darting through a woodland hedgerow of brambles.
Many of my paintings are inspired by these moments, each telling a story of the small yet enchanting fragments of woodland life.
PAINTING THE ARTWORK
Then into the studio.
Back in the studio, and with a painting in mind, I’ll first plan out a new design in pencil before I begin painting.
Featuring the birds, plants, flora and fauna discovered in some of the wild & wonderful places I love most, each artwork is painted in traditional gouache on fine art paper.
Some of my most-loved paintings are made into giclee art prints for those looking to bring a little wild & wonderful to their walls!
& where it all began.
I’ve painted all my life, but my love and passion for nature truly grew while studying art in Aberystwyth. A university town on the wild west coast of Wales where Celtic rainforests and mountainous landscapes meet the expansive Irish sea.
Here I spent my time learning about nature, plants and wildlife. I researched folklore, traditions and the old stories of woodlands – all while developing a style of art which reflected the beauty of these wild landscapes.
Let me share with you
