About the Artist

I'm Claire, an artist based in Hook, Hampshire, specialising in wildlife. My work is about capturing the unique characters of the subjects I portray. I enjoy blending realism with abstract elements, creating visual contrast that offers a fresh perspective on each creature. This approach allows viewers to see familiar subjects in a new light and, hopefully, connect with them in a meaningful way.

Although I work with various mediums, including oil, acrylic, and pastel, I frequently return to the simplicity of graphite and charcoal. These classic tools allow me to concentrate on the fundamentals of drawing, enabling me to continuously refine and develop my core skills.

Original artwork and giclee prints can be purchased at:

THAT Gallery 

Festival Place

Basingstoke RG21 7LJ

Greeting cards with my artwork can be found at THAT Gallery, Basingstoke, RG21 7LJ and City Arts Nebury, RG14 6DB. 

Exciting News

My oil painting 'Lines in the Water'  was longlisted for Sketch for Survival 2025.  In September we will find out which will be chosen as the 100 to be on display in London and Gloucestershire as part of the Explorer Against Extinction exhibition, all in aid of raising money and awareness for endangered species and their habitats. 

August 2025

THAT Gallery has opened it's doors to the public and I have joined the team. 

Come and visit us next to the Apple store in Festival Place, Basingstoke. 

 August and September you can also see my art at Keeper's Kitchen in Marwell Zoo. 

Keeper's Kitchen opened in May and is a dog friendly cafe. The profits from the cafe go towards conservation projects. There is no need to purchase a ticket for the zoo to visit. 

You can see the artwork currently on display here

https://www.themiwas.com/keepers-kitchen-exhibition

5th Sept 2024

My charcoal and graphite drawing 'Titan of the  Savanah' will be on display this autumn as part of the On the Brink exhibition. 

Explorers Against Extinction chose it as one of the 100 finalist pieces in the Sketch for Survival 2024 competition. 

🖼️ Exhibition Dates: 

📍 Dundas Street Gallery, Edinburgh: 17th - 19th October 2024

📍gallery@oxo, Oxo Tower Wharf, London: 31st October - 17th November 2024

You can also vote for your favourite artwork for the People's Choice Award! 💖 Head to: https://woobox.com/s22sm2 and cast your vote!

All artworks will be available in an auction, with proceeds supporting the Explorers Against Extinction Project Fund! 🐾🌿

The auction catalogue opens for browsing and bidding on 17th October and ends on 17th November 2024.

Thank you all for your support and to Explorers Against Extinction for choosing this piece! And congratulations to all the other artist taking part!

Click here to discover the latest news and the incredible conservation efforts of Explorers Against Extinction.

23rd August 2024 

My acrylic painting 'Heightened Harmony' was  awarded 'Best in Show' at the Southern Nature Art Exhibition. 

A huge thank you to the Southern Nature Art team for the award and prize. It was a wonderful exhibition to be part of and I look forward to entering work there next year. 

Highligted Artwork

Title: Contented Gaze

Size: 30 x 40 cm 

This drawing portrays an Amur Tiger, an endangered species in the wild and decreasing in population. 

Created with carbon pencils and liquid charcoal, the artwork captures the tiger in a contented and relaxed state. 

Tools Used

• Winsor & Newton  Hot Pressed Water Colour Paper  300gsm
• STAEDTLER  Mars Lumograph Black Pencils (HB to 8B)
• Schmincke - Liquid Charcoal, Peach Core Black
• Electric Eraser
• Faber-Castell Perfection Eraser Pencil
• Putty rubber
• Blending stumps 
• Small soft brush (used for blending)

This artwork is currently on display and available to purchase at THAT Gallery, Festival Place, Basingstoke.