Claire has been a dedicated botanical and natural history artist since 2004, working in watercolour, graphite, coloured pencil and ink. She has completed botanic, scientific and natural history masterclasses and has been invited annually to exhibit in the prestigious Botanica exhibition at the Royal Botanic Gardens Sydney every year since 2007. She has been a finalist in numerous other exhibitions, winning the Nora Heysen Award at the Hunters Hill Art Show in 2007 and “Highly Commended” in 2008 2018 and 2019.
Claire has completed several botanic and natural history commissions and is happy to discuss future commissions. She has recently completed two house portrait commissions.
Artist Statement:
“Nature never ceases to amaze me with its variety, colours, patterns and intricate detail. I’m at one with nature and in particular flora of all kind. Botanic art is a precise art form and not everyone’s “cup of tea” but it is who I am. Just as plants flourish and grow given the right conditions, I too have flourished as a botanic artist – learning through classes, practice, observation, making a connection with a specific plant and eventually seeing a detailed artwork emerge from the page. Through this art form my knowledge of plant species has grown immensely; natural history subjects beckon continuously; I have made many new friends; I’ve experienced the delight in selling works and being chosen as a finalist in numerous exhibitions and passing on my knowledge as a tutor.”