Claire lives and works in Stratford-upon-Avon.

To date she has had a varied career as a professional artist and illustrator. After studying for a Graphic Design degree in London she began work as a designer for a textile company in the Midlands. Realising the appeal of a freelance life, Claire subsequently worked in a variety of fields such as stationery, giftware, homeware and toy manufacture before becoming a book illustrator and writer for several years.

I had always wanted to express myself more through my work and in 2010 I waved goodbye to corporate clients and deadlines and began painting the British countryside and coast that I love. Living in the centre of England is a bonus as it allows for a lot of exploring, but sometimes a simple bunch of flowers from my garden provides me with the perfect subject matter.

I enjoy experimenting with texture and mixed media, though I mostly use acrylic paint, as I love its versatility and depth of colour.