IN THE BEGINNING

What began almost by accident has become a collection about returning to something elemental: nature, memory, pattern and the simple act of making a mark. Inspired in part by my travels through Australia and Tanzania, as well as the landscapes close to home, these paintings explore a quieter palette and a more pared-back visual language.

IN THE BEGINNING is about beginnings in many forms—the first mark on a blank canvas, the patterns we find in nature, and the memories and places that quietly shape us over time.

“Claire’s works create joy. Vibrant, unexpected color palettes, inventive use of negative space, and dreamy washes alongside whimsical applications of super-thick paint stoke the viewer’s imagination.”

- Dave Tirio (musician and visual artist)

  • The making of Everybody Loves a Party!

    The making of Everybody Loves a Party!

    Everybody Loves a Party! marks a playful new direction in my work, blending abstraction with storytelling. Join me as I share the inspiration behind this joyful painting featuring Tulip and Iris,...

    The making of Everybody Loves a Party!

    Everybody Loves a Party! marks a playful new direction in my work, blending abstraction with storytelling. Join me as I share the inspiration behind this joyful painting featuring Tulip and Iris,...

  • Polar bear seen in Churchill, Manitoba

    The colours of Churchill

    The Colours of Churchill: I recently travelled to Churchill, Manitoba, with David to celebrate our 10-year wedding anniversary. From polar bears and curious beluga whales to wildflowers and the Northern...

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    The colours of Churchill

    The Colours of Churchill: I recently travelled to Churchill, Manitoba, with David to celebrate our 10-year wedding anniversary. From polar bears and curious beluga whales to wildflowers and the Northern...

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  • Three people I never met

    Three people I never met

    This past week has felt like a week of big loss. Dolly Parton, Tim Curry and Yayoi Kusama each figured into my life in very different ways. I never met...

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    Three people I never met

    This past week has felt like a week of big loss. Dolly Parton, Tim Curry and Yayoi Kusama each figured into my life in very different ways. I never met...

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