Of Light and Layers Studios
UNIQUE, MULTIPLE EXPOSURE FINE ART PRINTS
Bring nature into your home with beautiful, layered and
easy to frame, fine art prints.
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Of Light and Layers Studios is a collaborative practice between contemporary abstract artist Claire Hankey and professional photographer Petra Blacklock.
Our work grows from shared values of slowness, observation, imperfection, and a quiet reverence for the natural world. We create high quality, multi-exposure prints that bring nature into the home. Each piece evolves through both intention and chance, a dialogue between surface and depth, concealment and clarity. Using botanicals, still life elements, original abstract paintings, light, shadows, and fabric, we explore how two creative worlds can meet and form something neither could create alone.
What began as a spontaneous experiment has become an evolving conversation shaped by the joy of creating together. Though each of us continues to explore our own creative paths, Of Light and Layers Studios offers a meeting place, a space where two mediums intertwine to form something neither could bring to life alone.
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How it began
This collaboration first sparked during a branding shoot for Claire’s artwork, a moment where photography and painting naturally came together. That creative overlap lit the fuse for something more.
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It's amazing that this one photograph led us on an exciting journey and we are already planning our fourth collection of prints together.
All of our prints are available to purchase online, they come white glove wrapped at source and sent to you within 7 days. you can also see the prints in person at the moment at David Lloyd Southend and at Claire's Studio in Leigh Marina.
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Meet the photographer
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Petra is a photographer known for capturing connection, whether through portraits, brand photography or more personal work. She often returns to slower, more reflective image making that focuses on light, nature and memory.
Her love of gardens and seasonal detail runs deep and shows up often in her still life photography. At Of Light and Layers Studios, Petra creates images that blend real life textures with a softer, more layered feel.
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Meet the artist
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Claire is a visual artist based beside the Thames Estuary in Essex. Her paintings are calm and layered, often inspired by the quieter details in nature, things noticed while walking or remembered over time.
Her work is shaped by texture, muted colour and a strong connection to place. At Of Light and Layers Studios, Claire brings a sensitive, hands on approach to materials and mark making.
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Helen
"I was immediately drawn to the golden tones in 'Amber Drift' it's a beautiful, subtle print "
Sue
"As a gardener and nature lover, these prints were meant for me! I am delighted with mine and it looks perfect framed in a simple wooden frame."
Martin
"I love the way the prints blend photography and art, they are so unique, like entering a magical world."