Testimonials

‘June - 'Golden Hour' spoke to me the moment I saw it. The soft, delicate colours carry a quiet calm, a stillness that feels both grounding and uplifting. It's exactly the presence I wanted for my Pilates studio. As I look at it, I feel the promise of change and the anticipation of Spring. This piece doesn't just decorate my space, it shapes the mood - inviting pause and reset. 

‘Thank you so much for delivering the painting in person. I bought this in celebration of the sale of my business. It feels symbolic to have something beautifully crafted to mark this occasion - a different type of work to mine but just as important if not more. Your work stood out to me for how it connects us to the natural world, your contemplation around motion and stillness really resonates with me.'

'We are delighted with our painting, we can't stop looking at it, it's a wonderful addition to our collection.'

'Absolutely delighted with my painting, it looks beautiful and creates a lovely, calm ambiance. The multitude of layers are so interesting and really draw you in.'

'Claire’s beautiful paintings have helped to bring a feeling of calm and peace to my therapy room. They are the perfect finishing touches and just what I was looking for.'

'I find your paintings take me on a journey of both imagination and feeling, they whisper their intent through memories and nostalgia.

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The colours are so unique and evocative and just so loaded with something that appeals on an instinctual level.'

‘I was a bit anxious attending Claire’s workshop as I’m a complete novice, but Claire’s teaching of drawing by breath and mindfulness really allowed me not to judge what was on the paper but focus on the calming effect’ 
 

'I took Claire's course as I wanted a creative ‘pick me up’ after a very busy summer. As an interdisciplinary artist, I am always seeking ways to integrate the various strands of my practice, and this course was the perfect opportunity to learn ways of incorporating many photos into my paintings. 

The course was very clearly presented, with lots of demos and clear instructions. It gave me everything I needed to get started immediately. Crucially, for me, the course enabled me to apply the learning to my own practice, approaches and interests, and not just to ‘copy’ Claire’s own work. Over the space of just a few weeks I created a whole body of work, applying what I had learned. I can really recommend the course … I have been very inspired!'

I’d reached a point in my creative practice where I felt overwhelmed and unsure which direction to take next. I needed a fresh, unbiased perspective — someone who could look at my work with clear eyes and help me see its potential. Most of all, I wanted to share my creative aspirations and doubts with another working artist.

That’s where Claire came in. Warm, enthusiastic, and supportive, she helped me see how I could build on and develop my existing pieces to create a cohesive body of work ready to share. She also suggested thoughtful ways to make my exhibits more interactive and engaging.

I left our session with a clear, achievable plan and a renewed sense of purpose. Claire followed up afterwards with helpful links and resources we’d discussed, as well as a genuine interest in my progress.

I’d wholeheartedly recommend Claire’s warm, encouraging, and insightful artistic guidance to any artist seeking clarity and creative direction.'

~ Helen D, Mixed Media Artist

I’ve been a fan of Claire’s work for a while now and I was so excited when she announced her online course Creating Veiled Images in 2023. I signed up immediately. The course was so engaging with easy to follow sections and inspiring videos to teach each stage of the process. Claire was on hand to give feedback and answer questions on the platform and the community of artists taking the course had plenty of opportunity to share their work and support each other. Thanks to taking the course, I sold my first four paintings in the following months. It was such an important milestone for me. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend any of Claire’s workshops to others. She’s a wonderful teacher and such an inspiring artist.'