Claire Crawford

Claire is an animal and pet portrait artist currently based in Preston, Lancashire in the UK.

Having always felt a deep connection with animals her whole live, Claire uses this passion to capture the unique qualities of the animals we live amongst.

'If I can create a connection between the viewer and the animal within the drawing, maybe that will spark compassion and in turn a deeper understanding of the amazing creatures that surround us.'

Her love of the humble graphite pencil is evident, as she sees them as old friends. Together they work on capturing the tonal qualities, and intricate details of their chosen subjects. This union leads to realistic, and beautiful monotonal artwork.