Clare Parkes


I have always had a passion for art, with a lot of my childhood spent copying illustrations from Disney books or encyclopaedias. Art was the only subject in school that truly inspired me, leading me to pursue a degree in Fine Art. During my studies, I focused on creating large-scale contemporary oil paintings, very different to what I do now! After graduating, I got a job working as a wax figure painter at Madame Tussauds. It was during this time that I discovered my love for intricate detail and realism. Years later, while on maternity leave in 2018, I bought my first tin of pastel pencils after being inspired by all the amazing wildlife art I saw on Instagram. Drawing has since become a form of meditation for me and I feel really fortunate to merge my love of animals with art. With each piece I create, my goal is to establish a connection between the viewer and the animal, offering a close encounter with creatures that may otherwise be out of reach. Through many intricate pencil strokes, I strive to celebrate the diversity and beauty of wildlife, bringing to life the subtle nuances, textures, colours, and patterns that make each creature truly remarkable and unique.


Title - Amur Leopard Cub
Medium - Original Mixed Media on Paper

Size - 20 x 16 inches
Price - £1695.00



Title - Precious Gaze
Medium - Original Mixed Media on Paper

Size - 26.5 x 18 inches
Price - £1895.00


Title - Vantage Point
Medium - Original Mixed Media on Paper

Size - 15 x 14.5 inches
Price - £1695.00