Original paintings by a Peak District artist
above: Wild Places by Claire Kilner
The artist
I live in the Peak District, surrounded by breathtaking scenery. The skies are huge, the views panoramic, and the constantly-changing light makes the spirits soar. Who, confronted by such beauty, wouldn’t want to capture it in paint?
I am Claire Kilner, and I paint the world around me; landscapes, flowers, buildings, people. The people I have painted are mostly my people; my family and friends. But if you like my style, maybe one day I might be painting your family or friends, for you.
The website
On this website I will share with you the paintings I have enjoyed creating. If you like them, let me know! Many of the original landscapes will be for sale, and there will eventually be a way to order prints in various sizes. Although my portraits are shown as examples of my work and are not generally for sale, I do take commissions.
Please bear with me while I build the website; it’s all new to me!
Landscapes…
The constantly-changing light on the scenery is what drives me to paint landscapes
I try to capture, in my paintings, the feeling inspired by the view, so although I often use a camera to capture the fleeting moment, and then work in my studio later, I want my paintings to convey more than the photograph.
…and portraits by commission
I have always loved drawing people
Moving from pencil to paint brought a new freedom to my portraits. It feels more like sculpting than painting, as the subject gradually emerges from the canvas and takes on a life of its own.
