Claire Marie Artist

Change of Season Sale - 20% OFF!

Hello there! As the seasons change I think it is a good time to embrace the many changes that life can throw at us. Each new season teaches us the value of embracing what is and letting go of what used to be. Accepting change and enjoying and living in

Last painting spots!

If you have been waiting and would like to take advantage of the LAST TWO painting spots for commission surfboards for 2024, follow the link below. I won't be releasing anymore spots this year. Book your commission spot Willow the whale shark surfboard Willow is currently on her

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Willow the whale shark

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Commission Order Book Re-opened!

New artwork released!

I just wanted to let you know that I have just added 3 new original artworks to the online shop! Although these are new to the shop, they were painted for a RAW exhibition that I was a part of in 2018. "Uncle Greg's place" is

August Studio Update!

Good morning! A big thank you to all of my clients that have kept me busy over the past four years with commissioned pieces! I have painted 84 surfboards so far. Each board has been a labour of love with most of them having more than 100 hours of painting

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"Wave Study Number 12"

From time to time, I like to create a study piece on one of the numerous surfboards that I have managed to collect over the last five years. These studies serve as a means to improve my techniques, as well as to try different approaches to surface preparation and mounting.

Sea Turtle Love

I spend a lot of time painting the intricate details of these beautiful ancient creatures and studying their grace and beauty. I have always believed that the sea turtle was my spirit animal, drawing inspiration from their incredible tenacity. Not only are they beautiful animals, but they also show incredible

"Underwater Garden" is now available

I am proud to announce that my newest artwork - "Underwater Garden" - is available to purchase in my online gallery. This large 122 x 76 centimetre canvas has allowed me to offer large scale prints on canvas and paper in this initial limited release. "Underwater Garden&

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"Underwater Garden" coming soon!

Emmie and George's "Underwater Garden" is a canvas I have been working on for many weeks and it is finally finished! On Wednesday June 26 - my Nanna Emmie's birthday - I will be releasing this canvas and a range of limited edition prints

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Back in the Studio!

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Capture your memories

Sometimes that magic moment in your life was not captured as you remembered it, if it was captured at all. Even with the ubiquitous smart phone cameras available to record everything in high quality, the digital images may not reflect the emotional content of your memories. This is where I

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Emmie the Sea Turtle

As an artist who paints to fulfil her creative needs, as well as provide for my family, I need to constantly draw on inspiration to carry me through the tough, lean times. Unfortunately I lost one of my major sources of inspiration when my Nanna Emmie passed away in 2022.

Happy Earth day!

On this Earth day I thought I would take some time to explain what I do in the studio to be a 'sustainable' and Eco-friendly' artist. I am passionate about being as sustainable as possible in my life and as you all know this extends across into

New Prints Released!

As you are aware, I spend most of my time creating works of art on upcycled surfboards - usually to generate a captured "moment in time" for a client. Every now and then I make the time to paint a board just for me, with recent examples being

Capturing a moment in time

The last three boards that I painted are a great example of the wide diversity of ideas that my clients have for their commissioned artworks.  Every board is a labour of love with more than 100 hours of painting time dedicated to each of them. I love how over the

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Looking Back

First - a word of warning! This post is going to be a long scroll, but I think it will be worth the effort. Grab yourself a cuppa (or something stronger) and join me as I look back at all the surfboards I have painted so far . . . Four years ago

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Bunker Bay

One of the biggest advantages to capturing your own personal memories with me is that together we can combine several different ideas into one powerful artwork that depicts everything you loved about that particular time and place. Often memorable things happen at the same place but over many visits -

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Hot Brewz and Banyak Islands

I recently completed this board and it marks a first for a commissioned board in that the client asked me to preserve the original rail art and deck logos. If you are a West Australian surfer then you will understand when you see the board - it is a classic

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Just for my subscribers

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Just for you . . .

Hi there! As one of my subscribers, I wanted to give you a quick update on how things are going in the studio so far this year. After a hectic Christmas / New Year I have finally settled into my new studio and have been busy painting through the hot summer

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Thank you for an amazing 2023!

Happy New Year!

I am currently having a small break from painting to recover fully from moving house (and studio) and Christmas! I just wanted to take a moment to wish you all the best for the New Year - here's hoping that 2024 brings you all you could wish for

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I've been hacked!

Hi Everyone! I just wanted to email all my subscribers to let you know that my Instagram account has been hacked and taken over by someone promoting bitcoin! The hackers got into my Twitter/X account as well, but I managed to fend them off from my Facebook account. As

Some news from the studio!

Hello there! Hope you are well! If this newsletter has popped into your inbox it means you are a supporter of my art and I am eternally grateful. Thank you for making that step to join me here! Thank you for subscribing! I have been busy this week working on