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In Her Studio – CJK

Commission Bridal Bouquet’s, Original Works of Art and High Quality Giclee Prints available by CJK. When one thinks of botanical paintings, traditional, detailed paintings come to mind. Paintings by Claire explore the delicate, radiant, beauty of plants and flowers in a contemporary style. “It is my practice to always work with reference. I like to buy fresh flowers and set up the arrangement and start with a strong composition. As I begin painting, each brush stroke has to say something”.

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Brides Bouquet inspires Painting – Newlywed Gift

The Bridal Bouquet was inspiration for the wedding gift given to a wonderful couple. The painting is to be a reminder of their special day. Please view a Progression Video, of the painting “Sweet Wild Blooms”. Artists notes- The subject and style of the Bridal Bouquet lends itself to a timeless lasting work of art. Instead of the bouquet floating in mid – air or placed on its side, the floral arrangement is set into a glass vase. Keeping the

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Small Impasto Botanical Paintings

Artist Notes These Little Gems are all 8″x6″ paintings on board – using lots of paint and a fully loaded brush and palette knife.   For purchase and pricing please contact me at claire@cjk-studio.com  

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Painting Progression Video by Artist CJK

“Embrace” | 42″x 42″ | Oil Encaustic Private Collector’s painting “Embrace” – View this short 1min video showing the progression of this large scale botanical encaustic painting – artist CJK at play with flames and flowers!!! Thanks to Gardner Colby Gallery, Naples and the Private Collector for this wonderful commission project. Flowers by 57 Treasury, St Augustine.

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Mini Botanical Paintings

  Botanical paintings using Palette Knife Using a palette knife here are a few mini’s – inspired by all the beautiful floral arrangements that arrived from friends congratulating my husband and I, on the arrival of our beautiful daughter Annika Lauren Kendrick, born Oct 1st, 2014. Thank you so much for all the wonderful cards and messages….. we are full of gratitude. Artist Notes With the mini paintings its easy to play with scale and placement…try a few oil sketches

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Installation | Private Residence

This painting welcomes guests in the entryway of a home in London, England. Thank you to the collectors for the photo! – Now I am feeling the need to brighten the entry of my own home, fresh flowers and a botanical painting what a lovely combination. Tulips in Red Vase | 40″ x 30″ | Oil Encaustic Painting from the Botanical Series by Claire J Kendrick

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Installation | Private Residence

Thanks to Fairfax Gallery for framing so beautifully this painting from my Botanical Series. Thanks also to the Interior design team for sharing this photograph of my painting installed in its new home. – Stunning! Calm | Oil Encaustic | 36″ x 36″ | by Claire Jane Kendrick To view more original oil paintings by CJK visit Fairfax Gallery, In Historic Riverside 4216 Herschel St. Jacksonville, FL 32210 Ph. 904-384-7724 http://www.fairfaxgalleryjacksonville.com/artists-kendrick.html

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Installation | Private Residence, FL

  Botanical Painting, Peony Bouquet by Claire J Kendrick was installed at this collectors private residence. Its an oil encaustic still life painting with linen liner and champagne frame.

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Lilium longiflorum

40″ x 30″ | Oil Encaustic | CJK At Easter time all the stores are full of Lilium Longiflorum! ( Easter Lilies) After Easter, don’t throw your plant away – replant the bulbs in the garden and they will bloom again next year. Just call me — Green Fingers! LOL  

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