Claire J Kendrick – Studio Visit 2024

As an artist, I often find myself on a continuous voyage of self-discovery. Each painting is not just a visual representation of a scene, but a reflection of my evolving emotions and experiences. The journey toward mastering paint is never over—each blank canvas is an opportunity to push further, to explore something new.

Collectors play a crucial role in this journey. Their support allows me to keep challenging myself, to stretch beyond what I’ve already accomplished. I’m often asked what my favorite painting is, but for me, it’s always the next one. There’s something powerful about the potential that lies in a blank canvas. Each new painting is a step forward, a chance to improve, to capture a feeling, a mood that is as vital as the subject itself.

This process, both technical and emotional, is what drives me. With each piece, I aim not just to recreate the ocean, but to share the experience of standing before it—the stillness, the power, the complexity of the moment. My work is a conversation between what I see and what I feel, and I’m endlessly fascinated by where it takes me