Pencil and Paint

It all began with a deep love for graphite—a medium so simple, so instinctive, that it requires little thought to wield, yet holds infinite possibilities. For Claire, graphite was never limited by tradition; it was boundless, waiting to be pushed beyond its conventional use. Traditionally confined to paper and often undervalued in the hierarchy of artistic mediums, graphite does not naturally adhere to canvas. This challenge became the catalyst for innovation. Claire sought to create a harmonious dialogue between the humble pencil and the more widely celebrated medium of paint—a love affair between raw simplicity and refined expression. Thanks to the advanced archival materials available to artists today, she has been able to transcend these limitations, blending graphite and paint through layered glazes and nuanced techniques. The result is a body of work where the subject seems to speak—each piece offering not only visual impact but sparking conversation. With this ongoing series, Claire continues to explore the quiet power of graphite, reimagining it as a vital, expressive force on canvas.