C. Hughes Art

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About the Artist


I'm Claire, an artist based in Hook, Hampshire, specialising in portraits and wildlife. My work is about capturing the unique characteristics and personalities of the subjects I portray. I enjoy blending realism with abstract elements, creating visual contrast that offers a fresh perspective on each creature. This approach allows viewers to see familiar subjects in a new light and, hopefully, connect with them in a meaningful way.


Although I work with various mediums, including oil, acrylic, and pastel, I frequently return to the simplicity of graphite and charcoal. These classic tools allow me to concentrate on the fundamentals of drawing, enabling me to continuously refine and develop my core skills.


Recent artwork can be seen on display at:


Hook House Hotel, 

London Road, Hook, Hampshire RG27 9EQ 

(ongoing)


Previous exhibitions taken part in:


Southern Nature Art Exhibition 2024 

Rookesbury Park, Wickham PO17 6HT

23rd to 26th August 2024


Exciting News 


5th Sept 2024

My charcoal and graphite drawing 'Titan of the  Savanah' will be on display this autumn as part of the On the Brink exhibition. 


Explorers Against Extinction chose it as one of the 100 finalist pieces in the Sketch for Survival 2024 competition. 


๐Ÿ–ผ๏ธ Exhibition Dates: 

๐Ÿ“ Dundas Street Gallery, Edinburgh: 17th - 19th October 2024

๐Ÿ“gallery@oxo, Oxo Tower Wharf, London: 31st October - 17th November 2024


You can also vote for your favourite artwork for the People's Choice Award! ๐Ÿ’– Head to: https://woobox.com/s22sm2 and cast your vote!


All artworks will be available in an auction, with proceeds supporting the Explorers Against Extinction Project Fund! ๐Ÿพ๐ŸŒฟ

The auction catalogue opens for browsing and bidding on 17th October and ends on 17th November 2024.


Thank you all for your support and to Explorers Against Extinction for choosing this piece! And congratulations to all the other artist taking part!


Click here to discover the latest news and the incredible conservation efforts of Explorers Against Extinction.



23rd August 2024 

My acrylic painting 'Heightened Harmony' was  awarded 'Best in Show' at the Southern Nature Art Exhibition. 


A huge thank you to the Southern Nature Art team for the award and prize. It was a wonderful exhibition to be part of and I look forward to entering work there next year. 






Latest Work 


Title: Contented Gaze

Size: 30 x 40 cm 

Date: July 2024


This drawing portrays an Amur Tiger, an endangered species in the wild and decreasing in population. 


Created with carbon pencils and liquid charcoal, the artwork captures the tiger in a contented and relaxed state. 



Tools Used


  • Winsor & Newton  Hot Pressed Water Colour Paper  300gsm
  • STAEDTLER  Mars Lumograph Black Pencils (HB to 8B)
  • Schmincke - Liquid Charcoal, Peach Core Black
  • Electric Eraser
  • Faber-Castell Perfection Eraser Pencil
  • Putty rubber
  • Blending stumps 
  • Small soft brush (used for blending)



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