Clare Parkes

A contemporary wildlife artist, she is renowned for her exquisitely detailed pastel pencil drawings that celebrate the beauty and individuality of the natural world. After studying Fine Art and beginning her career within the art industry, she discovered a passion for realism, later refining her distinctive style after taking up pastel pencils in 2018. Inspired by a lifelong love of animals, her work captures the intricate textures, colours, and character of each subject with remarkable precision. Through thousands of carefully applied pencil strokes, she creates intimate portraits that encourage a deeper connection between the viewer and wildlife, transforming each piece into a quiet celebration of nature’s diversity, elegance, and wonder.