She loves reinterpreting the familiar.
Claire MacLellan is a Scottish artist whose home and studio have been nestled on the shores of Loch Lomond for over 34 years, where she lives with her family and dogs. While she previously worked in the events industry and ran her own business, her enduring passion has always been for color and paint, which led her to study with an influential local tutor and at The Glasgow School of Art to develop her artistic talents.
Claire's Artistic Approach and Inspiration
Claire draws inspiration from her stunning surroundings, creating a diverse portfolio that spans landscapes, still life, design, and illustration. She works quickly with mixed media on board and recycled card, combining observation with imagination while color and subject matter remain constant considerations. Claire paints what she sees rather than what is there, freeing herself from the constraints of perspective and scale to reinterpret familiar scenes with spontaneity and freshness.
Exhibition History and Claire Macintyre's Reach
Throughout her career, Claire has exhibited her work at numerous prestigious venues including The Green Gallery, The Watermill Gallery, The Glasgow Art Club, Glasgow Lighthouse, Studio 44, and Galerie Écossaise. Her artwork has supported charitable causes such as the RNLI and Marie Curie, and she has completed significant commissions for newly built properties. Her professional portfolio expanded with a boardroom commission for an international shipping company, illustration work for the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers, and collaborations with Mclaggan Smith Mugs and Bluebellgray.
Recent Artistic Endeavors and Recognition
In recent years, Claire has participated in significant exhibitions including the Artist Aid Ukraine Exhibition in Glasgow and Paisley's Big Art Show. Her work continues to be featured in seasonal exhibitions at galleries throughout Scotland and France, including the Green Gallery, Watermill Gallery, Dukes Fine Art, and La Galerie Ecossaise. Claire takes particular pride in knowing her paintings now hang in homes and businesses throughout the UK and internationally, a testament to the universal appeal of her vibrant, expressive style.