Hi, I’m Claire!

I grew up in Tacoma, WA, a place known for the bay, the forests, and a vibrant culture of glass artists, which inspired my interest in light and color. My art is an exploration of identity, culture, and place. I find myself drawing digital portraits of the ecosystems that raised me, from the damselflies that land on my knees to the orcas swimming below the foghorns I fall asleep to. These are small pieces of my life that seem so ordinary, but it’s only in my work that I can capture how sacred these moments are. Each of my creations fall within the same need to appreciate the world and foster connection through various mediums.