I paint very intuitively. I have to be in the right frame of mind, finding calm when life can be so busy. I have always painted. From a very young age I began selling commissioned pieces from an interior design shop in Surrey. These were often figurative pieces. I was very much inspired by Egon Schiele. Although I have been on many differing ventures, including illustrating published children’s books and teaching, painting has always been my solace- there whenever I need it.
Growing up I worked closely with my mother, an interior designer, creating pieces of work for interiors in London and Surrey. I enjoyed working to a brief and the challenge of seeing a space and working out how I could create that piece to fit the white wall.
As a competitive swimmer, the draw of water and the sea pulled me to Cornwall. Here I studied illustration, whilst always quietly persuing my painting in the background. I was successful in having four books published. I enjoyed working to a brief and alongside creative writers.
Influenced by my surroundings I ventured into new genres in my paintings, exploring seascapes and abstract art inspired by the eroding cliffs of the north coast.
A few years on, amidst the sweet, boisterous energy of our two little girls, I sought and found a tranquil refuge in the delicate balance of still life painting.
I use a restrained colour palette, allowing subtle change in tone and texture to appear. Working with a range of mediums, I explore the coaction of acrylic, oil and wax. My process is deeply intuitive and often unplanned. The beauty of still life lies not only in what is seen but also in what is felt.
A Cornwall-based artist, inspired by the beauty of her coastal surroundings. Chloe studied a Foundation degree at Kingston University London but her natural draw towards the ocean brought her to Cornwall where she completed a BA (Hons) Illustration degree at Falmouth University.
Chloe's artistic practice is deeply informed by the Cornish coast, with its diverse textures and ever-changing visual narratives serving as a constant source of inspiration. More recently, she has explored the genre of still life. Focusing on muted tones and layered paint creates a sense of timelessness in her work, allowing her to explore the interplay of form and colour within each composition. Through careful object arrangement, she evokes a sense of quiet contemplation, inviting the viewer into a serene narrative. Her process is intuitive, exploring form, scale, texture, and surface. Chloe's contemporary practice utilises a restrained colour palette and explores the expressive qualities of acrylic, oil, and wax.
