{"title":"Clare Parkes","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003eClare Parkes is a wildlife and pet portrait\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003eartist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e based in Hertfordshire, England, working\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003epredominantly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e in pastel. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eFrom an early age, Clare Parkes showed a deep connection to art, spending much of childhood meticulously copying illustrations from Disney books and encyclopaedias. Art was the one subject that consistently inspired her at school, leading to a degree in Fine Art. During her studies, her practice centred on large-scale contemporary oil paintings, work that contrasts strongly with their current, highly detailed approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"568\" data-end=\"922\"\u003eAfter graduating, Parkes began working within the art sector, where a growing appreciation for precision, realism, and fine detail began to shape her artistic direction. This evolution fully emerged in 2018, during maternity leave, when they discovered pastel pencils after being inspired by the wildlife artists they encountered on Instagram.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"924\" data-end=\"1377\"\u003eSince then, drawing has become both a meditative practice and a means of expression. Combining a lifelong love of animals with exceptional technical skill, Clare creates highly detailed wildlife portraits that invite quiet contemplation. Through countless delicate pencil strokes, each piece seeks to forge an intimate connection between viewer and subject, offering a close encounter with creatures that may otherwise remain distant or unseen. Clare's work celebrates the diversity and beauty of wildlife, capturing subtle textures, colours, and patterns to reveal the individuality and character of each animal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1552\" data-end=\"1578\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"clare-parkes-blaze-original","title":"Blaze - Original","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBlaze by Clare Parkes is a strikingly intimate equine portrait that captures the quiet strength and elegance of the horse. Set against a deep black background, the subject emerges from the darkness, drawing the viewer’s eye immediately to the soft blaze marking and expressive gaze. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eRendered with exceptional realism and meticulous attention to detail, Clare Parkes’ use of pastel pencil brings the subtle textures of the horse’s coat, the gentle sheen of the leather bridle, and the softness around the muzzle vividly to life. The controlled lighting enhances depth and contrast, creating a sense of presence and calm while allowing every fine detail to be appreciated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtwork Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal Artwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMixed Media on Paper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSigned by Clare Parkes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete with Certificate of Authenticity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImage size 64 cm x 44 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFramed size 87 cm x 67 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Clare Parkes","offers":[{"title":"Framed","offer_id":56017198317947,"sku":null,"price":2795.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0059\/1842\/5203\/files\/Blaze-Clare-Parkes.jpg?v=1768223076"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0059\/1842\/5203\/collections\/Clare-Parkes.jpg?v=1768222398","url":"https:\/\/www.therosegallery.co.uk\/collections\/clare-parkes.oembed","provider":"The Rose Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}