Lot 12: Claire Harkess - 'Mariposa Paloma'

Claire was born in Ayr, Scotland and studied at Glasgow School of Art in the early 1990s. Wildlife and the natural world are predominant in her work. She now lives and works in Perth, Scotland. She says: 'Painting in watercolour offers a unique directness. The essential qualities of light and energy ever present in the natural world are the very essence of the medium itself. In search of a simplicity and beauty through the painting of a line, shape, colour, the process is immediate and instinctive. Remaining true to both medium and subject, with every brush mark visible, I strive to allow the paint the freedom to speak for itself, thus creating a dialogue between myself, the viewer and the ever evolving work.' To view more of Claire's work, visit her stunning website.