Coquette (2008) Painting by Claudette

I was born in South Africa and moved to Ireland with my family when I was eighteen. I studied painting and photography at The National School of the Arts in Johannesburg and Graphic design at LSAD in Ireland. I adore the work of the Impressionists, Seccessionalists and Art Nouveau and have spent my life drooling over the illustrations of fantasy Artists like Brom, Simon Bisley, Borris Valleijo and Jim Fitzpatrick. I guess I descided that painting was my passion and so now, here I am. I am a Realist and have a rather bold and explicit style and use mixed media and empasto. I am fascinated by brushwork and the use of complimentary colour.
I have always been passionate about all the disciplines in the world of Art and look forward to a life filled with Dance, Drama, Music and Art always!

• Nationality: SOUTH AFRICA
• Date of birth : 1979
• Artistic domains:
• Groups: Contemporary South African Artists