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  • red and black sky over a stormy sea in an oil painting by Claire Howlett
  • a red and black sky over a stormy sea in an oil painting by Claire Howlett which is in a black frame with a gold mount
  • red and black sky over a stormy sea in an oil painting by Claire Howlett
  • a red and black sky over a stormy sea in an oil painting by Claire Howlett which is in a black frame with a gold mount

Claire Howlett - Cast

£695.00
£695.00
Tax included.

Oil on Panel, 

23x23cm

34cm x 34cm framed

Claire’s inspiration is derived from the natural world: its beauty, its wildness and its serenity.

Claire’s artwork aims to capture the raw mood of a place, its essence; focusing primarily on water and light. This fascination is then translated in a non- representational way into paintings. She says: “For me, the energy that is born from the sense of a place is what inspires the work, the residual memory of being immersed in that landscape.

The natural world is my solace, my joy and my sanctuary. I am entranced by the light, the tangled breeze that can whip up from nowhere, the scent of ozone, sunlight dancing on water, ominous skies… it all weaves together to evoke a love I try and translate via my work”.

Most of Claire’s paintings evolve in many layers using glazes and texture, applying and stripping back the paint, reworking the surface to incorporate all that emerges and re-cedes as the painting progresses. This process can either take several months, or sometimes a much more immediate, dynamic work is born. 

Postage & Packing & Ways to Pay

How long until my items arrive?
Items from the Byre usually ship within 4 working/business days of the order being placed. If an item is made to order, that will be noted on the item’s description and you will be informed of the timescale via email.

Packing & Postage?
Our P&P costs reflect the delicate nature of many of the pieces available in the store. Great care is taken in packing so that your new precious piece will arrive safely with you.

All smaller items are posted via either First Class Royal Mail or Royal Mail Special Delivery depending on the item. For larger pieces and paintings, we use carefully selected courier companies or a specialist art courier, please do contact us to discuss if you have any concerns.

International: We happily ship work internationally, please do get in touch via email or phone to discuss an international shipping quotation.

I have seen something in the Byre Gallery or on Instagram/Facebook that isn’t in the Online Store! Can I buy it?
Of course. If you contact us we’ll see if the item is still available and add it to the online store for you or arrange separate purchasing terms.

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