Let's Roll Original Art by Clare Parkes

Mixed Media
Framed 60cm x 82cm
 
This playful pastel pencil drawing showcases Parkes' exceptional ability to capture unexpected wildlife moments. The piece features a zebra in mid-roll, its distinctive stripes creating dynamic patterns as the animal enjoys a dust bath, rendered with remarkable attention to texture and movement.
 
Parkes' distinctive style is evident in her meticulous attention to detail and masterful handling of light and shadow. Her careful rendering of the zebra's stripes and the dusty atmosphere creates a piece that perfectly embodies its title, celebrating the joy and spontaneity of animals in their natural habitat.
 
About The Artist
Clare Parkes is a contemporary wildlife artist whose journey began with childhood sketches of Disney characters and evolved through formal fine art education into a distinctive style of hyper-realistic pastel pencil drawings. Though her early career focused on large-scale oil paintings, it was during her maternity leave in 2018 that she discovered her true artistic calling in detailed wildlife portraiture.
 
Working with pastel pencils, Parkes creates intimate portraits of wildlife that serve as both artistic achievements and meditative practice. Her technique involves building layers of intricate detail to capture the subtle textures, patterns, and essence of each animal subject.
 
Parkes' work aims to forge emotional connections between viewers and wildlife, offering close encounters with creatures that might otherwise remain distant. Through her meticulous attention to detail and masterful handling of her medium, she celebrates the diversity of the natural world, bringing to life the unique characteristics that make each animal extraordinary.