On The Hunt Original Art by Clare Parkes

Mixed Media
Framed 57cm x 69cm
 
This striking pastel pencil drawing showcases Parkes' exceptional ability to capture wildlife in intimate detail. The piece features a leopard's profile against a dark background, with remarkable attention to the intricate spotted pattern of its coat and the delicate whiskers catching the light.
 
Parkes' distinctive style is evident in her meticulous layering technique and masterful handling of texture. Her careful attention to the subject's focused gaze and the subtle variations in fur coloring creates a piece that perfectly embodies its title, capturing the quiet intensity of a predator in its element.
 
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.