Sunlit Orca Original Art by Clare Parkes

Mixed Media
Framed 62cm x 87cm
 
This breathtaking pastel pencil drawing showcases Parkes' extraordinary ability to capture dynamic wildlife moments. The piece features an orca's dorsal fin breaking through sunlit waves while seals rest on the shore, rendered with remarkable attention to the interplay of light on water and the texture of sea spray.
 
Parkes' distinctive style is evident in her meticulous attention to detail and masterful handling of color. Her careful rendering of the ocean's movement and the subtle play of light across the waves creates a piece that perfectly embodies its title, celebrating the majestic presence of these marine creatures in their natural environment.
 
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.