The Conspiracy Original Art by Clare Parkes

Mixed Media
Framed 57cm x 97cm
 
This stunning pastel pencil drawing showcases Parkes' masterful ability to capture intimate wildlife moments. The piece features a group of chimpanzees in close interaction, their expressions and gestures suggesting a moment of shared secrets, rendered with extraordinary attention to the texture of fur and subtle play of light across their features.
 
Parkes' distinctive style is evident in her meticulous layering technique and sophisticated handling of detail. Her careful attention to the emotional resonance between the subjects, combined with her photorealistic rendering of their faces and hands, creates a piece that perfectly embodies its playful title, celebrating both the intelligence and social nature of these remarkable primates.
 
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.