Clare Thatcher
Born: 1965
Hometown: Bristol
Based in: Bristol
Clare is an artist living and working in Bristol, UK, with painting and drawing at the heart of her practice. Clare studied at Bath Spa University in 2014-15 graduating with an MA Fine Art Degree and University the West of England 2011-14 graduating with a First class BA honours degree in Drawing & Applied Art. Central to her practice is the use of pure colour which she makes from pigment and a binder, cold pressed linseed oil. Clare makes work deeply connected to a sense of place in response to particular landscape features that have had a profound effect on her, mostly in tidal and coastal areas. Her work has always been about place, specific visited places, Alaska in 2019 and the North Cornish Coast UK and are so particularly understood by drawing directly.
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Clare Thatcher In The Studio
"How working in series helps to expand the conversation. Working on a variety of surfaces selecting the right scale and palette for what I want to say. Making oil paint using pure pigments."
More About Clare Thatcher
What inspires you?
Walking in coastal and tidal areas drawing landscape features that have a profound effect on me.
Describe your creative process.
I begin with sketchbook drawing on location. Returning to the studio I translate these drawings into large scale charcoal drawings and oil paintings.
What are 3 words that best describe your work?
Emotional, natural, organic.
Who are some artists that have influenced your work?
Graham sutherland, Paul Nash, Pierre Bonnard, Vuillard and Patrick Heron.
What is the most important tool when creating your work?
The paint brush.
What is the best piece of advice you have been given?
Follow your instinct and take ownership of your work.
Where do you go for inspiration?
The coast, galleries and museums.
Credentials
Education
Bath Spa University
United Kingdom, 2015
Exhibitions
London Sunny Art Prize
2022
London Art Biennial 5th edition
2021
Beep Painting Prize Biennial
2020
Academician Candidate Exhibition
2019
John Moores Painting Prize
2018
Awards
Third Prize winner London Sunny Art Prize 2022
2022
Education
Bath Spa University
United Kingdom, 2015
Exhibitions
London Sunny Art Prize
2022
London Art Biennial 5th edition
2021
Beep Painting Prize Biennial
2020
Academician Candidate Exhibition
2019
John Moores Painting Prize
2018
Awards
Third Prize winner London Sunny Art Prize 2022
2022