Welcome to my art portfolio, my name is Claire O’Brien and I am an Artist, Illustrator and Lecturer creating fantasy art, illustrations and graphic novels with a hint of magic, whimsy and folklore. I have artwork for sale in my Store and articles on my Blog and you can find my bio on the About page.
Gouache painting of Claire O’Brien as a witch, painting in the forest while having a cup of tea brewed from a copper kettle over a fire. Click here to buy a print
What I'd Rather Be Doing Gouache painting by Claire O'Brien, Artist showing a witch painting in the forest while drinking tea
Gouache illustration of a young witch taking a night flight on her broom and encountering a swirl of bats.
Ink drawing of a hand underwater for Page 11 of my Mini Comic, Under Ice, words by Kate Bush. Made for for the daily drawing challenge during October Inktober 2016.
Sepia ink drawing illustration for playwright Tess Humphrey
Gouache and ink rough tonal painting of a spread from a work in progress children's picture book "Nico's Path" showing a sad boy in a gondola boat, sailing on the Grand Canal in Venice, Italy.
Brush and ink drawing of two children and a dog throwing Autumn leaves in the air. A recent commission.
An ink drawing made for a friend's blog header, a writer who works and travels in her horse box with her dogs.
Maine Coon Kitten ink and pencil drawing by Claire O’Brien, Artist
Maine Coon Kitten - Ink and Pencil Drawing by Claire O'Brien
Claire O’Brien makes art, illustrations and graphic novels working mainly with Gouache, Ink and Digital. She also teaches art at South Tyneside College. This is her art portfolio website. Check out her Instagram below for tri-weekly updates and gouache plein airs.