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My South Downs Studio: I'm working on a new series inspired by the forest in Southern Spain
Clara Wilkinson's Painting studio in the South Downs When I'm in a particular landscape, I know instinctively if it will find its way into a series of paintings. This was the case with paintings such as 'I watched from the Riverbank' - about the River Exe in Somerset where my sons have played over the years. And more recently with these paintings 'La Brena y Marismas' a landscape series I'm currently working on in the studio. I'm interested in how a landscape stays with me
clarawilkinson
Jun 272 min read


My painting Flores de Casa Limones: off to a new home
Flores de Casa Limones, oil on canvas by Clara Wilkinson Photograph credit Camilla Wilkinson I'm delighted that Flores De Casa Limones - one of my oil paintings - sold at my Artists Open House this May. The collector travelled all the way from Bristol to my exhibition and selected this painting for her new home. Next week I'll be packaging it up and my courier will be delivering it. I love connecting with my collectors in such a personal way and can't wait to see this piec
clarawilkinson
May 261 min read


Delivering art to collectors after a successful Open House in Brighton
Clara Wilkinson Open House paintings, Brighton I'm delighted that a number of my paintings found new homes during my busy Brighton Open House this May. This week I'm delivering pieces to collectors in Brighton and organising couriers for collectors further afield. I'll be taking a well needed break in Spain for some rest and inspiration. Then it's back to the studio to work on an exciting new series of paintings inspired by nature.
clarawilkinson
May 201 min read


My Artist Open House in Brighton final weekend
Clara Wilkinson with Edge of the Sky, oil on canvas, 2026 I'm looking forward to welcoming visitors to the final weekend of my Artist Open House in Brighton at my seaside gallery Wilkinson Contemporary. I'll be showing my new painting series Edge of the Sky plus drawings, prints and silk scarves. I'm also showcasing for the first time the work of Jubal Prevatte. The gallery is open from 11 am - 5 pm. Saturday 16 May and Sunday 17 May. Also open by appointment mid week. Do
clarawilkinson
May 151 min read


My Summer 2026 Artist Open House
I'm really looking forward to welcoming visitors and collectors to my Summer Brighton Artist Open House at Wilkinson Contemporary beside the sea in Hove. Opening times are first three weekends in May Find the house at No.7 Hove Arts Trail 11 - 5pm May 2/3/4 May 9/10 May 16/17 I have a new series of work 'Edge of the Sky' inspired by my move into a stunning painting studio on the edge of the Downs. The work on display includes new oils on canvas, works on paper and some fre
clarawilkinson
Apr 301 min read


CCA Galleries Emerging Artist Award 3rd place for Spanish Garden
Clara Wilkinson at CCA Gallery Awards for her painting Spanish Garden
clarawilkinson
Apr 251 min read


My Summer 2026 Artist Open House opens 2 May
Clara Wilkinson Summer 2026 Brighton Open House
clarawilkinson
Apr 161 min read


Selected for the Jackson's Art Prize Extended Longlist - Behind the Painting
High Hill, oil on canvas, selected for the Jackson's Art Prize 2026 first round
clarawilkinson
Mar 21 min read


My new painting studio in the South Downs
Clara Wilkinson painting studio
clarawilkinson
Feb 151 min read


Visiting my painting 'Canopy' in it's new home
Art in homes. My oil painting 'Canopy' in its new Brighton home.
clarawilkinson
Feb 51 min read


Settling into my new studio on the South Downs: A new beginning immersed in nature
New oil paintings in progress in the studio of Clara Wilkinson on the South Downs, Sussex.
clarawilkinson
Jan 281 min read


Reflecting on my 2025 Winter Artists Open House
Clara Wilkinson oil paintings
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Dec 15, 20251 min read


Exploring boundaries: my new series 'No Horizon' for the upcoming Artist Open House
Clara Wilkinson abstract landscape paintings
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Nov 17, 20251 min read
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