Claire Conley is a painter and educator currently based in Philadelphia, PA and has a wide range of subject interests and formats, including portraiture, landscapes, and murals. She uses oils, acrylics and watercolors, along with dry mediums. She draws inspiration from her friends, family and greater community, creating both intimate portraits of loved ones and important people and moments in history. Claire layers meaning into her work through capturing moments and objects that call to cultural and personal significance to her subjects, portraying people in environments that have meaning to them. 

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She was born and raised in New Hampshire and spent a lot of time growing up outside, exploring the surrounding forests and mountains. She began learning how to draw and paint her environment from a young age, and earned her BFA with a concentration in painting from Alfred University in 2016. After spending some time away from art, she is now painting out of her home studio in Philly. 

 

Beyond traditional oil paintings, Claire is also interested in expanding her work within the world of murals, from pieces for businesses and individual commissions. If you are interested in commissioning or collaborating on a mural for you or your business/ community, she would love to connect!