ABOUT ME

Hi, I am Claire Victoria Watson! Being raised on the coast of Vancouver Island, I spent most of my time outdoors whether it be on the ocean or in the forests. I have had many opportunities to travel and explore by sea much of the coastline of North America mostly by sail in which I developed a deep connection and admiration for the diversity of this coast. The rugged shores, ocean swells, hardy forest fringes, mountain vistas, starry nights, dynamic daily changes in light and weather, secluded beaches… a rugged, yet fragile landscape makes up the environment I call home.

My mediums of choice are pen & ink, watercolour, acrylic and digital. I am known for my stylized fine line work, organic colour palette, and capturing the unique personality of the west coast in the wildlife, ocean and landscapes. Whether it be on paper, canvas, apparel, surfboards or walls, I aspire to bring the outdoors home as I believe time in nature soothes the soul and what better way to help connect people with their environment than through art.

I work as an independent artist, illustrator & graphic designer on Vancouver Island, British Columbia. After having raised my girls primarily in Tofino and on Gabriola Island, I have finally settled myself back in Victoria. My folks moved a ton growing up and I seemed to have that bug so I have always appreciated a relatively minimalist, nomadic and creative lifestyle. When I am not in the studio, I am on my road or gravel bike or in my hiking boots breathing fresh air and filling my creative well so to speak. I love good coffee, good food, adventure travel, and spending lots of time outdoors with friends and family.

If you feel my vibe resonates with you then please contact me and let’s see what we can create together.

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My client and collaboration list includes but is not limited to:

Royal Canadian Mint • Patagonia • Buff • HSBC • BC Ferries • Nature’s Path Organic Foods • Surf Canada • Relais & Chateaux’s The Wickaninnish Inn • Tofitian • Surfrider Foundation • Pacific Wild • Tourism Vancouver Island • Destination Campbell River • District of Tofino • Tourism Ucluelet