Claire Lucas Art

19/06/2026

I love the Cornish coast soooo much!

Where's your favourite place down here? Do let me know....I'm planning to spend time this Summer finding lots more gems to draw and paint.

These are my latest 3 oil pastel drawings, created whilst invigilating my exhibition Coast Colour Canvas Gallery. Last couple of hours to go then home to West Penwith & a renewed enthusiasm to set up my studio as more of a gallery space over the coming year.

Do follow me for news of regular open studio days over the summer 🥰

17/06/2026

16/06/2026

Ooh...that's me! Thanks Fiona...and yes, folks, do come talk to me 🥰

Claire Lucas Art is a woman of many talents, not only is she a talented artist but she also runs women’s groups & retreats. If the sound of a retreat intrigues you, pop in for a chat with Claire in the gallery every day this week between 11am - 4pm

Find us in the courtyard Roskilly's Official , see pinned posts for directions

15/06/2026

13/06/2026

Hello from

I'm here for the next 7 days. Open 11 til 4pm every day, plus 5pm-7pm today & Thursday to tie in with the 7pm live music.

Do come and see me if you're in the area 🥰

20/05/2026

Studio update here 😄. I was determined to post weekly this year, but time is whizzing by at a ridiculous rate!
I'm preparing for an exhibition at which begins on June 13th; finishing off paintings so they are dry in time (even when it's warm, oil paint can take aweek or two to dry).
I'll send full details about the exhibition in the next few days. 🥰

09/05/2026

What do you think of my latest painting of Sennen beach?

I''ve been working on this painting over the last few weeks - I work on about 4 at a time & this is the one that's closest to being finished/may be finished...just need to sit with it a while longer to be sure.

When I talk to my art class students about inspiration & subject matter it helps me to get clearer about my own. I have come to realise that colour, light and the beautiful 'jigsaw'-like slotting together of rocks and water hold the top 3 spots in my list.....have done so for quite a few years now....and this ticks all the boxes!!

My last few paintings are a little softer in colour than usual as I get to grips with doing all but the final day or so on a painting with chalk paint instead of oil paint. I'm trying to reduce the amount of white spirit fumes in my studio...but am finding that althoigh I love the chalk paints, the colour palette is very different from the one I'm used to & I still need the oil paints for the final pops of colour & finer details.

And by the way, if you fancy having a go at painting, or want to re-invigorate an already existing painting practice, do get in touch. I still have a few spaces available on my studio classes, & love doing 1-to-1 and holiday group painting days too.

04/05/2026

Hello from my studio! Looking forward to welcoming students back for the new 'summer' term this week. Would you like to join us? 3 spaces available on my Wednesday lunchtime class...12.30 -2.30, BYO picnic/packed lunch if you want to!! Also hoping to start an evening class soon if daytime doesn't work for you 😍

02/05/2026

An art holiday in Cornwall….does that sound like the tonic you need?

NEW THIS YEAR! We've set aside our Barn holiday cottage as a base for creative retreats!

If you’ve been dreaming of time to draw, paint, and reconnect with your creativity, this could be just what you’re looking for.

Stay in our cosy one-bedroom cottage in far west Cornwall – with stunning coast, coves, and moorland all within an easy walk, there is beauty and inspiration aplenty.
You can:
Rent the cottage and explore independently
OR
Book the cottage as part of a bespoke art holiday with me, Claire – co-host & onsite art tutor & practicing artist
Art holidays can include:
– Gentle, personalised tuition
– Sketching trips to beautiful locations – lots of inside knowledge
– Gallery visits
– Use of Claire’s on-site studio
The cottage itself is full of colour and character, with artwork throughout and a sheltered, private patio garden overlooking fields towards the sea.
Perfect for singles or couples looking for a creative escape.
7 or 14 night summer stays now available....from mid May to end of September.
Feel free to message us for a chat about what you’d like from your stay 🌿