Eyes bright

AS WE NAVIGATE AN EVER-ACCELERATING WORLD, we’re swept up in the rush of modern life, distracted and rarely stopping to see the beauty around us. With her paintings, Claire Castle encourages us to pau

I just adore street scenes, I am fascinated with the colours the shapes and the atmosphere. Streets are different all over the world. I love the interaction with people and the energy. This project wi

SOFT AND ATMOSPHERIC, I love incorporating the medium of spray paint into my acrylic paintings. When used lightly, it can create beautiful layers that, for me, have a satisfying contrast to the sharpe

Your upcoming show Empowering Her highlights women’s stories and visibility. What was the moment or experience that sparked the idea for this exhibition? The project grew slowly rather than from one s

To me, the most important thing about a painting is why. Why do I want to paint this subject? Is it because the lighting on the subject is wonderful? Is it because I just love the subject? Is it becau

Years ago, my eyes were opened to the economy and power of watercolour when I saw ‘View from Monte Mario of the River Tiber’ by Claude Lorrain in the British Museum. You can still relive the energy an