Raquel Clarke
Although currently being primarily an Abstract Impressionist, altogether Raquel has several additional collections of themes that she also occasionally contributes new pieces to: Wildflowers, Daisies, Poppies, Water Gardens, Ocean Lights and Rhododendrons. Commissions of her work are available through the gallery. Time to complete works must be recognised, as this talented emerging artist is now in great demand.
Raquel was born 1989 in Auckland, New Zealand and is currently based in Queenstown, New Zealand.
"I am very blessed to have been born into a family with a successful artistic heritage. Since I am a third generation artist, I have grown up being thoroughly immersed in the world of art since childhood. I have had the privilege of studying fine art and its creation from the atelier. Ivan Clarke is a renowned New Zealand artist, and being his apprentice has been an invaluable part of my artistic studies.
"I constantly find myself in awe of nature and the diverse colours that can be found therein. I feel that nothing can compare to the beauty of nature that is left completely undisturbed. Specializing in thick oils on large coarse canvases, I have a deep appreciation for rich colour palettes and a variation of textures."
Raquel won Best Landscape at the Aspiring Art Awards 2014. She also won the People's Choice Award, as well as the Emerging Artist Award at the Arrowtown Autumn Arts Festival Exhibition 2014.