Claire Henley - Light On Studland Bay Richard Hooke Although her original art school

Although her original art school training was in illustration she began making my wooden figures

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Should you venture on shore you will find a sheltered beach - ideal for skimming pebbles - excellent visitor centres and gift shops

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Claire Henley - Light On Studland Bay Richard Hooke Although her original art schoolClaire Henley Light On Studland Bay Claire's work is playful and bright, conveying a lifelong love of the sea "I still get ridiculously excited when I get that first glimpse!" she says. Her parents retired to Dorset, so the county is well known and special to her. " My work isn't intended to have any deep meaning, in fact people tell me it just makes them feel happy and that's good! If I'm painting a real location I want to capture the atmosphere