Starting her teaching career in London before moving to Basel, Switzerland  to teach Physical Education,  Drama and English (1979 - 1994.).  Whilst based in Basel, she travelled extensively in Europe, Asia and America, extending her passion for working  with colours in different art forms, and evolved her own particular style of creating exciting and dynamic expressions  of  her infectious energy on large canvases.

In 1994 she moved to Italy, where she now has her home and studio in the coastal Mediterranean village  of San Felice Circeo (near Rome).  Clare’s artwork was first exhibited in 1997 , in Dordrecht, Holland.

Her consequent success prompting the opening of her first Gallery in Circeo 1998, the second Gallery in Porto Rotondo, Sardegna 2006. Clare’s unique art form represents the sparkling and effervescent view of  her approach to life.  Each piece of work is a canvas of joy and energy, which communicates her vibrant character and natural vitality.   She paints with the confidence of a 'free spirit', her still life and flowers are anything but still,  and are  full of optimism and colour.