I'm Claire — a Cape Town mother of three with a lifelong love of drawing. From sketching animals as a child to studying art and textile design, creating has always been part of who I am. Now, with my boys in school, I'm fully dedicated to my passion: original oil paintings and charcoal portraits that capture the essence of their subjects. Every piece is made with care, intention, and a deep love for the craft.
My coffee mug was beautiful, and so great to have a little mug to remind me of home!
Claire captured something rare — not just the sheer presence of this magnificent animal, but the quiet wisdom and gentle elegance that make elephants so extraordinary.
In my office, on the busiest, most overwhelming days it pulls me back to what matters — the raw beauty of nature and the awe of Something far greater than ourselves.
Claire's work has soul and captures what others miss.
Just got a phone cover from Claire Sadie with starry night/Table mountain on the back. What a beautiful piece! It looks solid, too, so will hopefully last for many adventures on the mountain.
I am so thrilled with my pieces from Claire! She has done two animals for me and somehow she manages to capture their absolute essence on a page. Both are very special to me and the polar bear is commented on by everyone who sees it.
Claire has also done a large scale seascape - I can’t wait for it to arrive! From her pictorial updates, I’ve felt a part of the process all the way through. I’m so impressed by her colour detail in the sea and in the dark clouds above. It will have pride of place in my home! Thank you, Claire!
Absolutely in love with this baby hippo art piece! The realism and incredible attention to detail make it feel almost alive. Every little feature has been captured so beautifully, bringing so much warmth and personality into the space. It instantly cheers up the room every time I see it. Such a special piece.
I'm beyond thrilled with my gorgeous print of my favourite image ever. The quality is outstanding - looks like an original. I chose to have it framed in pale wood, and the result is perfect. Could not be more delighted. Thanks for the amazing service. What a seamless process.
