CLAUDIA CHAPMAN

Claudia Chapman has drawn and painted all her life. Her education included two years of fine arts at UCLA before settling on English literature as her major, but she never stopped painting. She has taken many workshops from internationally renowned wildlife artists such as John Banovich, Terry Isaacs and Guy Combes.

The natural world and wildlife have been subjects of study and painting since Claudia was 12. Her goal as an artist is to portray the complex beauty of nature, capture the essence of wildlife, and inspire the viewer. She strives to portray a wide range of natural relationships and portraits, interweaving light and atmosphere into habitat. Her continuing extensive travels afford opportunities to observe and gather fresh resource materials. Passionate about the conservation of wildlife and habitat, she always strives to better portray the wonders of nature. Her style is realistic and detailed. Her paintings are in private collections nationally and internationally.

Shows/Exhibits:
Society of Washington Artists Fall Show, November 2-5, 2022 (Second Place Award)
Gallery Los Olivos, CA:
“Feathers and Fur” Featured Show, September 1-30, 2019.
“Silver” Juried Anniversary Group Show October 1-31, 2017.
“Forever Wild,” 2-person Featured Show June 1-30 2016.
“New Perspectives” Featured Group Show, Gallery Los Olivos, February 1-28, 2013.
All Member Shows Decembers 2011 to present.
Museum of Natural History “Art Walk” 2018, 2016, 2014, 2013, 2012 (Third Place Award), 2011, Juried Shows.
Wildling Museum, Solvang, Featured Artist, April 26-May 29, 2017.
Cattlemen’s Western Art Show and Sale, Paso Robles, March 24-26, 2017 by invitation.
SBAA, Semana Nautica, Juried Show, August 8-29, 2016 Juror’s Prize for “Almost Hidden.”
Corridan Gallery, Santa Barbara, CA: “Fur, Feathers, and Fins,” October/November, 2013, Featured Artist.
Cabrillo Arts Center, Santa Barbara, CA, “Semana Nautica,” July, 2013, Juror’s Choice Award.
Faulkner Gallery, Santa Barbara, “Art in All Dimensions,” September, 2012.
Santa Barbara Frame Shop and Gallery: “Bones and Other Things,” June 7-30 2012.
University of California, Santa Barbara Faculty Club, “On the Wild Side,” March & April, 2011, Solo Show.
2010 Women’s Festival, Earl Warren Showgrounds, Santa Barbara, March 5-6, 2010 Exhibitor by Invitation.
The Arts Fund Gallery, Santa Barbara “Flora & Fauna,” Group show, May 2003.