Clare Dales
Paint Print
Illustration

Clare Dales

Hello!  I am a  painter printmaker, I write and illustrate my own books too. 
I have degrees in Archaeology and Architecture, and live on the South Coast of England.   I draw inspiration form the built and natural environments, and can be found in my studio creating prints and paintings of the everyday.  Objects we use and give us satisfaction - a tin, a cup a vase. Food is another theme you'll see. I'm currently working on a food and cookery book. 
You can find my work in private collections, exhibitions, galleries across the UK and abroad.
Clare Dales Artist Sussex

Paintings

I began painting in acrylics 2024. Really, I've been painting and drawing all my life, so this is an exciting new departure.  I'm drawn to the Quotidien - the beauty in everyday objects, and the things that give us pleasure. A tiny jar, a runner bean, a sign, or a tin. I exhibited in the Royal Academy of Arts 2025 Summer Exhibition, and my work is now in private collections.

It's ever growing, so sign up to my Newsletter for the latest projects and pieces to own.

Sellotape Acrylic Painting Vintage Tin
Prawn Cocktail Shrimp Cocktail painting print Clare Dales
Shipphams paste painting Clare Dales Vintage food packaging
Cherry painting Clare Dales
Wadhurst Pippin Royal Academy Arts Summer Exhibition 2025 Clare Dales
Clare Dales painting acrylic Best In Show Runner Beans Village Fete Organic veg allotment

Bookbinding

For me, printing and bookbinding are interlinked.

I love the process of creating a miniature world within a book, and they are often inspired by a journey or something I've seen.  The books are printed or drawn, often with hand stitched covers.  They are small treasures and made in very small quanities.  You can see these at Book Fairs.  Stay in touch via the Newsletter for more!

Print Making

I've been printmaking for over 25 years begining at home on my dining table. Now I teach classes,  and am a member of Lewes Printmakers. The Group was started by one of my printmaker idols Peggy Angus. I love experimenting and mixing techniques to form an image, using lino cut, TetraPack, monoprint and using it in my bookmaking. Its really fun and expressive.

Here's just a small selection.

Press & Exhibitions

Press

Articles and Illustrated works in Sussex Life, Sussex Living, Pressing Matters Magzine, Viva Lewes, C20th Magazine, Country Living Magazine and press.

Exhibitions

Exhibiting with Lewes Printmakers since 2016 and including Kevis House, Petworth, Royal Academy of Arts Summer Exhibition 2025, Sussex Open 2024, Oxmarket, Chichester

Also curated art fairs including, Towner, Eastbourne, The Hepworth Wakefield, Compton Verney, Warwickshire, The Garden Museum, Lambeth.


Let's Create Together !

Lino, pen & ink and pencil illustrations for magazines and graphics. Let me create your magazine illustration or something for your home.

 Lino Print

I can provide Lino print workshops from beginners to advanced. Ask and let's discuss creating a bespoke event or party for you. I have given workshops at Towner Gallery, Eastbourne, Ditchling Museum Art + Craft, private parties, corporate events and even a wake. 

Bookbinding

Create a simple book in a morning or a day. Stitching, folding and making are the three most restful and rewarding processes.  Create something beautiful and useful to treasure.