about the artist

Claire Reynes is an artist, papermaker, and educator currently based in Portland, Maine.  Her artmaking practice involves handmade paper and papermaking components including pulp painting and image transfers, as a base upon which she builds, layering medium and texture.  She enjoys exploring different fibers used for making paper and tries to incorporate natural elements and plant material when she can.  She often draws with pen and ink on the paper and completes the piece with embroidery.  The focus in most of her work is the human body and spirit, the relationship between the two, and the effect of emotion visible in the physique.  

Claire owns and operates a small batch, hand marbling label called Tempered Label. You can view more of that work at www.temperedlabel.com.