Claire Milligan is a professional wildlife artist, and a single glance at her Instagram page will tell you which animals hold a special place in her heart. Her colored pencil drawings perfectly encapsulate the vibrant nature of birds, capturing every tiny detail that makes them unique.
Milligan harbored a desire to pursue an artistic career since her childhood and she now has her own small studio near Yorkshire, UK. Her creative process significantly changed since the 90s, when she started working on animal-themed art by drawing commissioned pet portraits in graphite.
The major shift happened when she decided to start working with colored pencils, and they helped her make her animal portraits more detailed and realistic.
“Incorporating acrylic painting into her repertoire marked a significant shift and turning point for Claire, introducing a whole new dimension to her creative process. This transformative shift not only enriched her work but also instilled a profound sense of fulfillment and inner peace,” she writes on her official website.
Milligan captured many different animals through her drawings over the years, but birds are definitely her favorite subject. Their incredible diversity and vibrant nature opened a whole new world of possibilities for Milligan and inspired her to flex her artistic skills by capturing different species in perfect detail.
