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Posted on January 28, 2025November 6, 2025 by Clairepettinati

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🎨 Coastal creative. Blending art, drawing, story, and soul into spaces that speak. ✨
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February…. Wet feet. Salt air. Long sunsets. Back

February….
Wet feet.
Salt air.
Long sunsets.
Back in the studio, I let myself experiment.
Looser.
Less horizon.
More feeling.
Not everything worked.
Good. 😁
This is how the work shifts.
Quietly. ✨

#ArtistLife
#StudioDiaries
#ContemporaryArt
#CaribbeanCreative
#ProcessOverPerfection

Another step into the unknown…. This piece was bor

Another step into the unknown….
This piece was born from sunrise walks.
Wet feet.
Salt in the air.
Light that catches every ripple and returns it brighter.

There’s just something about early mornings… ✨

In this series I am still releasing the horizon,
The sea doesn’t recognise lines.
It moves, shifts and reflects.
And so do I.

“First Light II”
36” x 36”
Acrylic on canvas with Caribbean sea water

#abstractart
#artasprocess
#contemporaryartist
#creativeevolution
#claireatthebeach

And that’s a wrap! 💥 The Biennial at the National

And that’s a wrap! 💥

The Biennial at the National Gallery of the Cayman Islands has officially closed.

Grateful to have been part of this chapter, sharing work - alongside some of my favorite Cayman artists - that speaks to our land, our sea, and the questions we are brave enough to ask.

Conversations sparked. Perspectives shifted. Community showed up. Did the politicians listen, I wonder?

Art does not end when the doors close. It lingers. It echoes. It continues in all of us. Cayman’s landfill problem lives on too. Thank you to everyone who came, reflected, and shared the experience with the Cayman art community.

#CaymanArt
#caymanartist
#CaribbeanContemporary
#ArtistLife
#ClaireAtTheBeach

A new print, fresh off the press in Miami. Now car

A new print, fresh off the press in Miami.
Now carefully wrapped and on its way to the United Kingdom.

There is something alchemical about this stage of the journey where craftsmanship meets technology:
canvas, and ink, and precision converge to create art. ✨

The colours are so deep and luminous. The detail is so refined it feels almost tactile. The print is so close to the original, you have to lean in twice just to be sure.

This is what happens when quality is non negotiable.
If you have been waiting for the right piece, this is your sign. Order yours today.
DM me.

#ClaireAtTheBeach #FineArtPrints #CollectArt #SeascapeArt #ArtCollectors

Last Sunday at the George Town art market: Vibes h

Last Sunday at the George Town art market:
Vibes high. Coffee good.
Community buzzing with collective effervescence.
Art doing what it does best: bringing us together
Thanks @whale_rider_records !.

#GeorgeTownArtMarket #CaymanCreatives #ArtAndCommunity #StudioToStreet #claireatthebeach

I’m trying something new.. Letting go. Releasin

I’m trying something new..

Letting go.

Releasing the horizon
and the need to be accurate.
Or representational.

Instead, feeling it.
Wet feet, salt water, light in motion.
The energy I feel from my morning beach walks,
captured into a tangible art form .

I don’t know if this is the right move.
Shedding old skins means choosing discomfort.
And confusion.
Trusting the unknown.
Beginning again.

Somewhere deep down, though, this new direction feels like I am staring on the right path.

#lettinggo #abstractpainting #artasprocess #contemporaryart #claireatthebeach

January in the studio. Close up moments. Paint st

January in the studio.

Close up moments. Paint still wet. Learning something new. Later after Layer after layer. Embracing the journey.

Experimentation.
Loosening.
Letting go.
Getting over myself.
Trusting the process.
Finding flow.
Feeling grounded.
Quietly confident about what’s coming next.

Work in progress, and so am I. ✨

#ArtistProcess
#WorkInProgress
#StudioPractice
#AbstractArtist
#creativeflow

How Cayman does a long weekend 🌴 Slow beach walks

How Cayman does a long weekend 🌴

Slow beach walks, starfish spotting, sunsets that pause the world.

Monday was Heroes Day in the Cayman Islands, and the real hero is Mother Nature, showing up in full splendour, every single time.✨✨✨

#CaymanIslands #IslandRhythms #LongWeekendLiving #BeachWalks #starfish

Art, architecture, and water in perfect alignment.

Art, architecture, and water in perfect alignment.

Honoured to place my work within The Orchard at Salt Creek, one of Cayman’s most exceptional new waterfront residences.

Quiet luxury, thoughtfully composed.

MLS 419958
Malin Ratcliffe
West Indies Brokers

#ClaireAtTheBeach
#ArtInResidence
#CollectedSpaces
#LuxuryInteriors
#ArtAndArchitecture

So happy to share a Christmas collaboration with K

So happy to share a Christmas collaboration with Kaibo Espresso 🤍🎄

Art and coffee coming together by the sea.
A place for slow mornings, warm lattes, and thoughtful pieces.

Pop in for your favourite espresso, take a moment with the art, and find a gift that feels personal, made right here in Cayman.

Simple pleasures, shared by the water.
A little art, a warm coffee, Christmas sorted. 😁

#ClaireAtTheBeach #KaiboEspresso #ArtAndCoffee #CaymanCreatives #shoplocalcayman

There’s something special about Christmas markets

There’s something special about Christmas markets 🎄

They invite us to slow down, meet face to face, and remember that the season is really about people. Art, handmade gifts, shared conversations, familiar faces, and new ones too. Supporting local at this time of year feels like an act of care, for artists, for community, and for the spirit of Christmas itself.

Last Sunday in George Town was full of warmth, creativity, and connection. Grateful for moments like these. ✨

#ChristmasMarket #ArtAndCommunity #SupportLocalArtists #HandmadeWithHeart #CreativeCommunity #ShopLocalCayman #CaymanArtists #ChristmasInCayman #MeetTheMaker #ArtInRealLife #CommunityConnection #IslandCreatives #FestiveMarkets #claireatthebeach

Miami turns into an open-air museum during Art Bas

Miami turns into an open-air museum during Art Basel Week, and these ten spots are the pulse of it all! 💃

From Es Devlin’s immersive world at Faena to Wynwood’s live mural festivals and the sun-drenched fairs on South Beach, the city is overflowing with creativity.

If you’re exploring the scene this week, come find me at Spectrum + Red Dot, Booth 208, just on the right when you walk in. ✨

See you in the colour, the crowds, the magic. 🎉

#MiamiArtWeek #ArtBasel #ArtBasel2025 #FaenaArt #EsDevlin #WynwoodArt #MuralFest #SpectrumMiami #RedDotMiami #Booth208 #MiamiDesignDistrict #KatieStout #CartierIntoTheWild #UntitledArtFair #ScopeArtShow #InkMiami #AquaArtMiami #miamibeachart #caymanartist

Miami Art Week is in full flow and I’m feeling end

Miami Art Week is in full flow and I’m feeling endlessly inspired. New friends, incredible conversations, and art that just stops you in your tracks.
It’s amazing to see so many people showing up for creativity, connection, and colour.

If you’re out exploring the fairs, come say hi.
You can find me at Booth 208, right near the entrance of Spectrum + Red Dot.
Would love to meet you and share the work in person.

#MiamiArtWeek #ArtBaselMiami #SpectrumMiami #RedDotMiami #ContemporaryArt #ArtistsOfInstagram #ArtInMiami #ArtCollector #MeetTheArtist #ClaireAtTheBeach #caymanartist

Art Basel Miami is officially ON. Here’s your quic

Art Basel Miami is officially ON.
Here’s your quick guide to the week’s biggest fairs. If you hit Wynwood, come find me at Booth 208 at Red Dot and Spectrum.
And trust me on this one, take the free water taxi between South Beach and Downtown, the sunset skyline from the water is unreal.
See you in the magic of Miami Art Week.

#ArtBasel #ArtBaselMiami #MiamiArtWeek #MiamiBeachArt #WynwoodArts #ContemporaryArt #ArtFairs #ArtistsOnInstagram #ClaireAtTheBeach #MiamiEvents #ArtReels
#contextartmiami #scopeartshow #untitledartfair #reddotmiami #spectrummiami

First time I’ll be an exhibitor rather than a visi

First time I’ll be an exhibitor rather than a visitor.
#artbasel #miamiartweek

Art markets remind us what it means to be human, t

Art markets remind us what it means to be human, to gather, to connect, and to share the stories that shape us.
There is something special about meeting artists in person, seeing the work up close, and feeling the energy of a community creating together. Today’s Sunday Craft Market held all of that: colour, craft, conversation, and the simple joy of showing up for one another.

This is why art matters. This is why connection matters.

#ArtAndCommunity #HumanConnection #SupportLocalArtists #CaymanArtScene #CraftMarketVibes #MeetTheMaker #ArtInCayman #CreativeCommunity #CaymanLife #ShopLocalCayman #GeorgeTownMarket #ArtInAction #CaribbeanCreatives #IslandArtists #ClaireAtTheBeach #caymanartists #caymanislands

Last night was one for the books. Brushstrokes & B

Last night was one for the books. Brushstrokes & Beats lit up the @whale_rider_records bar and rooftop with art, music, and the best island vibes. Local artists, @macraeart @henryxhoy and @carlosvgarciart, DJs, and saxophonist musician @denyscarbo came together under the George Town skyline, turning the evening into a celebration of creativity and good times.

Thank you to everyone who came out and supported Cayman’s creative community. More nights like this, please. ✨✨✨

#BrushstrokesAndBeats #WhaleRiderRecords #CaymanCreatives #caymanartists #IslandArtScene #LocalArtists #CaymanIslands #ArtistsOfInstagram #ArtEvent #CaymanLife #GeorgeTownVibes #CaymanMusic #SupportLocalArt #CaribbeanCreatives #ArtAndMusic #RooftopVibes #goodvibesonly

Black Friday has officially begun. From today unti

Black Friday has officially begun.
From today until Sunday 30 November, enjoy 20% off all originals and prints.

Plus, a little extra magic for collectors: buy 3 prints and get the 4th at half price.

Come by @whale_rider_records this weekend to browse my work, discover brilliant local artists, @macraeart and @carlosvgarciart and soak up a vibrant mix of creativity, connection, and music in every genre.

Friday: 5pm until late
Sunday: 9am until 12pm

Can’t wait to see you there.

#BlackFridayArt #CaymanArtists #ClaireAtTheBeach #LocalArtLove #ShopLocalCayman #ArtCollectors #CaribbeanArt #CreativeCommunity #WhaleRiderRecords #SupportLocalArtists #IslandArt #ArtSale #PrintSale #ContemporaryCaribbeanArt #CaymanIslands 🎨

A huge thank you from the bottom of my heart to ev

A huge thank you from the bottom of my heart to everyone who came out and supported the First Best of The Year Show at The Color House Miami to kick off Miami Art Week.

What an electric start to the week! 💥

It was an honour to be an exhibitor among so much talent, and of course a joy to reunite with @dreadyworld in a completely new setting.

Miami, you never disappoint. ✨

#MiamiArtWeek #TheColorHouseMiami #ArtBaselMiami #WynwoodArtsDistrict #MiamiArtists #CaribbeanArt #ContemporaryArt #ArtistLife #ArtCollectors #GalleryShow #BestOfTheYearShow #DreadyArt #ClaireAtTheBeach #ArtExhibition #MiamiEvents #ArtCommunity #SupportLocalArt #FemaleArtists #IslandArtist #CaribbeanCreatives #artinmiami

Join us for a vibrant night of house music, art, f

Join us for a vibrant night of house music, art, food and cocktails across our rooftop and indoor bar.

Claire at the Beach will be collaborating with some of the islands’ favourite creatives @macraeart and @carlosv.garcia_fineartgallery We will collectively be showcasing our art and you’ll be able to purchase some fine art Holiday gifts too.

Immerse yourself in creative visuals, curated beats, and chef-inspired bites while you sip cocktails (complementary cocktail included with ticket).

A high-energy experience | Friday Nov 28 | Sunset til late.

Tickets from Eventpro.ky

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