Born in China, Claire Qiu is a visual artist who obtained her art education in New York City and Florence, Italy. She currently lives and works in Sherman, CT. She specializes in realism oil paintings portraying people, places, and objects dear to her heart. In recent years, Claire has also ventured into the fascinating field of ceramics. She makes functional and decorative pieces exploring form, color, and texture. Utilizing both wheel-throwing and hand-building techniques, she lets her creative, free spirit take her further into the intoxicating alchemy of pottery.
