Claire has a background as a graphic designer and illustrator, and her commissions in this capacity include portraits of former Prime Minister Gordon Brown and former Chancellor Nigel Lawson as well as many other politicians and company CEOs. She subsequently researched portraiture in ancient mosaics which has evolved into her current specialisation featuring crystal mosaics made with SWAROVSKI ® ELEMENTS. She has developed her skill using crystals in a contemporary way to create stunning portraits that have universal appeal and have featured in Swarovski Elements Magazine.