Claire Howard’s studio and home is located on her farm, Lindenwood, in the beautiful agricultural reserve of rural Maryland. Her children describe the farm as one big painting, and it is indeed a heartfelt rendering of historic barns, flowers and pastures blended with the loving spirit of family, friends, and animals. The farm is a love story, a story she shares with her college sweetheart husband.

Her studio is situated behind the old farm house, once an old chicken coup, surrounded by roses, herbs, and growing vegetables. From her western window where she paints, she can watch the ever changing luminous sky rearranging itself throughout the day. This glorious sky is a frequent subject in her work. At twilight, her favorite time, the sunset melts its spectacular colors and clouds like memories into the faraway mountains. Lindenwood Farm is also home to her sheep, cows, and Labradors, all of whom are frequent inspiration and subjects for her paintings.

“It is all this beauty and love that I try to bring together in my painting and hold in my heart.” The magic of painting enables her to share this joy with you.