AUSTRALIAN WILDLIFE ARTIST

Artist & Author

Marie-Claire Colyer


Marie-Claire Colyer is an Australian self-taught artist and writer, creating photorealistic wildlife and nature inspired paintings and drawings, plus poetry and novels.
With a passion for birds and endangered animals in particular, her art illustrates the intricate detail of the natural world.

Her artwork and writing have been published in numerous magazines, journals and newspapers in Australia and abroad. With several art awards to her name, Maire-Claire has been exhibited in many shows in Australia and overseas.
Her artwork has also been featured in a series of calendars for an international company and licensed for reproduction on a home décor line in New Zealand. Her original paintings and prints are sold internationally. 

Explore, Discover and Connect with images and words to touch the heart.

“Connecting with beautiful imagery”
  • Tranquil Glow - House Sparrows drawing by wildlife artist Marie-Claire Colyer. Filled with warmth this is a quiet scene in nature, perfect for anyone who loves the gentle beauty of autumn.
  • Tranquil Glow - Eastern Yellow Robin drawing by wildlife artist Marie-Claire Colyer. This artwork radiates warmth. Perfect for anyone who loves nature and a touch of sunshine.
  • Wings on Wood - Flame Robin drawing by wildlife artist Marie-Claire Colyer. The warm glow of afternoon winks in spangles of orange light. It’s a peaceful moment in nature combining colour and tranquillity.
  • Acrylic painting by Marie-Claire Colyer, titled Reflections - juvenile black swan
  • Framed print of a painting by Marie-Claire Colyer titled Intimate - Piwakawaka (NZ Fantail / Grey Fantail)
  • Gnarled Wood - Peregrine Falcon drawing by Marie-Claire Colyer
  • Acrylic painting by Marie-Claire Colyer, titled Mornign Light - Fantail
  • Painting by Marie-Claire Colyer titled Washing Day – Variable Oystercatcher

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What people are saying

“The detail in Marie-Claire's art work is magical. Such a talented artist. I have a nice collection of her paintings & will add to it in the future :-). My purchases have always arrived promptly & safely packaged as well.”

- Angela Ryan, Vale View, Queensland

“The processing and mounting of these beautiful images is immaculate! Well recommended!”

- Glenda Rees, Southland, New Zealand

Marie-Claire draws so exceptionally well! It’s amazing!

- Petra Kloosterboer, Whangarei, New Zealand (private collection - 'Gypsy Rose', one of several commissioned paintings)

“I did not realise Rembrandt had visited New Zealand to sketch the Brown Kiwi! Enchanting, exquisite, very spiritual, gentle, what can be said of these soul searching kiwis?”

- Rosaleen McCarthy, Helensville, New Zealand (private collection - ‘North Island Brown Kiwi studies’ for a commissioned series of paintings)