About Claudia
When asked what I do...
WELL, I paint animals, photograph humans and wild horses, create digital art, and design campaigns for conservationists.
I tend to think that I create images that inspire and maybe make people pause for a moment—to take that closer look at the world of animals.
While my beginnings in photography came with the Wild Horses of the Sierra Nevada, my passion for painting animals has been a lifelong thing and has grown into a full time profession.
Born and raised in Germany, I worked as a model at an early age and performed as a choreographer and actress. I studied in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and lived in Tel Aviv, Israel. I ventured eventually to NYC and found my home there for 7 years as an actress, photographer, painter, film maker and digital artist. Recently I founded Cecil's Army, a web-series about game-changing wildlife conservationists. I can look back on National Geographic Publications (I blame my beautiful dog ELSIE) and I have been named one of the most popular photographers in 2015 and ahhh 2016 by Viewbug, a photography online magazine. At the moment I divide my time between Philadelphia and Europe—amongst other travels for the Series. Seeing Africa was breathtaking and confirmed my decision to be an advocate for all animals.
I believe that we all must leave the world always for the better, that we must speak for those who don't have a voice—in any way we can. I hope I can accomplish this through my art.