Claudia Owens is the artist behind Paper Tiger Art. She is an artist and art educator based in Groton, Massachusetts, where she finds inspiration both in the vibrant creativity of her elementary art students and in the fantastical beauty of the natural world. By day, she guides young minds in discovering the joy of artistic expression, fueled by their boundless enthusiasm for new techniques and ideas.

 

Claudia works primarily with watercolor and gouache, Claudia merges reality with imagination, crafting scenes that blur the lines between the tangible and the extraordinary. Her fascination with the intricate lives on animals and the allure of mythical creatures infuses her work with a sense of wonder and magic, echoing the enchanting illustrations found in children's picture books.

 

Rooted in her lifelong desire to embrace artistry, Claudia's journey has led her to explore various mediums, but it is in watercolor where she feels most at home. She reveals its capacity to weave textures and layers, embracing the unpredictable yet delightful outcomes that each brushstroke brings. Under the moniker Paper Tiger Art, Claudia shares her artistic creations with the world, offering glimpses into her whimsical universe, where art is not just about creation - it's about storytelling, inviting viewers to embark on their own imaginative journeys with each painting.


Claudia has had her work shown at Lesley University in Cambridge, MA, The Umbrella Arts Center in Concord, MA,  The Parish Center for the Arts in Westford, MA, and The Townsend Meeting Hall in Townsend, MA  and is a member of The Artist Circle, a Groton-based artist collective.