Hi, I'm Caroline. I'm an illustrator, artist, and graphic designer living in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador. I love telling stories through illustration, printmaking, and sketchbooks, and I'm happiest with a pencil in hand—whether I'm in the studio or sketching on location with Urban Sketchers St. John's. Have a look around, and thanks for visiting!
My love of illustration really began with children's books. As a child, I would learn to draw from my books. Now, I have the joy of creating illustrations for young readers and I hope to inspire them as I once was myself.
In 2025, I organized a group of 27 sketchers to draw the Canada Summer Games events that was taking place in St. John’s. Through the Games, I fell in love with live drawing and drawing with others. A few months later I founded Urban Sketchers St. John’s which now has a regular following. You can follow Urban Sketchers St. John’s on Facebook and Instagram as well as my events page for our schedule.
Kind Words
“It’s a delight to work with Caroline—from the first glimmers of a project to its final moments. She’s dedicated, thoughtful, committed, and caring. She always brings her best to any project and works hard to get things right. Her playful and whimsical vision enlivens her artwork, and her kind and engaging manner makes interactions a pleasure. I’ve been thrilled with our collaborations, and look forward to working with her again.”
— Marnie Parsons, publisher at Running the Goat, Books & Broadsides, Tors Cove, NL“We commissioned Caroline to illustrate Evelyn Jess’s “Bare Bones Live” album, and couldn’t be more pleased with the inspiring, joyful artwork she created. Great communicator, dream to work with. Hire her!”
— Jordan Young & Evelyn Jess“Caroline Clarke has an exceptional sense of design, a wonderful spirit of fun, and an uncanny ability to concoct artwork that truly reflects the community and event it represents. Over the years, she created a number of the images gracing the T-shirts and promotional posters of the Newfoundland and Labrador Folk Festival, and each one has become a cherished part of the festival's history.
— Jean Hewson
President, Newfoundland and Labrador Folk arts Society
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