Clae Eastgate is a portrait artist who has created projects and commissions for private clients, collectors and institutions.

Noted for her collection of portraits celebrating the lives and work of contemporary British female poets including former Poet Laureate, Carol Ann Duffy, former Maker, Jackie Kay, TS Elliot winner Joelle Taylor, Queens Medal, Imtiaz Dharker and award-winning Hollie McNish to name a few; and now her current project, Painting the Comedians. The collections shine a light individuals whose achievements and influence have sparked transformative change in our social history. A number of these portraits are now in the permanent collections of British public galleries and institutions.