Chantal Stracey

Chantal grew up and currently lives in Swanage. She is a keen hiker and cold water swimmer. Swimming in the sea at sunrise became a part of her daily routine during lockdown and this has greatly inspired her watercolour and illustrative work. She creates a vibrant, colourful interpretation of water in and around local iconic places such as Durdle Door and Old Harry Rocks.
She spent the last four years in Bordeaux and Brighton where she graduated with a First Class degree in French, Spanish and Italian.
​In 2019 during her final year of studies, she started to build on her portfolio of work. She has since been lucky enough to work with some amazing brands and businesses - both on a local and global scale.