Meet Claudia
Hi, I'm Claudia—the artist behind Claudia's Traveling Palette.
I believe creativity has a way of slowing us down and reconnecting us with what matters.
Through original wildlife paintings, handcrafted hats, and hands-on workshops, I create experiences that invite curiosity, spark conversation, and celebrate the beauty of making something by hand.
My grandmother on my father’s side painted in watercolor. She was one of my favorite people in the world. My grandfather on my mother’s side painted in oils. I never had the chance to meet him, but I grew up with his paintings hanging in our home.
Somehow, I became the one in the family who carries both of their love for creating. I like to think of it as a gift they each left me, in very different ways.
Most people assume the CJB I sign my paintings with stands for Claudia Janine Biester. And it does.
But it also stands for Claudia Jan Burga—carrying a little piece of each side of my family with me.
Every time I put those initials on a painting, I’m reminded that while the brushstrokes are mine, I’m painting in footsteps that were here long before me.
I don't believe art has to be intimidating. I believe it should invite you to pause, look a little closer, and reconnect with the wonder that's already around you.
Whether I'm painting wildlife, designing a custom hat, or leading a workshop, I'm chasing the same feeling—creating something that sparks curiosity, starts conversations, and reminds us that creativity belongs to everyone.
Claudia's Traveling Palette is more than an art business. It's a creative studio built around the idea that beautiful things become even more meaningful when they invite us to slow down and make something with our own hands.
It begins with noticing.
A moment on the trail. The expression of an animal. The way light moves through a landscape. A photograph I can't stop thinking about. Inspiration often comes from the small things that make me pause, look a little closer, and wonder.
From there, I sketch, experiment, and let the idea evolve. Sometimes I know exactly where a piece is going. Other times, the story reveals itself as I work. I move between oils, acrylics, watercolor, and other materials, allowing the subject—and the feeling behind it—to guide the process.
I'm less interested in simply recreating what I see than in capturing what it made me feel: the curiosity of a raccoon, the quiet presence of a bird, the strength held in a face, or the sense of wonder that comes from standing somewhere wild and beautiful.
That same curiosity shapes my workshops. I want people to experience creativity as something approachable and playful—not something you have to be “good at” before you're allowed to enjoy it. We experiment, make a little mess, learn along the way, and create something that feels uniquely our own.
More Than Paintings
Claudia's Traveling Palette isn't just about collecting art. It's about creating meaningful experiences. Whether you're choosing an original painting, designing a custom hat, joining a workshop, or painting one of my DIY kits, each experience is meant to slow us down, spark curiosity, and reconnect us with creativity.
Boho & Western Inspired Jewelry
Workshops
Artwork & Art Prints
Custom Hats
DIY Kits