I'm excited to announce that my work: When You Look Through Rose Colored Glasses, All the Red Flags look Just Like Flags, Watercolor and Gel Pen on Paper, 4"x6" has been accepted into:Amuse Yeux: A Small Delight for the Eyes (works under 10"x10"x10") at the Foothills Art Center in Golden, Colorado!

​The exhibition runs from:June 22 – August 5, 2018.

809  Fifteenth Street
Golden, CO 80401
303.279.3922 phone
www.foothillsartcenter.org 


Gallery Hours:
Mondays – Saturdays: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Sundays: 12:00 – 5:00 PM

GENERAL ADMISSIONMembers of Foothills Art Center enjoy free general admission and many more benefits. Group rates are available for tours of 10 or more.
Members: Free
Adults: $8
Seniors, Students, or Youth 10+: $5
Youth under 10: Free
PARKINGWe have a limited number of spots in our parking lot, which is located on the west side of our buildings. There is also ample short-term parking along Washington Avenue. Visitors can also request a pass from the front desk to park on Fifteenth Street.
HOLIDAYS & CLOSURESFoothills Art Center is closed on  New Year’s Day, President's Day, Easter, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve (Closed at 2:00 pm), Christmas Day, and New Year’s Eve. Any delays or closures due to inclement weather will be posted on our homepage.

My work: Nude Collage, Acrylic on Stretched Canvas, 5"x7", 2017 will be featured in the 5th Nude Biennial: The Figure Revealed at Kaviar Forge and Gallery in Louisville, KY.

 The opening reception will be May 25, 5-7PM during the Frankfort Avenue Trolley Hop.

The show runs May 25 - July 14, 2018.

Gallery and Shop hours are Thursday & Friday 12-6 and Saturday 12-4.

Gallery website: https://www.craigkaviargallery.com/​

   It is almost 2 AM when I am writing this. The snow is piled up outside. My string lights are glowing and my peach lemon tea is steaming. Me being a night owl, I'm unable to sleep and need to find something to do so I will eventually become tired. Something that doesn't involve a lot of mess or noise is updating this site, scouring art sites for open calls, and brainstorming upcoming ideas. Here is some of the things I have been up to.

     My winter break was short and very hectic. During the two and a half weeks: one of my closest relatives passed away, I was sick on Christmas (and the rest of that week) with a respiratory infection, applied to art exhibitions, prepped a book cover submission, planned my senior thesis exhibition, worked on applying to graduate school, and somehow found time to work. On the positive side of this most of the preparation aspects and applications have been completed. Being snowed in has it's advantages! : )

     My senior exhibition opens February 2nd 5-7 pm and runs through February 18 at the McGrath Gallery at Bellarmine Univeristy. My work is being shown with two other talented painting majors: Allie Jensen and Dakotah King (their names have hyperlinks to their Facebook art pages). I have dispersed show cards and am planning opening reception treats. 

       As the semester begins, I not only have to prepare for classes, senior show, graduation, but also begin working on work for my residency. For those unaware, I am one of the Arthur N. BecVar Artist in Residence at Bellarmine University for 2017-2018. This program was established to bridge the gap between students working in the arts whether that be english, theatre, music, visual art, etc. and the health science department. For more detailed information click here.  

​    Well, I think I rambled enough for the night and a while. I will post another update in the near future! Peace <3

​        -Clare

​      I'm excited to announce that two of my pieces: Lollipop Tree and That 70's Vibe will be a part of "Abstract in Kentucky" at Kaviar Forge & Gallery in Louisville, KY. The show opens January 26, 2018, 6-8pm during the Frankfort Ave. Trolley Hop and runs through February 24, 2018.

     So you have in the past year or so seen this (or at least I have) a videos of these portable watercolor sets on social media.  I was very interesting in getting a set so I pre-ordered one for myself as an early birthday present.
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     This unique item was part of an Indiegogo campaign, which is crowd funded for those unfamiliar with the site. It made well past the amount needed (564% to be exact). Because I was late to the pack I was somewhere in the 6000's in terms of my order. So my order wasn't going to arrive until November (I ordered in May, but this wasn't an issue, it is to be expected with such a high demand). Even though the initial campaign is closed, you can still order it here.The campaign owner was very polite and professional. Any slight snag or delay in order was immediately updated on the campaign page.

    Well the set arrived and I was very pleased. THE PACKAGING IS EXTREMELY CUTE! The set I ordered was the sketcher set which includes the Colorsheets with sixteen colors in total and a water pen. There are multi-packs available as well as one that includes an engraved wooden case if you would like something fancier.
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    Underneath each color it gives you space to test out the color. This is good because some of the colors look different in the palette versus on paper. There is also an attachable sheet to place in the back of the booklet to mix colors. Each sheet is separated by a protective sheet to prevent mixing of the pressed colors.

.   These colors are very vibrant, almost florescent . I'm used to watercolors being more pastel versus this vibrant (I guess thats why "viva" is part of the title, for the lively colors). I don't know if this effects their lightfastness, but I don't see why you would have a watercolor outside or in direct sunlight. It doesn't take a lot to get a lot of color onto the paper because of the dense pigment, which is greatly appreciated. They are also transparent as advertised and as most watercolors are.

 Overall I would highly recommend them! I'd give them an A! They are very beautiful and easy to work with! The water brush and small size makes them ideal to take on the go!