Who she was...
Claire Elaine’s touching subject matter opens
the beauty of simple things. If Claire is painting an old
cobblestone road, an aged-pair of shoes or a person who is playing
a musical instrument, Claire invites the viewer into the world of
realism using pleasing, simple, and non-hidden themes. A viewer is put
to ease because he can understand what is happening in Clair’s paintings.
Once Claire says that the best compliment about her art
she has ever received was from a person that noticed her
painting with such words: "the beauty found in these paintings
is much more beautiful than photographs". And that compliment has
inspired Claire's work.
Elaine received education at Brigham Young University
then she graduated in Art Education in 1996. After her
graduation, Claire received a job in the public school system and then
she has been enjoying teaching junior high and also high school-aged kids.
She thinks there is nothing better for her than to help teenagers and parents
see what an importance art has in the community and also in lives of those around
them. To help others discover the beauty art opens has been Clair’s reward and drive
behind her teaching.
And for years she has devoted her life to teaching and outputting drawings and
paintings and also taking engagement, family and wedding photos. Claire has displayed
several of her paintings in some local restaurants and galleries, and in businesses and
homes around the country. She is really excited to show more of her paintings to the world.
"If I can touch one person in a positive way with my art, well then I have turned into
the artist I always wanted to be”.
Shows:
Brigham Young University, Photography - 1996
Bountiful/Davis Art Center, Educator's Show - 1997
Zenger's in Ogden - 2002- current
Palette Club of Ogden @the Union Station-special award given - July 2003
ARTSTOP of Ogden - July 2003
ARTSTOP of Ogden, 1 of 3 featured artists - Sept 2003
Swanson Foundation @ the Swanson Gallery - Sept 2003