I grew up in an extremely close family, always enjoying the camaraderie of the people and the animals in my life. The restaurant business has surrounded me since I was a child. Despite being born and raised in Georgia, I spent most of the weekends in the winter snow skiing in North Carolina and appreciating the mountains. I am the person that I am today and I value the things that I do because of my upbringing and the wonderful opportunities that I have had in my life such as studying in London, participating in mission trips, living in Park City for three amazing years, experiencing the stunning landscapes of the mid-western mountain states, and now being a teacher. My influences are too numerous to mention.

Some people might call me “scatter-brained” in the variety found in my art. I prefer to think that I notice the small things around me and have a memory for seemingly insignificant things. I do not mind receiving the same criticisms that Picasso received.

The materials that I work with are “scattered-brained” as well. For most of my artistic life I have predominantly used charcoal, pastels, encaustic, and paint. I now am learning a bit of photography, sculpture with ceramics, and printmaking. New materials challenge me and returning to my trusted materials after dabbling with the new challenges me as well.

I give thanks to God for giving me the eyes to see, the easily-distracted mind to notice, and the heart to create.

Claire received her B.A. in Fine Art from Presbyterian College in 2002, spending a semester in 2000 in London studying art. She is currently working on her MAED in Secondary Education.  Experiencing the best of both worlds, Claire enjoys working, painting, and attending school as she divides her time between Marietta , Georgia and Park City , Utah .

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