SUNNY JEWELS IN JEWEL TEA An Original Pastel Painting by Clare Klaum

This Summer Several of our Plein Air Painters (Susquehanna Valley Plein Air Painters) had a paint out at the Sunflower Fields on Woods Drive.  They were planted by Sophia from Sophia's on Walden and Sophia on Market restaurants.  You could pick them, take photos, paint and just enjoy the view. 
I did a Plein Air painting but also decided to do a still life with them.  I used my Mother in-laws antique Jewel Tea Pitcher and creamer as they went well with the Sunflowers.  I took photos and worked from them as it took a few weeks to complete this painting.  The image is 12" x 16" and it is a Pastel done on U-Art sanded paper.  It is double matted with acid free mats and framed in a dark brown wood frame with UV glass and spacers. The framed size is 19" x 23 1/2". It will be in CALC's (Carlisle Arts Learning Center) sales gallery and is available for purchase.

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CHERRY TREE LANE An Original Pastel Painting by Clare Klaum

This is one of my newest creations.  I have admired these Cherry trees for several years, but always seemed to miss their peak bloom.  This year I caught them at just  the right time and took several photos. I chose this view that I took at 6pm with long shadows.  This is a Pastel painting on U-Art sanded paper. The image size is 15 1/2" x 23 1/2".  The framed size is 32 1/2" x 24 1/2".  It is double matted with acid free mats, UV glass and spacers in a Cherry wood frame.  It is currently in the Sales Gallery at Carlisle Arts Learning Center (CALC) and is available for purchase. 

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AMERICAN KESTREL (FEMALE) An Original Pastel Painting by Clare Klaum

10 1/2 x  13 1/2 on U-Art Sanded Paper

I took photos of this beautiful bird when we were visiting my husband's brother in Daytona Beach in January.  She was at the Marine Science Center in Ponce Inlet. They rescue Birds and Marine Life and rehabilitate them.  This American Kestrel and her mate we raised by a couple from chicks.  They thought they could then release them into the wild, but they would not survive as they would not know how to fen on their own.  That is how they ended up at the rescue center.  I was disappointed that I was not able to get good pictures while they were in their cages and Michele one of the staff offered to take her out of the cage.  She was like the Bird Whisperer and was so wonderful with these rescued birds. I sent her a matted print as a thank you for being so gracious.  This female Kestrel was named Priscilla,  I did need to put her in a more natural setting as she was tethered to Michele's hand in front of her cage. 

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"ORIOLE SPLASHDOWN" An Original Pastel Painting by Clare Klaum

My painting Oriole Splashdown was chosen to be exhibited in ART OF THE STATE PENNSYLVANIA 2017.  There were 131 works chosen for the exhibition from nearly 2200 entries.
The exhibition will open at the State Museum on Sunday, June 11 with a reception from 2pm to 4pm and is open to the public.  This exhibit will be on display through September 10 where  it will be the featured exhibit at the Museum during Harrisburg's Annual Gallery Walk.

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"DAISY" An Original Pastel Commissioned Pet Portrait by Clare Klaum

This Pet Portrait was as a result of a donation for a pet portrait that I made to the Joseph T. Simpson Public Library Silent Auction last year.  Daisy is a White Faced St. Bernard.  Her breed is not that common.  Her owner especially liked this pose because she looks like she is smiling.  She was thrilled with the portrait and it was a joy to paint Daisy!

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"ORIOLE SPLASHDOWN" An Original Pastel Painting by Clare Klaum

My painting "Oriole Splashdown" will be part of the member show at Carlisle Arts Learning Center and Gallery (CALC).  The theme of the show is ORANGE CRUSH.  Every year their member show has a different color theme.  As I love to paint birds this theme  led me to Baltimore Orioles.  It has a surreal touch with oranges floating on a pool of orange juice splashing up.  The opening reception is Friday February 10  at 6:30pm to 8:30pm.  Prizes will be awarded and refreshments will be served.  This reception is free and open to the public.  It is always so exciting to see how the artists have interpreted the theme.  This exhibit will run until March 11. 

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"WHITE-TAILS IN THE SNOW" 2016 ORIGINAL PASTEL CHRISTMAS PAINTING BY CLARE KLAUM

This Pastel painting is a combination of three photographs.  The deer are from Lake Tobias.  I used this painting for my 2016 Christmas Card and ornament.  The original painting is on display and for sale a CALC (Carlisle Arts Learning Center).  The painting is 11 1/2" x 15 1/2" on U-Art sanded paper.  It is double matted and framed with spacers and UV glass. My cards and ornaments are for sale at the locations listed on my website where my Artwork is sold.  Also, several of my past ornaments and cards are also available. 
             
                        HAVE A BLESSED CHRISTMAS AND JOYOUS NEW YEAR!


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MALLARD MOTHER AND DUCKLINGS An Original Pastel Painting by Clare Klaum

This is a painting from a photograph that I took on my many trips to Children's Lake in Boiling Springs with my Grand Children. We always buy corn at the Gas Station across the street to feed the ducks as we walk around the lake.  It is always such a delight for my Grand Children to see the ducks diving for the corn.   It was a beautiful sunny day and the water reflected beautiful colors.  The Mother Mallard was so loving and attentive to her ducklings and I was so happy to have captured it in a photo to paint from.  This painting is on U-Art sanded paper and is 10 1/4" x 15 1/2".

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"OSPREY OF THE OBX" An Original Pastel Painting by Clare Klaum

Two years ago we were on vacation in the Outer Banks (OBX).  My daughter and I were on the boardwalk along the Sound looking for a spot to Plein Air paint.  As we turned a corner we saw this awesome Osprey perched on a dead tree.  I was only able to get 2 quick shots of it with my camera before it took off.  It had a fish in it talons on the leg behind the broken branch.  You could only see the tip of the head in my photo so I did not include it.  Had it been holding the fish in the talons showing I would have included it.  I have been wanting to paint this for quite some time and finally was able to do so.  This painting is 10 1/2"  x 15" on U-Art sanded paper.   It is double matted in an aged wood frame with UV glass.  It is available for sale. 

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"RHODODENDRON RADIANCE" An Original Pastel Painting by Clare Klaum

This is my second Floral painting from photos taken at Fort Hunter when I was there for a Plein  Air Paint out several years ago.  I loved the distinct yellow accent on just one petal of each bloom.  This Pastel painting is 11" x 8" on Canson Mi-Teintes paper, double matted and framed with glass.   It is for sale and will be at Art and Soul Gallery in August. 

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STARGAZER LILIES An Original Pastel Painting by Clare Klaum

Several years ago I was at a Plein Air paint out  with the Susquehanna Valley Plein Air Painters at Fort Hunter. .  My subject of choice that day was the Ice House beside the Mansion.  I always take several photos around the location for future studio paintings.  The Stargazer Lillies were blooming in the gardens near  the Ice House and caught my attention.  The Stargazer Lillie was one of my daughters favorite flowers  and she had them in her wedding bouquet!  This painting will be for sale and included in my
Solo Exhibit at the John Simpson Public Library in Mechanicsburg for the month of June. 
I also have an exhibit and sale of my framed prints at Juice & Java in Mechanicsburg  for May and June. 

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"LADDIE" An Original Pastel painting by Clare Klaum

This painting is a commissioned Pet Portrait for my good friend Katysue.  She wanted to give this to her daughter for a surprise birthday gift.  His name is Laddie and she said he is such a sweet  and loving cat.  A true gentleman!  I was fortunate to have a wonderful photo that her daughter took to work from.  Her daughter was delightfully surprised and loved the painting!  That was my goal.  I always love to hear comments like that.  It makes what I do so worth while and fulfilling.

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"TIGER LILLIES" An Original Pastel Painting by Clare Klaum

I painted these lilies from a photograph that I took in my garden.  These lilies were an Easter gift from my daughter a few years ago.  I had them for about 3 years, then the Bunnies ate them and they did not come back.   At least I still had the photo and now this painting to remember them. 

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MAGNIFICENT MONARCH An Original Pastel Painting by Clare Klaum

I created this painting for the "Hello, Yellow" Member show at the Carlisle Arts Learning Center & Gallery (CALC) in Carlisle.  It was a challenge, but I used  my Ott Light with a magnifier for the detail.  This painting is 10 1/2" x 10  1/2"  (Image size) on UArt Sanded Paper. It is double matted and framed with spacers and glass.  
                  
            The opening reception for this show is Friday, February 12 from 6:30 to 8PM.
               The "Hello, Yellow"  show will run from February 12 to March 12.

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GEORGIA & VIRGINIA (Commissioned Pet Portrait) An Original Pastel Painting by Clare Klaum

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My client commissioned this Pet Portrait for a surprise Birthday gift for her husband.  She gave it to him this past weekend.   These beautiful dogs were a joy to paint.  I was told that Georgia (the black dog) is very bright but more reserved while Virginia just wants to have fun! 

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"RED TAILED HAWK (JUVENILE) An Original Pastel Painting by Clare Klaum

I was honored that my Painting of the "Red Tailed Hawk (Juvenile)" was juried into the Keystone National Works on Paper.  The opening reception is September 11 from 6pm to 8pm at the Art Center School & Galleries in Mechanicsburg.  The exhibit will run from September 11 till October 2.  This beautiful juvenile Red Tailed Hawk spent about 3 weeks around our yard last August.  I took about 100 photos of her.  She seemed quite comfortable with me getting very close to photograph her.  I knew she was a juvenile because Red Tailed Hawks do not acquire their red tails until their 2nd summer.  So she was born that Spring. I thought it quite possible that it was a female, because females are larger than males and she was very large. She did take out quite a few of our squirrels, chipmunks and a few birds.  Observing that was awesome and awful at the same time.  But so goes the cycle of life.  I named her Mariah because she came and went like the wind!  In this painting she was perched in our Dogwood tree just hanging out.  My husband and I spend a lot of time feeding and observing our backyard birds. It's become one of our favorite past times now that we are retired. 

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"POPPIES ABLAZE" An Original Pastel Painting by Clare Klaum

Fresh off the easel!  This painting is from a photo that I took during the Plein Air Camp Hill Festival.  The second day of the event I painted at a property with several gardens.  These Poppies were stunning and I knew I would be doing a studio painting from my photo.  This painting will be part of the Daily Painters of PA exhibit  at the Capital Rotunda for the month of August. 

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"PURPLE IRISES" An Original Pastel Painting by Clare Klaum

 

SOLO EXHIBIT BY CLARE KLAUM

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 CITY HOUSE BED & BREAKFAST

915 N. Front St. Harrisburg  PA

 

This painting along with 25 others is a part of my solo exhibit at City House Bed & Breakfast.    I also have a display of 4 framed prints of my Pet Portraits.  This exhibit is hung throughout their main floor including the Sunroom, Dining room, Living room and Den.  It will be open to the public during 3rd In the Burg. on Friday July 17 & Friday August 14 from 6pm to 9pm.  This exhibit will run through August 30 and can be viewed on other days just by calling City House for an appointment at 717 903-2489 

 

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"TISHA'S GARDEN" An Original Pastel Painting by Clare Klaum

Yesterday we were invited to paint at Tisha Sheldon's home.  She is a new member of SVPAP.  She has a beautiful home with gorgeous gardens and a magnificent view.  There were 5 of us, including Tisha, who painted there.
We had a brief shower right at noon so we took a lunch break.  Tisha had made us a delicious lunch!  What an unexpected surprise!  When I chose this spot, only one of the 5 Spirea bushes were still blooming.  The others had just finished.  So, I took artistic license and made them all blooming. I did two thirds of the painting there.  We had to leave at 2pm, so I finished it this morning in my studio.   
Thank you so much Tisha for a wonderful day.  I look forward to painting with you again. 

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"COUNTRY GARDEN" An Original Pastel Painting by Clare Klaum

This painting was done day 2 of the Plein Air Camp Hill Festival.  A lovely couple, Linda and Dave, allowed me to paint in their gardens.  They live in an old Victorian house on the outskirts of Mechanicsburg and have spent many years cultivating and planting their gardens.  They love the primitive country look and their home and gardens reflect that.  This was an old outhouse that they converted into a storage shed.  This was the day that there was a deluge of rain in the afternoon.  Fortunately I was able to escape to their screened in sun porch to continue my painting.  I had to finish it at home the next morning as we had a reception for Sponsors and Artists at the Civic Club in Harrisburg Wednesday night.

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