ABOUT the artist
Claire is a representational oil painter specializing in landscapes, still life’s, figures, and portraits. Originally from Minnesota, she studied at the Atelier Studio Program of Fine Art in Minneapolis and then continued her education at Laguna College of Art and Design. Now a full-time artist, Claire teaches, and showcases her work across Orange County.
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Claire draws daily inspiration from the coastal beauty and vibrant atmosphere of the region. Many of her paintings feature local scenes, beaches, and everyday moments that capture the light, color, and character of life near the ocean. Her work reflects a deep appreciation for the natural landscape, aiming to preserve its charm through the lens of traditional oil painting.
Representation
2023 - current Dana Bay Gallery, Dana Point, CA
2022 - 2024 Mission Fine Art Gallery, San Juan Capistrano, CA
Exhibitions
2025 California Dreaming, Santa Monica, CA
2024 Art 64, Wauwatsota, WI
2024 On Location in Malibu, Frederick R. Weisman Museum of Art, Malibu, CA
2023 Featured Artist, Dana Point City Hall, Dana Point, CA
2022 1st Annual Dana Point Plein Air Invitational, Dana Bay Gallery, Dana Point, CA
2022 Oceanside-Carlsbad Art Leagues 70th Annual Open, Coal Gallery, Carlsbad, CA
2022 Santa Ana College Arts Solo Virtual Exhibition, Santa Ana, CA
2022 Paint San Clemente, San Clemente Art Association, San Clemente, CA
2022 Laguna Plein Air Painters Association, Best of Plein Air Show, Laguna Beach, CA
2021 1st Annual OMA Plein Air Festival, Oceanside, CA
2021 Studio Pintura Floral Exhibition, Minneapolis, MN
2020 Red Wing Arts Autumn Plein Air Invitational, Red Wing, MN
2020 Sanchez Art Center 12th Annual 50/50 Show, San Francisco, CA
2020 Plein Air Grand Marais, Grand Marais, MN
2020 Art That's Small at City Hall, Laguna Beach, CA
2019 Laguna Plein Air Painters Association Paints Old Towne Orange Showcase, Hilbert Museum, Orange, CA
2019 Impressive: Group Exhibition, Las Laguna Gallery, Laguna Beach, CA
2018 20th Annual Laguna Beach Plein Air Painting Invitational, Laguna Beach, CA
2017 Arts in Harmony, Minneapolis, MN
Honors and Recognition
​2024 Top 15, Art 64, Wauwatsota, WI
2023 Certificate of Recognition presented by the Arts and Culture Commission of the City of Dana Point, CA
2022 Chosen for Sister Cities Exchange, 1st Annual Dana Point Plein Air Invitational, Dana Bay Gallery, Dana Point, CA
2022 Honorable Mention, Oceanside-Carlsbad Art Leagues 70th Annual Open, Coal Gallery, Carlsbad, CA
2021 Honorable Mention, Studio Pintura Floral Exhibition, Minneapolis, CA
2019 Jerry’s Artarama 51st Anniversary Artists Merit and Achievement Award, National
2018 1st Place Next Generation, 20th Annual LPAPA, Laguna Beach, CA
Affiliations
California Art Club
Laguna Plein Air Painters Association (LPAPA)
Art Renewal Center (ARC)
Oil Painters of America (OPA)