Brodalisque with Cargo pockets is one of my paintings where I satirize historic odalisques. After revealing my artwork, I give a brief overview of the evolution of the odalisque in Western art history. 

Dude on a Panther Skin is part of my series of Brodalisques. After describing this satirical artwork, I explain how I address all the swooning ladies from art history.

Brolympia is one of the first paintings I created for my series of dudes in man caves. After sharing my artwork, I explain how Édouard Manet’s Olympia influenced my work.

I’m always delighted to speak with Leah, Katie, and Bonnie on the Gals Guide Podcast! Check out the episode titled “Artemisia Gentileschi - Klaire's Pick for Creativity & Expression Month” to hear me share about my favorite Baroque artist.

My oil painting titled Brodalisque of Urbino was selected to be part of the America in Art exhibition at the South Dakota Art Museum, 1036 Medary Ave, Brookings, SD. The show runs June 13, 2026 through January 2, 2027. 

Brodalisque of Urbino is one of my paintings from my series of dudes in man caves. After introducing this oil painting, I explain the details and why the model is posed like Titian’s Venus of Urbino.

Applying for grants can be intimidating, but I want to help you feel more confident in your writing by sharing an example of a grant proposal written by a famous artist. Join me at the Unaccredited College of Klaire for the “Grant Writing Encouragement” mini lecture. After providing a little art history context, we’ll read Jackson Pollock’s application for the Guggenheim Fellowship. He wrote his “Plans for Work” in 1947. After reading his proposal together, I’ll give you a little pep talk to encourage you before your next project!

Draven Haefs, the Executive Director of the Le Mars Arts Center, speaks about the Heiresy exhibition in a video published by the Sioux City Journal called “Le Mars art center hosts oil painting/photography exhibit” by Tim Hynds. The oil portraits from my Lockheart Legacy series are currently on display along with dramatic Shakespearean photographs by Aaron C Packard at the Le Mars Arts Center, 200 Central Avenue South, Le Mars, Iowa. This art show closes with an art reception on April 17th, 2026, from 5:00-7:00 pm.

Learn how to display an image printed on canvas for yourself with this Stretch Printed Canvas demonstration. I’ll begin by showing you one approach to assembling wooden stretcher bars, but then you’ll see step-by-step instructions on how to stretch printed on canvas. This tutorial also includes a detailed real-time demonstration on how to finish folding the canvas corners. Please visit the Unaccredited College of Klaire to see the entire video demonstration.

Grande Brodalisque II is part of my series of dudes in man caves. After I share some background about this satirical artwork, I describe the details of the composition. This painting is currently in Denver at the William Havu Gallery.