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.

I’m pleased to share that my artwork is on display at the Le Mars Arts Center, 200 Central Avenue South, Le Mars, IA. The oil paintings from my Lockheart Legacy series are in an exhibition with Aaron C Packard’s dystopian Shakespearean photographs. The show is called Heiresy, and the closing reception is April 17th, 2026 from 5:00-7:00 pm. 

​I’m excited to share that I will have artwork in the Asking for It traveling exhibition! Curators Beatriz Rodriguez and Carolyn Albracht selected two pieces that I created in collaboration with photographer Aaron C Packard, titled Night Watch with Maenads and Athena in Furs. 

The show will debut at Radial Arts Center, 5915 Maple Street, Omaha, NE. The art will be on display March 5th through the 27th, 2026. The opening reception is March 5th from 6:00-9:00 pm, and the closing reception will be the 27th. 

The exhibition will then go to Blue Cat Gallery, 114 W 3rd St, Wayne, NE. The art will be there April 3rd through May 30th, and the opening reception will be April 3rd from 5:00-7:00 pm. 

The last exhibition location will be at Tugboat Gallery, 116 N 14th St, Lincoln, NE, starting June 5th and lasting through the 27th. This reception will be June 5th from 7:00-10:00 pm.

It’s difficult to draw feet, which is why Renaissance artist Michelangelo Buonarroti practiced sketching feet before he painted the Sistine Chapel. Around 1511-12, he made Study for a Foot of the Libyan Sibyl with red chalk on paper. I’m going to guide you through the process of making a copy sketch of this foot by demonstrating how to plot out the size, draw details, and add shadows in this Drink & Draw: Foot video lesson. To follow along, you’ll simply need paper, a pencil, and a drink. The beverage you select is your choice, but you should celebrate making this drawing with a toast to yourself! To see the entire video demonstration, please visit UCK at Patreon.