Art
From commissioned paintings to digital design and brand-tailored resumes, here you'll find some of my creative work, including how I market and promote my art. Find more on Instagram @clkpaints!
Rothko-Inspired Polyptychs
Shortly after graduating, I painted these Rothko-inspired polyptychs on my bedroom floor. Despite having less time and space for art in this next chapter of my life, I like to prioritize finding ways to create.
I wasn't sure how I wanted to go about achieving the soft edges and layers when all I had was acrylic paint. I experimented and found that a slow-drying medium and rubbing the paint with a cloth create the layered texture I desired.
Like most artists, I could always find something I wanted to change. These pieces were created for an interior designer staging a client’s home and ultimately sold above the asking price.
Photography
My photography is largely self-taught, shaped by my eye for composition and an understanding of the fundamentals gained through film and art classes. I enjoy capturing details that are visually interesting, whether I'm photographing food, landscape scenes or styling pieces for a photoshoot.
Digital Work
This section features digital projects I've created for fun using Adobe Express and Canva. These combine design and functionality, including a wedding itinerary, brand-tailored résumés and my personal recommendations for exploring Charleston's downtown food scene.
Abstract art
These two vibrant paintings are my first attempt at abstract art and my largest piece to date.
I found them as dirty canvases in my apartment trash room and used unconventional tools like tinfoil and paper towel rolls to add artistic elements.
They now embody exploration of color, shape, and movement. With layers built through dry brushing, dripping, stamping, and freeform mark-making, each canvas invites the viewer into a whimsical world.
watercolors
These two watercolor pieces were the first works I made with the intention of giving them as gifts.
They marked a shift in my confidence as an artist when creating felt not just personal but sharable.
The robin was for my mom, who has always loved birds. The lobster was inspired by summers in Maine, where I have returned every year since I was born.
Promoting
To get my art in front of people, I combined social media, flyers, and word of mouth to promote my first art market.
Inspired by East Coast themes, from lighthouses and summer fruit to matchbooks from local restaurants, my watercolor pieces nearly sold out and raised more than $150 for Service For Sight.
I used Instagram to build excitement before the event and thank supporters afterward.
Seeing people connect with my work gave me the confidence to keep exploring art more seriously.