"Secret Garden: Exhibit from Within," by St. Claire Nelson

Opening reception for “Secret Garden: Exhibit from Within,” by St. Claire Nelson. This exhibit runs Feb 24–Apr 5.

Artist Statement

Differentiate yourself from the masses!
No labels. Paint what you love and experiment, experiment, experiment
Use your creative and unbound energy to make your own world, whether it’s abstract, whimsy, or
realism. Fear not Art

Artist Bio

As a woman artist, I have worked to break the mold of a stereotypical female. I chose to go to the culinary arts program at the local Chef chapter and graduated as the first female chef in the state this step was an outlet to my artistic energy and has been a difficult but rewarding ride. I have used my art to help me evolve and change. I now create what I love, and I am not afraid of being passionate with paint. Color is my friend and I enjoy changing techniques, mediums, and subjects to suit my mood. Constantly experimenting to widen my perception of this world that we live in. Explore different styles…