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Clara Hales is a visual artist based in central Utah who works primarily in watercolor, oil, and digital painting. She is an accomplished young artist with a growing portfolio of award-winning work, including displays at the State Capitol, Mestizo At Gallery, and Springville Museum of Art, where she’s been recognized by state leaders for impactful portrait work. In addition to her gallery and exhibition work, Clara sells original watercolor paintings and prints through her Etsy shop, where her floral illustrations have become favorites among customers and offered opportunities to connect. Her art blends expressive brushwork with thoughtful composition, creating a unique style where emotion and clarity coexist. Clara’s work often draws from the natural world, incorporating organic forms, subtle textures, and quiet symbolism to reflect on themes of authenticity, connection, and a humble admiration for the beauty of everyday life. Alongside her love for visual art, Clara also enjoys expressing her creativity through music and drama. She sees art as a way of paying attention–a gentle practice of honoring stillness, memory, and the layers of meaning within ordinary moments.