Art Show in Pennsylvania

Artist " Meet & Greet" at Local Home & Gifts, a unique Home Decor Boutique currently representing my work, in Historic Media, PA.   Met lots if new and interesting folks......a big thanks to Monica, boutique owner!

Pink Penguin Plunge on Bluegrass

My latest commissioned painting, a 22x28 gallery wrap:  Pink Penguin Plunge on Bluegrass is a group of flamboyant jazzy pink penguins crowding on an iceberg and plunging into a deep sea of bluegrass green!  

This was a FUN painting.....thank you Melanie!!

13.5% Wine Bar Exhibit

I am exhibiting at the hip, cool, 13.5% Wine Bar in Hampden, Baltimore in May 2012. 
Come check out my artwork, eat tapas, and sip wine too!  

Olney Farmers Market

I was invited to be part of the Olney Farmers and Artists Market in northern Montgomery County, MD.  There will be fresh produce, fresh meats and seafood, baked goods, natural honey, jams, flowers and plants, organic goods, and of course awesome artwork!!

Opening day for the festivities is on Mother's Day, Sunday, May 13th.  Check out more information at: www.olneyfarmersmarket.org.

Margarita Otters on Melon

Margarita Otters on Melon, 22 x 28, is a family portrait of cool otters who remind me of a tall glass of tangy limey margarita, on a fresh spring melon background......ready for Spring!

Jeweled Octopus on Tangerine Cream

A dazzling colored octopus flushing all colors of the rainbow.........on a fire orange gradient background, this painting is 15x40 gallery wrapped.

Polar Ice Pony on Dark Denim

Polar Ice Pony on Dark Denim, is a monochromatic paint pony on a 30x30 gallery wrap canvas.

Join me for a Champagne & Tapas Artist Reception at the Ranazul Tapas and Wine Bistro in upscale Maple Lawn, MD.....Sunday March 11, 2012,  4-5 pm.

I will be showcasing my crazy fun animal art!!

Ranazul is located at:
8171 Maple Lawn Boulevard #170
Fulton, MD 20759
(301) 498-9666


Hope to see you there!

YouTube Video

I'm finally up on YouTube........See short video of some of my latest artwork plus a few early works.........

Shower Curtains & Bedspreads!

My artwork is now available for sale on shower curtains, bedspreads, blankets, and other fun stuff!!    Check them out at: http://denydesigns.com/collections/clara-nilles-all-art

Diva Zebras on Royal Sapphire

Diva Zebras on Royal Sapphire.....20x40 gallery wrap.
These fun and obviously self conscious zebras are showing off their stripes in time for Valentines!

Painted Ponies on Paprika

Just completed, another commissioned painting, Painted Ponies on Paprika, a family of wildly colored painted horses and baby foal.

THANK YOU so much SUE!

Painted Ponies on Paprika

Here's closeup of a foal, part of another commissioned jumbo painting of ponies that I'm working on.

The foal is actually looking more like a filly, with an innocent, curious face, and frilly mane.

Kaleidoscope Sea Turtles on Sterling Silver

Kaleidoscope Sea Turtles on Sterling Silver (15 x 40) is a group of crazy colored turtles swimming on a dazzling sea of silver.  This original really sparkles with metallic paint and the brilliant colors of the turtles!

New Art Exhibit - Patuxent Wildlife Refuge

Check out my new solo exhibit at the Patuxtent Wildlife Refuge Visitor's Center, Hollingsworth Art Gallery, in Laurel, Maryland.   

My work, including originals and mini giclee prints, will be on exhibit from October 1-31st, 2011. 

Painted Ponies on Terra Cotta

My latest commissioned painting from Noreen....thank you!!

It is one of my largest paintings at (36x60) 5 ft long w gallery wrap.......Painted Ponies on Terra Cotta. 

Jelly Bean Giraffes Diptych

Also completed.......from my giraffe series.....Jelly Bean Giraffes on Butterscotch (22 x 28)  in warm colors.  This diptych is paired with its counterpart,  Jelly Bean Giraffes on Marmalade (22 x 28) in cool colors.

Wasabi Walruses on Walnut

Wasabi Walruses on Walnut (30x30) is a pair of vibrant green walruses with blazing orange tusks basking on a bright cobalt blue iceberg.....hows that for colors of the Arctic!

Savage Mills, Maryland - The ClayGround

My artwork is now sold at The ClayGround in Savage Mills, Maryland.  Come and see the neat stuff in this craft gallery, representing over 30 artists!

Glowing Owl on Deep Amethyst

This owl in flight (20x40) is really glowing and vibrant!   The background is an awesome deep purple....really beautiful....must see original to appreciate.  He had a ghost like face too......