Spiced Snails Series 1

I LOVE snails......they're all in my fern garden......but in such dull colors......

So I painted Spiced Snails Series 1, a triptych of tiny snails (8x8 each)........except I spiced them up with gorgeous delightful colors!!

These snails are already spoken for...... but I will be painting more!   Look for tiny Spiced Snails and Slugs Series II !

Artist Spotlight

Clara Nilles - Artist Spotlight

Recently, I was interviewed on the business aspects of my art, by SmartPress.com.


SmartPress.com is a digital online printing company from Minnesota, that produces variable data, continuous tone printing, and other custom on-demand digital work.


Check it out!  

Rainbow Rams on Flannel

Rainbow Rams on Flannel, 30 x 30 gallery wrap, is a pair of Bighorn Rams on a grassy cliff...... in their brightest colors!

Prairie Edge Gallery

I am thrilled to be represented by Prairie Edge Gallery in South Dakota.  They will be carrying many of my current and future paintings of ponies, bison, and owls.  My prints are also available there. 
If you ever find yourself in Rapid City, SD, drop by for a look!

Prairie Edge Gallery, Rapid City, South Dakota

Artist Market at Olney, MD

A BIG thank you to all the folks who came out to my tent at the Olney Artist & Farmer's Market last weekend.    I met so many wonderful people.....enjoyed talking to everyone!

I received so much good feedback and seeing folks who loved my crazy colored animals.  The weather was perfect, the band was nearby, and I had a fabulous time!

Please check my Market Schedule for the remainder of the year on my blog: http://claranilles.blogspot.com/

All set up..... ready to go!

My art cabana!

Video from Olney Farmer's Market. Credit: Doug Terry

American Visions Contemporary Crafts

My work is now represented by American Visions Contemporary Crafts, a fine art and craft gallery in St Louis, MO.   I'm so excited to be selling my work there!

Bison and Poppies on Lavender Skies

My latest commissioned painting, a 20x40 gallery wrap:  Bison and Poppies on Lavender Skies is a herd of gorgeous colored American Bison, one of my favorite animals to paint.   They are traveling along a lush landscape with profusion of poppy & wildflowers at their feet.  There is also a light turquoise-green baby calf!  


 Thanks so much.........Gail and John!!

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.