Author: clarecooleycollection

Let’s take care of the little ones that the rest of the food chain depends on. They pollinate the plants we all eat.

“A work of art which did not begin in emotion is not art.”These “Essence Botanicals” —— Paul Cezanne pen and ink drawings below are some of my very first visual art in my twenties. I did them in the botanical gardens during the winter because I missed green growing things. I still love distilling subjects… Continue reading Essence Drawings

Imagining delicacy in the vast universe comforts me and reminds me to appreciate our lovely home. May we strive to live in balance with this beautiful world, with each other, the environment, and all life.

“Warblers & Wildflowers” (21 of my regional birds & flowers art)Spring has sprung, and though it feels like we went from winter right into summer, I am grateful for the warmth!

I love trying to make whatever I can. Some lighting I created in my last home, copper screen flowers in a ceramic chandelier, a folded copper wall sconce, and ceiling light. The guys who cut the copper sheet referred to as a “cooley hat” before they knew my last name. A fallen manzanita tree I… Continue reading More Home Decor

In our last home, I made architectural design suggestions and did the entire inside with my own hands. I was deeply honored when The Museum Of Modern Art in SF brought a tour to see my work. The copper stair railing I designed to look like it grew there. I made the brass fireplace screen… Continue reading Home Decor

Using what I have to create what I want, more art, more joy! The cellar at “The Emerald Lady” was a damp, dark, sad place until we removed the moldy materials, addressed the leaking, put in jack posts behind the fabric, and painted the floor like white marble. Now it is “The Underground Gallery,” an… Continue reading The Underground Gallery

Creating is a joyous space, and imagination is free! Whatever the circumstances or medium, I love to create, write, paint, photograph, carve, glaze, frame, decorate, wardrobe, jewelry, design items from furniture, fireplace screens to fine china … whatever I want, I try to create.I hope you find time to enjoy your inner resources inspired by… Continue reading Creating is Joy

Feels like spring! Here is my Pollinator collection.