In the course of a lifetime career as a fine artist I have studied and worked with a wide range of media and materials. I have taught children and adults the basics of drawing, painting, sculpture and art history. Currently I am the Creative Director of the New Harmony Artists Guild in New Harmony, Indiana, where I am able to teach art and music and pursue my goals as an artist/performer. Read more...

Clem Penrose is the featured artist at Studio 1696 in West Palm Beach

Although interpretations by a novice may be refreshing, explanations from a trained eye which describe the intricacy of fine art is a necessity. This is why we stepped back on this one to let the renowned artist and writer Bruce Helander detail the artwork of Clem Penrose, Fine Artist and Creative Director of the New Harmony Artists Guild in New Harmony, Indiana. His artwork will be exhibited at Studio 1696 throughout the entire month of December. Read more...

Penrose Examines the Power of Nature with a Double Feature of Invention
by Bruce Helander

The artist begins his journey by exploring surfaces with elementary position marks he later expands. Then he presents a marriage of carefully mixed acrylic paints that seem to have an affection and natural attraction to those non-organic surfaces. After he has laid down the basic elements of his composition (often based on memory or dream cloud formations and waterway edges, which add a colorful reflective spirit), Read more...