Stories Behind the Art
Every painting has a story waiting to be told. These stories behind the art reveal the inspiration, adventures, hidden details, and personal moments behind my paintings—from iconic Sedona landscapes to journeys throughout the Southwest. I hope they help you see each painting through my eyes and deepen your connection to the art.
Powell’s Celestial Dreamscape
Powell’s Celestial Dreamscape: A Southwestern Reinvention People often ask me how I decide which Southwest landscape art piece to create next. Inspiration often bubbles up from personal experiences. One such experience comes from the magical weeks I spent...
Fleetwood’s on Front Street – Charitable Art Auction for Lahaina’s Wildfire Victims
Fleetwood’s on Front Street - Charitable Art Auction for Lahaina's Wildfire Victims As an artist deeply committed to giving back to those in need, I wanted to share the creation of my painting, Fleetwood’s on Front Street. This piece holds special meaning, as it was...
My Story
My story My story is this. I grew up in Edison, N.J., in the '50s & '60s. My mother did some of everything for income, from being the 1st woman school bus driver in N.J. to selling real estate. My dad, Kip Sheppard, was a freelance commercial artist working in his...
Artistic License
Artistic License What’s an Artistic License, you ask? No, it’s not something you get at the DMV—though, in my case, it might have saved a few traffic tickets. In 2003, I was awarded this whimsical yet deeply meaningful certificate from the International Academy of...
Variations on Cathedral Rock
Sedona’s Sacred Heart and Soul – Southwest Landscape Art Inspired by Cathedral Rock Explore the beauty of Sedona’s Sacred Heart and Soul, a captivating piece embodying the spirit of love with 22 painted hearts nestled throughout. As the universal symbol of love, these...
Clark’s Video Blog – Art from Sedona
We went to Bell Rock Vortex today with SpinWidgets Digital Marketing to make a little video for the new website that just went live! Enjoy the video & enjoy my art! -Clark