Gregory Clair
Artist's Statement/Quote
“My hope is that the viewer of my art will be able to immerse themselves in the settings and feel the awe and amazement that I feel when in the midst of Gods creation.”
Gregory Clair’s experience in the outdoors began at an early age while accompanying his father hunting upland birds in Michigan and later in Ohio. Although he earned his living elsewhere, he studied and painted wildlife on the side. He entered his first art competition in 1989 -- the 1990 Ohio Wetlands Stamp Contest -- and finished as a semifinalist. The next year he won the Ohio Contest. Over the next 10 years he received many honors and worked with and donated to Ducks Unlimited, Pheasants Forever, National Wild Turkey Federation, Quail Unlimited, Ruffed Grouse Society and Wildlife Legislative Fund America. Now painting full time, he lives with his family in Ohio.
"Whenever I am in the out-of-doors I am awed at the diversity and intricacy of God’s magnificent creation," says the artist. "I hope to evoke similar emotions in those who view my art. My relationship with God has greatly increased my appreciation and awareness of wildlife and nature."
Awards/Special Exhibits
2007, 2005, & 1999 Ohio Ducks Unlimited Sponsor Print Artist
Ohio Ducks Unlimited Artist of the year in 2007 AND 2002
Winner of the 2006 Ohio Duck Stamp
Exhibited at:2006 Masterworks in Miniature show at Gallery One
Cleveland Sports and Outdoor show
Westlake Ohio Decoy Carvers and Collectors show
Featured artist at Gallery One in January, 2006
Featured Ohioan in Ohio Magazine - May, 2006 issue
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