Michele Clamp Art
@micheleclamp.com
Scientist to artist. Life is short. I'm a watercolor and oil painter and also the author of the wonderful ChromaMagic app for artists. Mostly paintings but some demos and experiments
Me: https://micheleclamp.com
App: https://chromamagic.com
Me: https://micheleclamp.com
App: https://chromamagic.com
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Michele Clamp Art
@micheleclamp.com
· Aug 31
I originally intended this to be a preliminary sketch for a larger piece. But after living with it for a few days I actually like it as is - scrappiness and everything #watercolor #watercolorsketch #watercolorpainting #watercolorcityscape #cityscape
All paintings are up and on display. Looks like a fabulous space too. #newenglandwatercolor #watercolor #newenglandwatercolorsociety
November 25, 2025 at 11:06 PM
All paintings are up and on display. Looks like a fabulous space too. #newenglandwatercolor #watercolor #newenglandwatercolorsociety
A painting for a change. Part of a @paulfoxton.bsky.social workshop. This was done with a little stubby palette knife which I've not done before. Gives some lovely texture. #oilpainting #valuestudy #paletteknife #stilllife
November 25, 2025 at 3:39 PM
A painting for a change. Part of a @paulfoxton.bsky.social workshop. This was done with a little stubby palette knife which I've not done before. Gives some lovely texture. #oilpainting #valuestudy #paletteknife #stilllife
Day 25 of #mastersketch25. Only 5 more but still plenty of Holbeins left in the bag. #portraitsketch #dailysketch. Rather enjoyed this one. A somewhat sturdier person which makes a change from the delicate ladies.
November 25, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Day 25 of #mastersketch25. Only 5 more but still plenty of Holbeins left in the bag. #portraitsketch #dailysketch. Rather enjoyed this one. A somewhat sturdier person which makes a change from the delicate ladies.
Day 24 of #mastersketch25 It's been a loooong month. I am finding I look forward to doing the daily drawing much more than I did at the start. It's nice to get something 'real' done first thing. Another Holbein - looking to the right!
#dailysketch #portraitsketch
#dailysketch #portraitsketch
November 24, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Day 24 of #mastersketch25 It's been a loooong month. I am finding I look forward to doing the daily drawing much more than I did at the start. It's nice to get something 'real' done first thing. Another Holbein - looking to the right!
#dailysketch #portraitsketch
#dailysketch #portraitsketch
The proportions are definitely right on this one. Another simple one that I like #mastersketch25 #dailysketch #portraitsketch
November 23, 2025 at 5:12 PM
The proportions are definitely right on this one. Another simple one that I like #mastersketch25 #dailysketch #portraitsketch
It seems that a lot of these Holbein drawings have people facing towards the right. Very awkward for me as a right hander. I'm going to hazard a guess that Holbein was left handed.
#mastersketch25 #dailysketch #portraitsketch
#mastersketch25 #dailysketch #portraitsketch
November 22, 2025 at 7:05 PM
It seems that a lot of these Holbein drawings have people facing towards the right. Very awkward for me as a right hander. I'm going to hazard a guess that Holbein was left handed.
#mastersketch25 #dailysketch #portraitsketch
#mastersketch25 #dailysketch #portraitsketch
Very clean this one and looks simple but wasn't. Probably now my favorite so far of the Holbeins. #mastersketch25 #portraitsketch #dailysketch
November 21, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Very clean this one and looks simple but wasn't. Probably now my favorite so far of the Holbeins. #mastersketch25 #portraitsketch #dailysketch
Day 20 of #mastersketch25 and I'm back to the solid graphite for today's Holbein. It gets nice darks but the mechanical pencil has a better, more delicate line. #portraitsketch #dailysketch
November 20, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Day 20 of #mastersketch25 and I'm back to the solid graphite for today's Holbein. It gets nice darks but the mechanical pencil has a better, more delicate line. #portraitsketch #dailysketch
Another pared down Holbein drawing copy but definitely starting to have more character. One of my faves I think this. #mastersketch25 #dailysketch #portraitsketch
November 19, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Another pared down Holbein drawing copy but definitely starting to have more character. One of my faves I think this. #mastersketch25 #dailysketch #portraitsketch
Mostly using the mechanical here. It gives a lighter value to get those subtle skin changes. Another Holbein #mastersketch25 #portraitsketch #dailysketch
November 18, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Mostly using the mechanical here. It gives a lighter value to get those subtle skin changes. Another Holbein #mastersketch25 #portraitsketch #dailysketch
Probably not visible right now but I'm sensing a change now we're 17 days in. The process is easier and I'm focusing on what's important to render. Another Holbein for #mastersketch25 #portraitsketch #dailysketch
November 17, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Probably not visible right now but I'm sensing a change now we're 17 days in. The process is easier and I'm focusing on what's important to render. Another Holbein for #mastersketch25 #portraitsketch #dailysketch
Day 16 in the #mastersketch25 already! Over half way. One thing that's come out of this is me appreciating even more how good Holbein is. #dailysketch #portraitsketch
November 16, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Day 16 in the #mastersketch25 already! Over half way. One thing that's come out of this is me appreciating even more how good Holbein is. #dailysketch #portraitsketch
On with the Holbeins. Concentrating on the feature relationships and am slowly honing things. Still retaining some life in the lines though I hope #mastersketch25 #portraitsketch #dailysketch
November 15, 2025 at 3:35 PM
On with the Holbeins. Concentrating on the feature relationships and am slowly honing things. Still retaining some life in the lines though I hope #mastersketch25 #portraitsketch #dailysketch
Slowing down a little. Doing one of these each day really hammers home where you need to slow down and pay attention. Every angle counts. #mastersketch25 #dailysketch #portraitsketch
November 14, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Slowing down a little. Doing one of these each day really hammers home where you need to slow down and pay attention. Every angle counts. #mastersketch25 #dailysketch #portraitsketch
Ditched the mechanical pencil for this for a solid graphite one. Like them both really. Another Holbein. Day 13 of #mastersketch25 #dailysketch #portraitsketch
November 14, 2025 at 12:55 AM
Ditched the mechanical pencil for this for a solid graphite one. Like them both really. Another Holbein. Day 13 of #mastersketch25 #dailysketch #portraitsketch
Ok - a little better with the proportions today I think. Another Holbein. This one I think is the husband of yesterday's lady. #mastersketch25 #portraitsketch #dailysketch
November 11, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Ok - a little better with the proportions today I think. Another Holbein. This one I think is the husband of yesterday's lady. #mastersketch25 #portraitsketch #dailysketch
Day 10 of #mastersketch25 and another Holbein. Quite a way off with this one even though I'm being more careful. I seem to be going in the wrong direction... #mastersketch25 #portraitsketch #dailysketch
November 10, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Day 10 of #mastersketch25 and another Holbein. Quite a way off with this one even though I'm being more careful. I seem to be going in the wrong direction... #mastersketch25 #portraitsketch #dailysketch
Getting easier but maybe not better... Hard to say #mastersketch25 #dailysketch #dailydrawing #portraitsketch
November 7, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Getting easier but maybe not better... Hard to say #mastersketch25 #dailysketch #dailydrawing #portraitsketch
Another day, another Holbein. I must learn to place these sketches more carefully on the page. #mastersketch25 #dailysketch #portraitsketch #mastercopy
November 5, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Another day, another Holbein. I must learn to place these sketches more carefully on the page. #mastersketch25 #dailysketch #portraitsketch #mastercopy
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Drive out to Watertown today with @micheleclamp.com who’s been accepted into the New England Watercolor Society Juried Show.
Fun fact, it’s in a super fancy “life sciences” cluster at the old arsenal complex.
Our old life, meets new life...
Good luck Michele!
#news #watercolor #lifesciences
Fun fact, it’s in a super fancy “life sciences” cluster at the old arsenal complex.
Our old life, meets new life...
Good luck Michele!
#news #watercolor #lifesciences
November 5, 2025 at 2:01 AM
Drive out to Watertown today with @micheleclamp.com who’s been accepted into the New England Watercolor Society Juried Show.
Fun fact, it’s in a super fancy “life sciences” cluster at the old arsenal complex.
Our old life, meets new life...
Good luck Michele!
#news #watercolor #lifesciences
Fun fact, it’s in a super fancy “life sciences” cluster at the old arsenal complex.
Our old life, meets new life...
Good luck Michele!
#news #watercolor #lifesciences
These are getting to be fun and only take 20 mins. Another Holbein portrait today #mastersketch25 #portraitsketch #dailysketch #portrait
November 5, 2025 at 12:33 AM
These are getting to be fun and only take 20 mins. Another Holbein portrait today #mastersketch25 #portraitsketch #dailysketch #portrait
November 4, 2025 at 1:06 AM
Day 2 of #mastersketch25 and a Holbein sketch. Oh boy my drawing skills are in need of sharpening up. At least she looks human.
November 2, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Day 2 of #mastersketch25 and a Holbein sketch. Oh boy my drawing skills are in need of sharpening up. At least she looks human.
Just came across this one from 2019. From a trip to Southwick's zoo. Always had a soft spot for this one but apparently the market for camel paintings is somewhat niche. #southwickszoo #camelwatercolor #watercolor #watercolorpainting #animalart #art
October 21, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Just came across this one from 2019. From a trip to Southwick's zoo. Always had a soft spot for this one but apparently the market for camel paintings is somewhat niche. #southwickszoo #camelwatercolor #watercolor #watercolorpainting #animalart #art
Palette knife painting today of two anemones with Paul Foxton. Not my usual choice of tool but I do like it a lot #oilpainting #flowerpainting #floralart #floweroilpainting
October 18, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Palette knife painting today of two anemones with Paul Foxton. Not my usual choice of tool but I do like it a lot #oilpainting #flowerpainting #floralart #floweroilpainting