Clement states that she doesn’t need to have a specific inspiration in order to paint. She simply goes to the studio and begins to paint. The Seeing Eye, she says, was done very quickly—completed in less than two hours. Clement became intrigued by the progression of the painting. As the composition developed, she realized, "it was working. There was a spontaneity that lasted throughout the creation of this piece." In retrospect, Clement is especially satisfied with the contrast between the black drawn lines and the "washy" effect of the paint.

Clement believes the purpose of art should be "to provide something worthy of looking at and appreciating." She further addresses the power of art’s eclecticism, asserting that "the variety of genres brings satisfaction to so many people. Everyone should have original art in their home. It is a necessity."



[artist biography by Sydney Pettus]