Clara Pimple is a talented Mixed Media artist who enjoys creating pieces of art that make you feel good to look at. Originally from Ohio, she has lived in Sierra Vista for 51 years, and is proud to call it home. She and her husband love the outdoors and camping. You can see that love reflected in some of her pieces. Such as her unique Zen rocks that inspire a sense of grounding, strength and stability, along with creativity and decorative style. 

 

When Clara retired in 2006 her husband asked her, “What are you going to do with all your time?” and she responded with, “Maybe I want to do some sewing?” So she went looking for a sewing machine and was encouraged to buy an embroidery machine, even though she never embroidered before. She taught herself how and was hooked within a week. She was having fun! From there she took embroidery classes and then was skilled enough to teach the embroidery classes. 

 

One day she came across a type of mixed media fabric art called Wall Totems. She took a class and found herself hooked on a new art, creating one of a kind Native American Indian inspired wall art. Again you can see Clara’s love of nature in each totem she creates, she brings in bits of nature to each piece, embodying the symbolism of the totem pole.