He(art) in Bloom

Claire Sedovic February 19, 2019

I managed to squeeze in one more watercolor workshop before Valentine’s Day this month!

SweeTarts & Watercolor Hearts

Claire Sedovic February 4, 2019

After months of discussion about a collaboration with local design studio, Ephemera and resident calligrapher, Sara Perez of Pink Letter Day we finally met on an unseasonably warm February afternoon to share a love of our craft.

Year in Review | 2018

Claire Sedovic January 1, 2019

It goes without saying that 2018 was a year of great change for me.

Holiday Pop-Up

Claire Sedovic December 28, 2018

This holiday season I spent a chilly afternoon displaying my work at a pop-up shop inside Ephemera, the East Village destination for custom cards and stationary. While customers came by seeking last minute stocking stuffers, they were able to browse my growing collection of Christmas cards and prints.

With Burl Ives and Frank Sinatra on the radio, it was a delightful way to spend a Saturday and spread holiday cheer in Des Moines!

Art on the Lake

Claire Sedovic October 15, 2018

I could not have asked for a better day to join the myriad of artists selling their work at the third annual Art on the Lake this past September.

I arrived at the (as of now) largest art show I have participated in to see mist covering the lake at Copper Creek Park and dew still covering the ground. Of the 100+ artists in participance, media ranged from acrylic to clay, photography to glass.

All in all, it was the perfect way to end a successful second season of outdoor art fairs!

A Freelancer Reflects

Claire Sedovic June 15, 2018

This past week I was asked to speak at Gravitate, a local co-working space in Des Moines about my transition from a full-time graphic designer to a freelance illustrator.

Spring Free

Claire Sedovic April 9, 2018

I quit my job. This past Friday, after the obligatory two weeks following my resignation, I wiped my computer clean of all traces of myself, gathered my last possessions, and walked out the door. It felt exhilarating.

Ember Market

Claire Sedovic December 11, 2017

This past weekend I was excited to count myself among the more seasoned vendors at the new Ember Market In Des Moines.

Now at a Shop Near You

Claire Sedovic November 19, 2017

I am excited to announce that I am now partnering with Ephemera stationary studio to sell cards and prints!

Art in the Garden

Claire Sedovic August 7, 2017

There's a good reason I often paint and draw flowers. It's a way to make two of my passions, art and nature meet!

Quick Draw!

Claire Sedovic June 25, 2017

It would be an exaggeration to say that I look forward to Des Moines’ Art Week more than I do the days leading up to Christmas, but it certainly comes in a close second.

Aug 13, 2024

Moose Magic

‘This is the story of Tabitha Ruth, who wanted a pony and got…’ So begins the first page of Pony, The Moose, one of two books I’ve spent the past six months illustrating.

Jul 24, 2024

Bringing Up Baby

I have a new reason to peruse the picture book shelves at the bookstore. As I write this, that reason is going on five months old, has the cutest little belly and a penchant for illustrations with strong contrast.

May 6, 2024

Mirror Image

I’d be lying if I said I don’t pick favorites as a teacher. Well, not pick per se, but there are certain students who stand out from the crowd… Those students who in ways both obvious and inexplicable, remind me of myself.

Mar 12, 2024

My Little Pony

Over the years as an illustrator I’ve learned to draw all sorts of things I’d never imagined (and required an extensive Google Image search!) from tree kangaroos to tractors. A moose however was one animal not yet on my resume. Until this past month.

Nov 17, 2023

Bite Size

It’s not unusual for me to find the tint of liquid watercolor staining my hands, but paint in my hair? That’s not usually a hazard of working with watercolor in my own art studio.