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Writer's pictureClelia Sheppard

Inspiration from Yin 母亲Yang 父亲

Updated: Mar 19

My first art teacher was my mother, a painter from Italy. I thought I'd share some of her earlier work, including denim art, confection partition dividers, set design & oil canvas.






Gladiator Scenes, Biblical Journeys, Hand painted denim jackets by Clelia Cardano, my mother & first art teacher




Vignettes from an imagination cultured by world travel, including scenes in nature and wildlife




Guardian Angels, Messengers, Goddesses & Queens...Fabric Paint on Denim





Confection Partition Panels....Oil on Canvas



Fascination with landscapes & artists, the human figure....Oil on Canvas




Painted when she had all four kids around her...Oil on Canvas




What I love most about her work is how her style changes while maintaining a sense of vibrancy, movement and magnetism. She can be very detailed and precise, but prefers abstract expression of emotion. Some of her best paintings are lost, a reminder that nothing lasts forever-even art.


My father is also a talented artist, with a penchant for architectural design, blueprints & detailed drawings with a whimsical flair.





Canterbury Cathedral, Kent England, Founded 597. Plein Air by my Father, Graphite Pencil on Strathmore







Their shared love for Art has inspired many people, including their children.



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