Awards and Notable Mentions:
- Tiffin University, Presentation of Distinction Award for the Student Research Conference, Presentation: Photography Series “A Woman’s Work Is Never Done”
- Curator, Mixed Media Art Show, Coastal Art League 2021 and 2022
- National Pen Women, Santa Clara Branch, Achievement in Art Award, 2019
- Artist of the Month, Coastal Art League Gallery and Museum, 2021 and 2022
- Second in Show: "Fractured Lives, Social Distancing" Glass Sculpture
- Second Place, Photography: "Milky Way ala Sierra Nevadas" Photograph
- Third Place, Photography: "Monet's Giverny" Photograph
- Honorable Mention, Photography: "Sankt Hans (Burning of the Witch) Nyhavn, Denmark" Photograph
- Honorable Mention, Photography: "Archway to the Past" Photograph
- First Place, Photography: “Horsetail Falls” Photograph
- First Place, Jewelry Design, Fused Glass Art: Pendent: “Red Flash”
- Second Place: Fused Glass Art: Platter: “Purple Haze" Glass Art
- Honorable Mention, Fused Glass Art: Surfboard - “Surfs Up!”
- Artist of the Month: Juried Entry: Exclusive Exhibit, Environmental Nature Center: Jewelry, Photography, Glass Art, Fine Art Paintings (2 different months)
- Created 450 Glass Items for the St. Regis Monarch Hotel in Dana Point, featuring Glass Surfboards and plates.
- Corporate Advertising Photography Image: "Summit Sunset"
- Published Book cover and back cover photographs
- Countless Photography Published - San Jose Mercury News, and other publications
- Juried Entry Invitation: Knott’s Berry Farm’s Christmas Craft Village
Artist Statement:
Ever since I was young, it seems that I have always had a need to be creative. Whether, picking up watercolor 20 years ago, remodeling kitchens, redecorating homes, creating gardens, writing professionally or currently trying new Mixed Media techniques, I have always had a need to have my creativity come out in one way or another. If I had to pinpoint my process, the central theme has always been, take something or a place, re-work it and make it beautiful. That’s exactly what’s exciting me about design and my current eco-friendly glass art. I can take something that is going to be recycled or thrown in the landfill and melt it into it's next life: a sculpture, an ornament or sun catcher, or a piece of jewelry.
I am deeply inspired by Nature and Eastern Philosophy. When I work with paint I am reminded that everything is fluid. When I work with molten glass, I am reminded of fire and impermanence. When I take pictures in nature, time stops and I am aware of the present moment. When I work with a blank piece of tile, I am enthusiastic about how the design and colors I choose will change its blank slate appearance. Creating art gives me a sense of harmony, peace and a big smile. When people see my work, I'd like them to be honest, whether they like it or not. I can always take something away from how each person perceives and interprets my art. My philosophy is that I am here to learn and I am constantly evolving from each piece or technique that I use.
I am deeply inspired by Nature and Eastern Philosophy. When I work with paint I am reminded that everything is fluid. When I work with molten glass, I am reminded of fire and impermanence. When I take pictures in nature, time stops and I am aware of the present moment. When I work with a blank piece of tile, I am enthusiastic about how the design and colors I choose will change its blank slate appearance. Creating art gives me a sense of harmony, peace and a big smile. When people see my work, I'd like them to be honest, whether they like it or not. I can always take something away from how each person perceives and interprets my art. My philosophy is that I am here to learn and I am constantly evolving from each piece or technique that I use.
Artist Bio:
Claudia Gray is an Award Winning Multi-Media Artist that has received many awards and notables for her Art, Photography, Glass Work, and Jewelry. Ms. Gray’s work has been featured on FOX News, and was a TV show featured guest about her life as an Artist. In February 2019, Ms. Gray received an award from the National League of American Pen Women in recognition for her Achievement in Art. She is grateful for the numerous other awards, here are a few recent ones, from Tiffin University for her new photography series “A Woman’s Work Is Never Done,” “Monet’s Giverny” from the Triton Art Museum Show and “Archway to the Past” from the Juried All Media Coastal Arts League Gallery Show. In 2022, Ms. Gray graduated with honors with a Masters Degree in Humanities with an Art and Visual Media Emphasis.
She is a prolific artist and her work is simultaneously exhibited in numerous galleries, museums, juried art shows, online, and is sold at various retail establishments. Her largest order to date was to create 450 glass surfboards and platters for the St. Regis Hotel in Southern California. Ms. Gray is an editor and author. Her photography and articles have been published over 50 times in newspapers and national magazines. Her book on creativity, "The Beginning of the Beginning" has been recently published and released.
Ms. Gray is a California artist creating and exhibiting throughout the state. She is inspired by Nature and Eastern Philosophy. Caring deeply about the environment and the ocean, she lives and creates with Eco-Friendliness in mind. In 2017, she volunteered six weeks for the National Park Service in Yosemite National Park. She currently serves on three Board of Director positions: 1) the Coastal Arts League Gallery & Museum, 2) National Pen Women’s Santa Clara Chapter, and 3) The Los Gatos Youth Parks Council. She has created under the names “Claudia Gray” as well as “Patricia M. Gray.”
She is a prolific artist and her work is simultaneously exhibited in numerous galleries, museums, juried art shows, online, and is sold at various retail establishments. Her largest order to date was to create 450 glass surfboards and platters for the St. Regis Hotel in Southern California. Ms. Gray is an editor and author. Her photography and articles have been published over 50 times in newspapers and national magazines. Her book on creativity, "The Beginning of the Beginning" has been recently published and released.
Ms. Gray is a California artist creating and exhibiting throughout the state. She is inspired by Nature and Eastern Philosophy. Caring deeply about the environment and the ocean, she lives and creates with Eco-Friendliness in mind. In 2017, she volunteered six weeks for the National Park Service in Yosemite National Park. She currently serves on three Board of Director positions: 1) the Coastal Arts League Gallery & Museum, 2) National Pen Women’s Santa Clara Chapter, and 3) The Los Gatos Youth Parks Council. She has created under the names “Claudia Gray” as well as “Patricia M. Gray.”
Professional Memberships Presently Include:
Board of Director, Coastal Arts League Gallery Board of Director, Los Gatos Youth Park Council Board of Director, National League of Pen Women, (Santa Clara Branch) California Art Club Laguna Plein Air Painters Association Southern California Plein Air Painters Association Mendocino Art Center National League of American Pen Women Professional Photographers Association Los Gatos Art Association Santa Cruz Art League Pacific Art League of Palo Alto Campbell Art Guild Hayward Arts Council Monterey Bay Plein Air Painters Association Community of Digital Artists A.R.T., Inc. |