I got to see Odalisque in Grisaille by Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres at the Met, and it may have had a bad influence on me… Grande Brodalisque II. 2025. Oil on Canvas. 40x60”. #brodalisque #PKFGrantee #grandeodalisque #painting #Art

Happy Valentine’s Day! We’d love to see you at the lab the next time you’re in Vermillion, South Dakota! #fotolabno7 #lovermillion #vermillionsd #photolab #photostudio

Would you rather wear a tiger stripe suit or a leopard print suit? Subdued Dudes with Loud Suits. 2025. Oil on Canvas. 60x54”. #brodalisque #shinestythreads #oiloncanvas #contemporaryart #artsky

I would never stop laughing if my painting of Theseus was displayed near a classic depiction of Ariadne. Klaire Lockheart, Sleeping Theseus. 2025. Oil on Canvas. 32x40”. #brodalisque #OilPainting #PKFGrantee #theseus #art

I would like to argue that my artwork depicting the end of Aeschylus’s life is just as historically accurate as the average “Death of Cleopatra” painting. Klaire Lockheart, Death of Aeschylus. 2025. Oil on Canvas. 60x54”. #brodalisque #FigurePainting #PKFGrantee #Aeschylus #art

Sometimes I feel I’ve got to… dress up like Marilyn Monroe and warble “Tainted Love” in order to make my friends laugh! You can witness the latest Klairilyn Monroe video on my YouTube channel. youtu.be/7Drf61k_-ws #KlairilynMonroe #ceecees605 #marilynmonroe #dashingpirate #vermillionsd

Remember when I said I’d save you $2 million by showing you how to sketch a foot like Michelangelo? It turns out I was wrong. The auction was today, and Christie’s sold Study for a Foot of the Libyan Sibyl for $23 million! #michelangelo #sistinechapel #artauction #drawing #art

I did a little printmaking recently. Thanks to Pinko Joe, @pinkojoe.bsky.social, for sharing your work! #pinkojoe #silkscreen

Who else schedules photoshoots for their artwork? Thanks to Aaron at Fotolab No.7 for photographing my huge, glossy painting! The image is on my website, but you can see it in person until February 8th at the Sioux City Art Center. #brodalisque #fotolabno7 #siouxcityartcenter #Aeschylus #art

Did you see my Sleeping Theseus painting yet? #brodalisque #theseus #OilPainting #williamhavugallery #art

Over 500 years ago Michelangelo drew a foot, and its current estimated value is about $2 million. If you don’t want to spend a fortune when his sketch goes up for auction, then pour yourself a drink and make a copy! #UCK #michelangelo #drawing #libyansibyl #art www.patreon.com/klairelockhe...

Congratulations to all the art students at USD who participated in the Stilwell exhibition! #universityofsouthdakota #sodak #stilwell #artreception

Here’s one of my paintings… #brodalisque #minotaur #redbull #oilpainting #art

Who else could use a nap? #brodalisque #theseus #mythology #art #oilpainting

If you need an escape from the dystopian horrors of daily life, I’m going to recommend listening to The Great and Miraculous People Machine by Curtiss Christensen and E. Todd Christensen. #oddiostories #audiobook #CurtissChristensen #TheGreatandMiraculousPeopleMachine youtu.be/ZzLuq315_HQ

If you need an escape from the dystopian horrors of daily life, I’m going to recommend listening to The Great and Miraculous People Machine by Curtiss Christensen and E. Todd Christensen. #oddiostories #audiobook #CurtissChristensen #TheGreatandMiraculousPeopleMachine youtu.be/ZzLuq315_HQ

Do you have a favorite myth from ancient Greece or Rome? Tell me about your favorite myth or mythological creature in the comments! #brodalisque #greekmyth #ariadne #minotaur #artwork

As part of my series of dudes in man caves, I created this painting titled Sleeping Theseus. After providing a little bit of context about Theseus and the Minotaur, along with speaking about Ariadne, I describe my artwork in detail. #brodalisque #theseus #greekmythology #pkfgrantee #havugallery

If you won this little bro from the Human Rights Gala auction, where would you hang it? (Uneditioned Print of Brolympia is part of the Dakotans for Health fundraiser; bidding ends January 11th, 2026.) app.galabid.com/doyouhearthe... #fundraiser #brodalisque #southdakotaartist #artwork #manet

I donated art to the Human Rights Gala fundraising auction hosted by Dakotans for Health. Uneditioned Print of Brolympia is a tiny print in a theatrical gold frame. The auction closes on January 11th, 2026. app.galabid.com/doyouhearthe... #artauction #brodalisque #southdakota #art #siouxfalls

Please allow me to share my greatest accomplishment of 2026: Peter Rose invited me to discuss VelociPastor on the Movies Minus 10 podcast! shows.acast.com/movies-minus... #velocipastor #moviesminus10 #podcast #velociraptor

Look at this teeny, tiny bro sketch I made and sent to a friend! #brodalisque #sketch #tinypainting #minicanvas

Hello there, my cosmic comrades of chaos! I can’t wait for you to join photographer Aaron C Packard and me when we discuss The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy! www.klairelockheart.com/fitpa.html #femininityinthepostapocalypse #aaroncpackard #podcast #hitchhikersguidetothegalaxy #jennytaylor

Did you know that Lee Krasner once had a teacher who trained under Jean-Léon Gérôme and William-Adolphe Bouguereau? #pkf #pkfgrantee #leekrasner #artists #brodalisque

Which suit do you like the best? #shinestythreads #animalprint #brodalisque #artist #arthistory

Why do I keep painting dudes in man caves? #brodalisques #mancave #arthistorynerd #oilpainting #art

I created Subdued Dudes with Loud Suits as part of my series of brodalisques with generous support from the Pollock-Krasner Foundation. In this video, I describe the artwork in detail plus I explain why I paint men posed as odalisques. #brodalisque #pkfgrantee #odalisque #figurepainting #artwork

Four of my paintings are at the William Havu Gallery, and I couldn’t be happier! Which one is your favorite? 1. Grande Brodalisque II. 2. Subdued Dudes with Loud Suits. 3. Sleeping Theseus. 4. Brodalisque with Moto Helmet. #williamhavugallery #denver #havugalleryartist #brodalisque #paintings

Want to see something cool? Visit www.williamhavugallery.com and click on “Artists.” You might spot one of your friends! (Hint: It’s me! You can see some of my latest paintings there!) Photo by Aaron C Packard. #williamhavugallery #denver #havugalleryartist #brodalisque #denverartgallery

I need to find more excuses to wear my Miss Art World sash! Photo by Aaron C Packard. Sash from Miss Art World. #missartworld #missartworldsouthdakota #brodalisque #artist #PaintingStudio

If you’re not part of the Unaccredited College of Klaire, now is the time to join! (Try out a free trial membership so you can learn how to find and apply to grants for artists.) www.patreon.com/klairelockhe... #unaccreditedcollegeofklaire #artfunding #grantwriting #artists #grants

You make important artwork, and I want to help you get funding to make more of it! Join me at the UCK for my “Artist Grant Advice Extravaganza” lecture for grant writing information. www.patreon.com/klairelockhe... #unaccreditedcollegeofklaire #artistgrants #artgrants #grantsforartists #artists

Happy Franks-Giving! Photos by Aaron C Packard. Thank you to everyone who was part of the Rocky Horror Preservation Society shadow cast, the VCA and Coyote Twin for hosting, and everyone who attended our Halloween screening! #rockyhorrorpictureshow #vermcult #drfranknfurter #rockyhorror #sodak

All my gratitude goes to the Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation! I can’t believe that I’m receiving my second grant from this incredibly generous organization. #elizabethgreenshieldsfoundation #artistgrant #grantrecipient #brodalisque #art Photo by Aaron C Packard.

What’s the most fun you’ve had at an art fundraiser? #fallenfruit #bemisbenefit #polaroid #omaha #aaroncpackard

I almost forgot to mention how much fun Aaron and I had at the Bemis Benefit auction! #fallenfruit #bemisbenefit #polaroid #omaha #aaroncpackard

I cannot tell you how excited I am to have my artwork at the William Havu Gallery! #williamhavugallery #havugalleryartist #denver #artist

Allow me to introduce you to the concept of the Selfie Paradox: the more fun I’m having, the worse my selfies get. #klaireandaaron #meowwolf #denverartmuseum #untitled10 #siouxcityartcenter

I definitely have fallen behind on sharing some of our adventures this year! #klaireandaaron #brodalisque #vermcult #bestpartyanywhere #dinosaurpark

Here are a few bad selfies with my favorite photographer from this year! @aaroncpackard.bsky.social #washingtonpavilion #fotolabno7 #bemiscenter #norseartspace #klaireandaaron

Here’s some evidence that I should stick to painting because photography is not my thing! I took these photos at my Subdued Dudes art reception with a borrowed Holga camera on actual film. #believeinfilm #holgacamera #notaphotographer #fotolabno7

I’m pleased to announce that the South Dakota Arts Council awarded me an Artist Fellowship! Photo by Aaron C Packard. #southdakotaartist #southdakotaartscouncil #artist #painter

Did you spot me in South Dakota Magazine? #southdakotamagazine #hifromsd #sodak #brodalisque #artist

Aaron and I had a few old disposable cameras available for our friends to use at our Halloween party. We had fun, but it appears as though some of the film was haunted! (Thanks to Aaron for developing this film at Fotolab No.7.) #fotolabno7 #hauntedfilm #spiritphotography #halloween #believeinfilm

“Orange” you glad it’s almost Halloween? #OrangeYouGladIDidntSayBanana #brodalisque #orange #halloween #artstudio

I put together a little lecture on how to write an artist statement for the Unaccredited College of Klaire. The full video is called “Artist Statement Guidance.” #unaccreditedcollegeofklaire #artiststatement #artschool #artists www.patreon.com/klairelockhe...

Did I buy this orange suit for Halloween or because I got jealous of my bros? #brodalisque #FigurePainting #contemporaryartist #orangesuit #halloween

I see you shiver with antici... pation, but will I see you at the 50th anniversary of the Rocky Horror Picture Show at the Coyote Twin movie theater on Halloween? Make sure to get your ticket before you make the trip to Vermillion: coyotetwin.com #rockyhorrorpictureshow #vermcult #coyotetwin

The Bemis Benefit Art Auction is tonight, October 24th! I hope to see you at the Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts, 724 S. 12th Street Omaha, NE. This is your last chance to win Bro Sketch with Gold Curtain. e.givesmart.com/events/IQt/i... #wheresmymedici #omaha #bemiscenter #artfundraiser #art

The Bemis Benefit Art Auction is October 24th at 724 S. 12th Street Omaha, NE. Good luck! Even if you can’t make it to the auction, you’ll have to let me know what you think of my new artist biography! e.givesmart.com/events/IQt/i... #wheresmymedici #omaha #bemiscenter #artfundraiser #art