KEVIN CLIFFORD Fine Art

My work is driven by a desire to reveal the hidden beauty in the everyday—those quiet subjects that are so often overlooked. My practice is eclectic, ranging from meticulously arranged still lifes to landscapes inspired by my travels. Working exclusively from my own original photography and concepts, I strive to move beyond simple replication; my goal is to translate the specific emotion of a moment onto the paper. Using traditional watercolor glazing, I build up layers of color to create a luminous depth that invites viewers to experience the world through a more positive and observant lens.

Exhibitions, Galleries, Memberships, and Recognition

Exhibitions

• 2021 U of M Hospital Gallery Exhibition
• 2023 Beaumont Hospital Gallery Exhibition
• 2021 - 2025 Michigan Watercolor Society Exhibitions
• 2023 and 2025 American Watercolor Society Exhibitions
• 2025 Strand Theater Art Gallery Exhibition
• 2025 Crains Business Publication Artist Exhibition
• 5 years running Grand Rapids Art Prize
• 2025 Arts and Apples Festival
• 2026 Karmanos Hospital Exhibitions

Recognition

• 2010 Finalist for Free Press Pure Michigan Contest
• 2024 Winner of the June issue of The World of Watercolor magazine contest with 1 page spread
• 2025 Finalist in the American Artist Magazine Splash Watercolor contest with 1 page spread
• 2024 Winner of Paint Creek Center for the Arts member contest
• 2025 Michigan Fine Arts Competition winner of the Corinne Maillard Robinson Award
• 2026 Best of Show for Orion Art Center Members Exhibition
• Accepted 5 years Michigan Watercolor Society Contest
• Accepted 3 years finalist American Watercolor Society International Contest

Memberships

• Michigan Watercolor Society Signature Member
• American Watercolor Society Signature Member
• National Watercolor Society Member
• American Impressionist Society Member

Galleries

• Mackinac Island Point of View Art Gallery
• My Favorite Thing
• Strand Theater Gallery
• Century Art Gallery