American Art Collector: June, 2023

Brian McClear | American Art Collector, June, 2023

I am excited to announce that my upcoming solo show, titled “Double Takes,” has been featured in the June issue of American Art Collector magazine. The exhibition will take place at the stunning Alofft Gallery in Litchfield, CT, and will be open to the public from June 2nd to July 2nd, 2023. Save the date and make sure to join …

American Art Collector: May, 2023

Brian McClear | American Art Collector, May, 2023

Exciting news! My upcoming solo show, “Double Takes,” will be on view at Alofft Gallery in Litchfield, CT from June 2nd to July 2nd 2023. It feels great to see the ad for the show and accompanying article in the May issue of American Art Collector magazine, and it’s giving me a boost of motivation as I prepare for the …

Art Ascent Portraits Issue

Brian McClear | Art Ascent February 2023 — Portraits Issue

I’m very honored to learn that several paintings have been awarded Gold in the January 2023 Portraits issue of Art Ascent Magazine. A very special thanks to the jurists for selecting my work to be included alongside such a wonderful group of artists and writers and to Cinzia Franceschini for such a flattering article. Excerpt: The January Portraits Issue of …

Circle Quarterly Arts Review

Brian McClear | Circle Arts 9th Quarterly Review

I’m very honored to learn that two paintings have been selected for the 9th issue of Circle Quarterly Art Review — including Riki’s portrait which appears on the back cover. Foreward (excerpt)The 9th issue of Circle Quarterly Art Review includes 75 visual artists from around the globe working in a variety of styles and disciplines. When selecting the artworks for …

8th Circle Quarterly Arts Review

Brian McClear | Circle Arts 8th Quarterly Review

I’m very honored to learn that two paintings have been selected for the 8th issue of Circle Quarterly Art Review. Foreward (excerpt)The 8th issue of Circle Quarterly Art Review includes 92 visual artists from around the globe working in a variety of styles and disciplines. When selecting the artworks for the pages of this issue, my goal was to provide …

Seven Bridges Foundation Museum

Brian McClear | Seven Bridges Foundation Collection

I’m extremely honored to have my painting Water & Melon join the permanent collection at the Seven Bridges Foundation Museum in Greenwich Connecticut. Seven Bridges Foundation houses a unique collection of modernist and figurative paintings, glass art, sculpture and photography in a beautiful country estate setting. The landscaped grounds, woodlands and waterways are manicured just enough to enhance the sculpture, yet …

American Art Collector: May, 2021

Brian McClear | American Art Collector, May, 2021

I’m very honored to learn that Alarm Bell was included in American Art Collector’s May coverage of the OPA’s 30th annual National Juried Exhibition. Excerpt: American Art Collector | Issue 187, May, 2021, Milestone Year  The Oil Painters of America’s 30th annual National Juried Exhibition includes more than 200 works of art in a variety of subjects and styles. Three decades ago, the …

Art Ascent Portraits Issue

Brian McClear | Art Ascent February 2021 — Portraits Issue

I’m very honored to learn that several paintings have been awarded Gold in the February Portraits issue of Art Ascent Magazine. A very special thanks to the jurists for selecting my work to be included alongside such a wonderful group of artists and to Magdalena Riegler for such a flattering article. Foreward (excerpt) The February Portraits Issue of Art Ascent Magazine 2021 How can we describe ourselves without …

ARTICLE: 8 Visions

Brian McClear | Artscope Magazine 8 Visions

By Brian Goslow | Artscope Magazine Article announcing the 8 Visions exhibition at the Attleboro Museum of Art Edition: July/August , 2018 Juried shows are what you make of them, whether you’re an artist, the sponsoring venue or the juror. They can provide a chance to reach a new audience, expand your portfolio, or find out which artists you’ve not previously been aware of …

REVIEW: Mixmaster Exhibition

Brian McClear | Mattatuck Mixmaster Review

By Tracy O’Shaughnessy | The Republican American A review of Mixmaster at Mattatuck Museum in Waterbury CT Published: February 13th, 2018 Waterbury’s Mixmaster is a nightmare for everybody but artists. For regional artists, the “Mixmaster,” the Mattatuck Museum’s juried show now in its third year, means a chance to strut their stuff for an audience receptive to contemporary art. This year’s show continues that tradition, with an …