House and Garden UK: The Art Edit

A few months ago I was contacted by House & Garden UK and they asked if I’d like to be in The Art Edit. Of course I said yes! This is the August 2025 Issue. My art and text is #10.

“Elaine Clayton, a New York City based artist and author has returned to her Southern roots, where she brings what is outside inside with her lyrical and harmonious paintings. Inspired by the sunlit flora of the Deep South, she captures that unique essence of wonderment and charm for interior spaces.”

Southern Spring Time

The South is full of light and floral beauty, it inspires and lulls me into day dreams. There is harmony in nature, even with the chaotic wildness and I find myself painting the feelings I get when out in my courtyard, meandering around to see what new buds have appeared over night. This piece exhibited in the Funding Future Artists exhibit recently and is now with a private collector.