Clapp is a Cotton-Only Artist
CASA GRANDE — Carl Clapp’s life and his art both revolve around cotton. He majored in art education in college and planned to teach but he shifted direction when his father-in-law urged him to get into cotton farming. So he combined both careers. He farmed during the day and painted at night.
But there’s something unusual about his art — he paints cotton and only cotton. His acrylics depict the different stages of the cotton plant, from the time it blooms until the pods open to reveal the white fluffiness inside. Also, he doesn’t show in galleries. Instead, he sells through chemical, seed and agricultural companies. This reduces advertising costs and overhead.
Clapp has retired from farming, but his paint brushes are still active. For more information, call 520-836-2659.
Thank you for posting my art & me. Should you like to see some of my other works call 836-2659.
We were talking about you at the Roether family get together in Peoria today. Patricia Roether Hulyn’s daughter had Christmas card you had sent Hulyn. would love for you come to our next one. You could email Patricia at cowpatty4u@hotmail.com. Or reply to Tina Roether
We are interested in getting either prints or paintings of cotton plants. We got your info from the Daley’s who previously lived in Casa Grande.
Ms. Cook
We will be back in Casa Grande.
By Oct. 20,, I can reached at (520) 836-2659.
If you would like to visit our studio give us a call.
Thank You
Carl D. Clapp
I just saw this – still interested in your paintings, especially those with vivid colors. We do not live in AZ but were visiting SteveDaley and saw your work! My email is quilterkaren54@msn.com. Thank you!!