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About William Clarkson

William (Bill) Clarkson is a mulltimedia artist, designer, and filmmaker. Born in Chicago in 1939, he attended the Art Institute of Chicago before enlisting in the U.S. Army. Upon his release, he attended the University of Illinois before beginning a career in filmmaking. He has been actively painting since 1992, and says, "I continue to paint for the Joy of it." You can find more of his work at WilliamClarkson.com.

The cholla garden at Joshua Tree: paintings by William Clarkson

William Clarkson

Electric Cholla - William Clarkson

An appreciation of the Cholla bush representing survival in a harsh environment. … [Read more...]

Seven Cloud Paintings by William Clarkson

William Clarkson

Popcorn Clouds (detail), William Clarkson

I have explored a number of painting styles and techniques over many years of making art works. One subject that I keep returning to is clouds. To me they are a vehicle of imagination. At the age of … [Read more...]

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Established in 2000 and edited by Denise Enck, Empty Mirror is an online literary magazine that publishes new work each Friday.

Each week EM features several poems each by one or two poets; reviews; critical essays; visual art; and personal essays.

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