Clara had an amazing weekend at VeeCon in Los Angeles after being invited by Gary Vee! The event took place the weekend of August 9th, and it was a huge moment for Clara and her family.

Meeting Gary Vee was full of emotions—there were tears, laughs, and so much excitement. Clara even got to give him a special portrait she had painted of him, and his reaction was priceless! It was a really powerful moment for Clara to see how much Gary appreciated her art.

Clara also had the chance to check out an amazing performance by Shantell Martin at the Mattel Creations booth, which left her feeling even more inspired. Shantell's live art was incredible, and it gave Clara a lot of new ideas for her own work. Watching another artist create in real-time was such a cool experience, and it reminded Clara of the power of self-expression through art. It was one of the highlights of her time at VeeCon, and she’s excited to explore new creative possibilities after seeing Shantell in action!

Besides meeting Gary, Clara was super happy to see Inky Johnson, another person she looks up to. She and her family made new friends and had a blast exploring everything VeeCon had to offer. It was an unforgettable experience, and Clara left feeling even more inspired to keep creating and spreading her message of inclusion.