RealArtIsBetter

Colorfull paintings of beer, Alaska scenery and more

Anchorage, Alaska On Etsy since 2010

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RealArtIsBetter

Colorfull paintings of beer, Alaska scenery and more

Anchorage, Alaska | 2,774 Sales

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Announcement    • Save 15% by subscribing to our e-mail list. Copy and paste this link: http://eepurl.com/cykDmT
• SIX-PACK DEAL: Purchase five beer-themed art prints, or original oil paintings that are all the same value, and get a sixth one of the same value at no charge (let me know in the notes section when you're checking out your choice for the free piece).
• Search WITHIN our shop for your favorite beer by beer name, brewery name, State, or beer style.
• I gladly accept commissions for custom beer paintings, or any other subject matter.
• Check out my RedBubble Shop featuring my art on clothing, stationery, bags, and home decor: http://www.redbubble.com/people/realartisbetter
• Gift Certificates available: https://www.etsy.com/listing/258420705
• Visit my blog to view the newest painting releases: www.realartisbetter.wordpress.com
• I painted 365 beer paintings in 2014 - the Year of Beer Paintings.
• Featured in Philadelphia Daily News, DRAFT Magazine, Zymurgy Magazine, All About Beer Magazine, and Alaska Home Magazine.
• Facebook Pages: Beer Art by Scott Clendaniel, or Real Art Is Better - by Scott Clendaniel
• Instagram: RealArtIsBetter
• Pinterest.com/realartisbetter
• Twitter: @99beersonwall and @RealArtIsBetter
• Website: www.realartisbetter.com
• Our studio is located at 333 W 4th Ave, Suite 4, Anchorage, Alaska. Studio visits are available by appointment.

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Last updated on May 27, 2020

• Save 15% by subscribing to our e-mail list. Copy and paste this link: http://eepurl.com/cykDmT
• SIX-PACK DEAL: Purchase five beer-themed art prints, or original oil paintings that are all the same value, and get a sixth one of the same value at no charge (let me know in the notes section when you're checking out your choice for the free piece).
• Search WITHIN our shop for your favorite beer by beer name, brewery name, State, or beer style.
• I gladly accept commissions for custom beer paintings, or any other subject matter.
• Check out my RedBubble Shop featuring my art on clothing, stationery, bags, and home decor: http://www.redbubble.com/people/realartisbetter
• Gift Certificates available: https://www.etsy.com/listing/258420705
• Visit my blog to view the newest painting releases: www.realartisbetter.wordpress.com
• I painted 365 beer paintings in 2014 - the Year of Beer Paintings.
• Featured in Philadelphia Daily News, DRAFT Magazine, Zymurgy Magazine, All About Beer Magazine, and Alaska Home Magazine.
• Facebook Pages: Beer Art by Scott Clendaniel, or Real Art Is Better - by Scott Clendaniel
• Instagram: RealArtIsBetter
• Pinterest.com/realartisbetter
• Twitter: @99beersonwall and @RealArtIsBetter
• Website: www.realartisbetter.com
• Our studio is located at 333 W 4th Ave, Suite 4, Anchorage, Alaska. Studio visits are available by appointment.

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About RealArtIsBetter

Sales 2,774
On Etsy since 2010
  • My studio work space.
  • Photo shoot for a painting concept of beer on top of Flattop Mountain near Anchorage.
  • Painting on the side of Diablo Peak in California. I take my painting kit everywhere with me.
  • All 99 beer paintings hanging on the wall at Midnight Sun Brewing Company in Anchorage, AK. Alaska Beer Week 2011.
  • My colorful palette.

Real Art Is Better!

I remember watching my grandmother paint when I was little. It was one of her hobbies, along with tending the beautiful rose garden in her quaint home in Walla Walla, Washington. My family moved to Alaska when I was seven years old, and my grandmother gave me an oil painting kit to take with me, and told me to paint in Alaska because it is such a beautiful place. I have been an oil painter ever since. I majored in painting in college and work as an artist full time with my wife in our studio in beautiful downtown Anchorage, Alaska. In the summer time, we spend quite a bit of time in a small town at the end of a dirt road called McCarthy where we built a log cabin on our ten-acre wooded lot. My wife quit her job after she graduated with a Masters degree in Business Administration, and works full time on our art business, taking care of marketing, sales, and business development. I am very lucky to have her working with me.

You can tell from my art that I am a beer enthusiast. I am a home brewer, and enjoy sampling craft brews. In 2006 I painted a series called the Color of Beer, which consisted of ten oil paintings of pint glasses ranging in style and color from pale to dark stout. That was my first sold-out art show. So I decided to paint more paintings of beer, and embarked on painting the 99 Bottles of Beer on the Wall series, which took me about four years. The project was very successful, and now I am known as the "beer artist" in Anchorage. In 2014 I painted a new beer painting every day, and the series is called the Year of Beer Paintings.

I also paint Alaska landscapes, urban-scapes, and scenes that portray human's interaction with nature. I paint with oils on wood panel and on canvas. I prefer to paint on panel because it is more durable than canvas, but when I do paint on canvas, I build the supports and stretch the canvases myself. Each painting surface is coated with several coats of primer and the last two coats are red and gold paint. The gold paint shines through small gaps in the oil paint, making my paintings glow when light hits them at certain angles. This is my signature technique. Whenever possible I paint subjects from life, rather than from photographs, and often paint outside on location (in plein air). I use artist-grade oil paint that has rich pigments and smooth texture.

I accept commissions of any subject matter. Thank you for visiting our Etsy shop!

Check out my RedBubble Shop, featuring my art on clothing, home decor, stationery, and more: http://www.redbubble.com/people/realartisbetter/shop/

Shop members

  • Scott Clendaniel

    Owner, Maker

    I'm an oil painter in Anchorage, Alaska who brews, drinks, and paints portraits of beer. In the summer time I find refuge in Wrangell - St. Elias National Park where I'm building a small cabin with my wife.

  • Maria Benner

    Business Development, Photographer, Shipper

    I have a Masters Degree in Business Administration, and I'm married to an artist. Some people would say this is an incompatible partnership, but actually it's a perfect match! Scott creates art and I take care of the business and marketing end.

Shop policies

Last updated on May 27, 2020
Welcome to my Etsy Shop, Real Art Is Better! I am an oil painter in Anchorage, Alaska. My niche is paintings of beer, but I also paint Alaska scenery, and I accept commissions. I named my shop Real Art Is Better, because when people buy my paintings, some of them exclaim, "This is my first piece of real art!" Although there is no accepted definition of "real art", people know it when they see it.
To read more about me and my work, please visit my About Page: https://www.etsy.com/shop/RealArtIsBetter/about/

Accepted payment methods

Accepts Etsy Gift Cards and Etsy Credits
Returns and exchanges
I gladly accept returns and exchanges
Contact me within: 7 days of delivery
Ship items back within: 14 days of delivery
I don't accept cancellations
But please contact me if you have any problems with your order.
The following items can't be returned or exchanged
Because of the nature of these items, unless they arrive damaged or defective, I can't accept returns for:
  • Custom or personalized orders
  • Perishable products (like food or flowers)
  • Digital downloads
  • Intimate items (for health/hygiene reasons)
Returns and exchange details
Every item leaves our studio in perfect condition. We make a big effort to package things securely enough to withstand the shipping journey. Our shipments have a high success rate of safe arrival, however, if you are worried about your shipment getting to you safely, we encourage you to ask us to purchase shipping insurance in the Notes section with your order, and to include additional payment for the insurance. All packages that are mailed via Priority Mail are automatically insured for up to $50.

If, for any reason, you would like to return an item, or to exchange it for a different item, you may mail it back to us, and we will issue a refund when we receive the item. The item needs to be in re-sellable condition. The buyer is responsible for shipping for a returned item.
Payment
We accept payment via Etsy, or PayPal at time of purchase.
Shipping
We mail orders within 1-2 business days via USPS Priority/First Class Mail and delivery time is approximately 3-5 days. Customers can request a different shipping method (fees may apply). We do ship internationally. The USPS insures all Priority Mail packages for up to $50 automatically. You will receive a shipping notification when your order is shipped.

Not responsible for damages or losses in transit, but please contact us in the event of loss or damage by the postal service so that we can replace your purchase, and file an insurance claim.
Additional policies and FAQs
Please contact us directly for commissions, art licensing, art leasing, etc.

More information

Last updated on Apr 4, 2016
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Custom and personalized orders

You can order a custom beer painting here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/58689239