Sometimes people tell me I shouldn’t dream so big. That because I can’t speak, read, or write, I should “stay quiet.” But I don’t want to stay quiet. I want to paint louder.
I had a stroke while I was still in my mom’s womb. The doctors told her my life would be a nightmare. But here I am — building my future.
Even though I can’t speak, read, or write, I understand three languages — English, Portuguese, and Italian. I guess my brain found its own way to communicate, just not the one doctors expected.
I’m writing this with the help of my mom (my business partner, my best friend, and my biggest cheerleader) and ChatGPT — and reading it with my text-to-speech app.
Painting became my language. It’s how I share everything I can’t say with words — my love, my anger, my hope, and my joy. Because even if my voice sounds different, I want you to hear me.
I’m Clara Woods—an artist, entrepreneur, and game-changer on a mission to inspire. I was born a a stroke in my mom’s womb, which left me unable to speak, read, or write. But that hasn’t stopped me! I understand three languages and found my voice through art. My bold, colorful paintings reflect my resilience, passion, and determination to share my story with the world.
When I was just 12, I held my first exhibition in Florence, Italy. My mom, Betina, believed in my dream, and together we built Clara Woods Collection, turning my passion for art into a thriving business. I became an entrepreneur, showing that creativity and ambition have no limits—no matter your age or abilities. My mom even sold her own successful company to focus on my career, and our bond is at the heart of everything we’ve achieved.
Today, I’ve hosted over 30 exhibitions across three continents, sold more than 800 original artworks, and built an amazing global community of over 1.5 million followers. I was honored to be named an Internet Gamechanger by Forbes and Facebook for the positive impact I’ve made on inclusion and creativity.
Through my work, I lead The Inclusion Matters Movement, advocating for diversity and showing that being different is a superpower. My story is about resilience, love, and dreaming big. Explore my art and see the world through my eyes—you might just feel inspired!
The Inclusion Matters Movement is Clara’s mission to promote diversity, inclusion, and acceptance. Through her platform, our goal is to bring visibility to other talents with disabilities or from diverse backgrounds—helping them be seen, grow, and create a brighter future.
Through The Inclusion Matters Movement, we’re working to educate people about inclusion, break down stereotypes, and give visibility to talents with disabilities or anyone who’s ever felt unseen or unheard. My art is a way to share this message and remind everyone that being different is amazing and worth celebrating.
Yes! Clara loves creating custom pieces. Read here and Please contact us for more details on how to commission your own one-of-a-kind artwork. Send an email to: info@clarawoods.art
You can support the movement by purchasing Clara’s art, sharing her story, or following her on social media to help spread her message of inclusion and diversity.
I paint with my heart! I don’t follow a strict plan—I just go with the flow and let the colors take me where they want. 🎨✨
If you want to see how I create, you can watch a lot of my process on social media, especially on YouTube! I share behind-the-scenes moments, painting sessions, and all the fun (and messy) parts of making art. 🎥🎶
If you have more questions, feel free to contact us directly. info@clarawoods.art
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