OFFICIAL ARTIST OF THE 2026 OLYMPIC GAMES!

Hi, I’m Clara.

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.

MEET CLARA AND BETINA

"People told us we were crazy—starting a brand, believing in a dream, and building a future WITH Clara. They laughed, doubted, and said we should give up. But we didn't listen. Today, we're proud of what we've built together. Clara has 1.5M followers, was named an Internet Game-Changer by Forbes and Facebook, and speaks to kids across the U.S. about inclusion. She's a painter who has held over 30 exhibitions on three continents, sold over 850 artworks, and even gifted a portrait to Alicia Keys. At just 19 years old, Clara is making an impact and leading The Inclusion Matters Movement, inspiring people worldwide. Dreams matter. Believing matters. Dream Big! Work Hard!" Betina and Clara