Miss Clara Bow Silent Films is an original gouache Pop Art portrait by artist Brett Hodges of Quiet Corner Art Studio in Omaha, Nebraska.

Clara Bow was one of the most recognizable silent film stars of the 1920s, remembered for her charm, energy, and lasting connection to the flapper era. For this portrait, I wanted to reintroduce her through a contemporary Pop Art lens while honoring both her screen presence and her place in early Hollywood style.

Created with bold black and white line work, vivid red accents, and a decorative floral background, the painting brings together vintage glamour and modern graphic structure. Painted with Winsor & Newton gouache on archival cotton paper and finished with Dorland’s Wax, this work continues my focus on contemporary portrait art, minimalist Pop Art, fine art portraiture, 1920s cinema, and the women who helped define early screen culture.

Artist Brett Hodges at Quiet Corner Art Studio, Omaha, NE, framed gouache Pop Art portrait titled Miss Clara Bow Silent Films, featuring Clara Bow in side profile with a red head covering, red lips, a white fur style garment with black markings, and
Artist Brett Hodges at Quiet Corner Art Studio, Omaha, NE, close-up detail of Miss Clara Bow Silent Films showing Clara Bow’s side profile, red lips, red head covering, and black floral background elements.
Artist Brett Hodges at Quiet Corner Art Studio, Omaha, NE, detail of the Miss Clara Bow Silent Films portrait showing the red head covering, black and white facial line work, and the floral background pattern.
Artist Brett Hodges at Quiet Corner Art Studio, Omaha, NE, close detail of Miss Clara Bow Silent Films showing Clara Bow’s eye, red lips, black hair, and bold Pop Art contrast.

Artwork Details
Title: Miss Clara Bow Silent Films
Artwork Number: 864
Series: 1920s Icons
Artist: Brett Hodges
Medium: Winsor & Newton gouache
Surface: 100% archival cotton paper
Finish: Dorland’s Wax
Dimensions: 20 x 16 inches
Studio: Quiet Corner Art Studio, Omaha, Nebraska

Reference Photo Credit: Eugene Robert Richee, attribution to the best of my knowledge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Miss Clara Bow Silent Films by Brett Hodges?
Miss Clara Bow Silent Films is an original gouache Pop Art portrait of Clara Bow by Omaha artist Brett Hodges.

What inspired the Miss Clara Bow Silent Films portrait?
The portrait was inspired by Clara Bow’s lasting connection to 1920s silent film, flapper-era style, and early Hollywood glamour.

What series is Miss Clara Bow Silent Films part of?
This painting is part of the 1920s Icons series, a collection focused on women from early film, fashion, and vintage visual culture.

What materials were used to create Miss Clara Bow Silent Films?
The painting was created with Winsor & Newton gouache on 100% archival cotton paper and finished with Dorland’s Wax.