Hello, My name is Klay Arsenault and I'm an artist! I make handmade items in NE Portland.

SHOP UPDATE! 🎉 Exciting News! 🎉
I'm thrilled to announce the opening online shop! You’ll find everything from handcrafted stoneware mugs to one-of-a-kind sculptural pieces, each item is made with care and creativity.

I’d love to see you over on INSTAGRAM

Feel free to send me an email - KLAYARSENAULT@gmail.com

My next pop-up exhibit is Nov 23, 2024 with the Rocky Butte Farmers Market - pop-up will be at The People’s Courts

A little about me:

I was born and raised near Montreal Quebec Canada.

I’ve lived in Montreal, Toronto, Maine, Washington State, California, many places in between and now Portland Oregon.

I have a teenage son who was diagnosed with a severe bowel disease when he was 8. His care takes a front row seat in everything we do and we are so proud of his tireless bravery and are honored to be his parents. To anyone struggling with IBD or is a caretaker of anyone IBD, there is support out there for you. Reach out to me or visit the Crohns & Colitis Foundation

I use art as therapy and a way to support my mental health.
Like Drew Carey says, prioritize your mental health, make it part of your regular self care routine, I love you, BYE!

Want to get to know me better? Here’s more!

1. What is your useless talent?

   Explaining to whoever is with me what other show(s) the actor in the movie or tv show we’re watching was in.

2. If you could choose one superpower, what would it be?

   To become very very tiny. I’d be Ant Man I guess :)

3. Have you ever met a celebrity? Which celebrity would you like to meet?

   I’d really like to meet Dolly Parton and Jim Henson (yes I know that might be tricky)

4. What actor would you choose to play you in your biopic

   Tina Fey of course!

5. What did you do as a teenager that makes you cringe now?

   Umm… how much time do we have?

6. What would your warning label say?

   If you don’t have cheese she will be mad

7. What emoji do you use most often?

   SHRUG

8. What is your favorite joke?

   Why don’t monsters eat Ghosts? Because they taste like sheet.

9. What is the most ridiculous thing you believed as a child?

   That I saw the Queen drive by in a car while I was walking home from school one day and she waved to me. It happened.

10. What is your favorite guilty pleasure?

    I LOVE Drew Carey and the Price is Right!
     
    Notably, I was commissioned to design and create over 250 plush lampreys for an interactive portion of The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry’s (OMSI) Roots of Wisdom exhibit. The process spanned over two years for design, prototype and creation of the lampreys. The Roots of Wisdom exhibit is in partnership with the National Science
    Foundation (NSF) and will be traveling the country until 2024.
     

My work can be purchased online and in local markets.

My next sale is Oct 26, 2024 at the Rocky Butte Farmers Market

Please contact me if you are interested in commissions or collaborations. I look forward to hearing from you.

Instagram @klay_arsenault

email: klayarsenault@gmail.com

All images © Klay Arsenault 2022-24