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Posts by Author Archives: Rebecca C

With a never-ending interest in people and expressions, Rebecca Clarke hand draws and paints scenes rich in detail and emotion. Currently based in Brooklyn, Rebecca graduated from the Royal Academy of Art in the Hague, NL for graphic design. Some of her clients include The New York Times, Bakeri (a Brooklyn bakery), The Plant Magazine, Longwood Gardens, Arper, and Ernst &Young. www.rebeccaclarke.info

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Famous Greenpointer : Mae West

by Rebecca CDecember 30, 2014December 29, 2014

Mae West is Famous Greenpointers of the month! According to Wiki, “during her childhood, West’s family moved to various parts of Woodhaven, Queens, as well as the Williamsburg and Greenpoint […]

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Famous Greenpointers: Mickey Rooney

by Rebecca CNovember 30, 2014November 30, 2014

What a mug on that guy, eh? Micky Rooney began his long career as a child star, but unlike modern child stars, he continued working into his 90s. He was […]

Pat Benatar, Hit me with your best shot, Greenpoint, Portrait, Rebecca Clarke, Illustration, Illustrator
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Hit Me With Your Best Shot! Famous Greenpointer Pat Benatar

by Rebecca COctober 27, 2014January 10, 2023

Taken from the Greenpointers archives, 2014.

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