Retura Claar Art

This month and every month/day/year until the end of time. Happy Pride, y’all! 🌈

Thank you so much! 😊

The Sonoran is so pretty!! Y’all have the most amazing saguaros 😍

Minimal map concept inspired by living in the Great Basin desert. Which desert is your favorite?

How the brain feels when the medication hits ⚡️

A modern, minimal interpretation of clean, green, renewable energy 🌞

Inspired by part of the poem “Belonging” by Rennee Bozarth:

*You have opposing
terrain in each eye.
You belong to the land
and sky of your first cry,
you belong to infinity.*

The eyes feature both Appalachia and the Eastern Sierra 🏔️

Here’s another modern map of Yosemite. This map tells the story of the glacially carved domes and lakes of Tuolumne, located in the High Sierra of Yosemite National Park.

Rock climbers, backpackers and trail runners gravitate to this alpine paradise for the views, varied terrain and solitude.

Who knew a children’s book published in 1971 would still be relevant half a century later?

The message of the Lorax rings true today as humans and all living beings on our planet navigate the consequences of climate change.

Yosemite Valley but in rainbow 70s mode! brb I’ll be living in this technicolor map from now on 🏞️

I’m slightly obsessed with lenticular clouds, which are clouds that form over mountain peaks and in nearby valleys. Do you have a favorite cloud?

Just a bright, bold risograph reminder that Spring is here and the days are getting longer!

The biggest election is over 💀 but there are still primary elections in many states this year, such as Florida, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Virginia. Go vote!

Retro redwoods inspired by a friend’s hiking fit. Did you know redwoods:

•Are the tallest trees on Earth
•Can live *thousands* of years
•They sequester more carbon dioxide than any other tree?!

Call or write your representatives this week to let them know our public lands aren’t for sale!

Half Dome stickers created from our modern, minimal map of Yosemite Valley! Put these on all my bear cans and have never felt more ready for summer backpacking in the Sierra ☺️

Are you a retailer or brand looking to stock sustainable, ethically-made products? I’m always keen to collaborate with like-minded folks!

I’m especially interested in collaborating with local retailers in Reno, Tahoe and Truckee. Would love to connect via email - hi@returaclaarart.com

We are proudly queer owned and woman owned! 🌈

Pride is just around the corner and we’d *love* to collaborate with planet-friendly brands and retailers who unapologetically support the LGBTQ+ community.

If you’ve got an idea for a bold product you’d love to bring to life - let’s chat :)

Hi there! I’m new here. Some of my favorite things are mountains, maps, 70s vibes and all the colors of the rainbow 🌈

When I’m not designing you can find me exploring the mountains 🏔

My hope is that these bold illustrations motivate you to take action and speak up to protect the places you love 🌲