Hi, I’m Claire

Founder & Lead Artist

Because I view everything in my life through my artist-lens, I am always seeking more beauty, accessibility, inclusion, and connection, both in my day-to-day and in the Big Moments. 

I first knew I was an artist in kindergarten when I cried at the prospect of missing “art day” on a surprise weekday trip to Disneyland. I started taking photographs as soon as I could hold a camera, became a published poet in elementary school, and began independent art study and mentorships with practicing artists from high school on. I paid my own way to a bachelor’s degree in studio art and various art residencies in adulthood, and have received multiple awards and grants for my photographs, paintings, and residency work. I explore new mediums with curiosity and vigor and apply the techniques across all my work. LEARN MORE ABOUT MY ART PRACTICE

I was born into and started out professionally in the architecture world at age 14, so I solve problems using a design mindset. My goal is always to find solutions that serve individuals and organizations timelessly across ever-evolving landscapes, balancing function and form to reach mutually beneficial goals. I’ve worked in all kinds of environments and adapted to each seamlessly; be it office or restaurant, school or remote startup, agency or military base community.

I am based in Santa Barbara, CA, working across Southern California and beyond. LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR STRATEGY SERVICES

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Meet the team

Autumn McFarland

Chief Operations Officer

Autumn McFarland is a Southern California–based operations executive and fractional COO with more than 20 years of experience supporting founder-led businesses, creative organizations, and growth-stage companies. Through her consulting and operational leadership work, including with Red Rose Studios, she specializes in building scalable systems, strengthening organizational infrastructure, supporting founders/CEO’s, and helping teams operate with greater clarity, efficiency, and long-term sustainability.

Raised in a family of artists, Autumn developed an early appreciation for the discipline, vulnerability, and vision required to bring creative work to life. That foundation continues to shape her leadership approach today, balancing operational strategy with deep respect for the creative process and the people behind it. She is passionate about helping mission-driven and creative organizations build the structure and support needed for sustainable growth and meaningful impact.

Assistant

Kye Vincent-Philpot

Kye is currently a student at San Diego State University, majoring in Theatre Arts with an emphasis in Design and Technology. In productions, they have tried nearly everything, including scenic, costuming, and lighting, in both creative design and hands-on build aspects, across plays, musicals, operas, and films. They are just beginning their journey as a director, technical director, and stage manager, while also applying their organizational skills outside the theatre through visual art, graphic design, and creative writing.

They love anything related to art, creativity, ingenuity, and research. They spend their free time working on various projects, from novels to embroidery to DIY tasks, and they are always passionate about new ideas and innovation.

Kye brings a fresh perspective from across their broad background in the arts and engineering. They are excited to amplify the impact of our team’s work and the clients we collaborate with!