[Creative Types is a new editorial series produced by Smiley Pete Publishing in partnership with Creative Lexington, a local initiative that connects the public with Lexington’s arts community through professionally produced “snapshot bio” videos that highlight local artists and other creative types.]
Born and raised in central Kentucky, Clifton's family moved from Versailles, KY to Lexington, KY in 1978. After graduating from high school, he attended the University of Kentucky beginning in the Fall of 1991. After a couple of years working on his prerequisites for Physical Education, he switched majors to pursue Fine Art -Sculpture.
