Art Clark
Menifee, California
Artist Art Clark paints quiet rural scenes that reimagine the past with a sense of nostalgia and mystery. “When I see a scene that intrigues me, my imagination transforms it into what I wish it could be—a forgotten relic in the woods, a mountaintop, or a lone structure lost in the prairie,” says Art. He began painting in 2017 after years as a landscape photographer, initially inspired by an episode of Paint This With Jerry Yarnell on PBS. Largely self-taught, he honed his craft through close observation of admired artists, eventually developing a style that balances storytelling with expressive brushwork. His studio is a simple yet creative space—just an easel, a supply cart, and perfect lighting. It doubles as his music room, where his electric guitar makes sure the neighbors know he’s home. Outside of painting, Art is a certified health coach, a woodworker, and a photographer with a deep love for Mexican food.
Artist Statement
When I see a scene that intrigues me, my imagination does an odd thing: it converts it into something I would like it to really look like. A simple home becomes a forgotten relic in the woods, a mountaintop, or maybe lost in a vast prairie. An old train station – once bustling with travelers – now only echoes the haunting sound of train whistles and wind blowing through cracks and broken windows. These images tell stories of life-long past…stories that my canvas ensures will not be forgotten. Stories of simpler times, perhaps.
I had always wanted to paint. While I could draw quite well, a brush and canvas just seemed intimidating. Then I happened to come across an episode of Paint This With Jerry Yarnell on PBS. It was the A Frosty Tradition episode. He made the process look much easier, so I gave it a try. That was 2017 and I've been hooked ever since. My biggest challenge has been that I have a very vivid imagination and it took about 6 years to get where my skills could keep up with it.
Many of my paintings have been inspired by photographs I've taken. When I came across an old abandoned church on a hike in the middle of nowhere, I became captivated by old abandoned places and the stories they could tell. This has become the main theme of my art creations.
I had always wanted to paint. While I could draw quite well, a brush and canvas just seemed intimidating. Then I happened to come across an episode of Paint This With Jerry Yarnell on PBS. It was the A Frosty Tradition episode. He made the process look much easier, so I gave it a try. That was 2017 and I've been hooked ever since. My biggest challenge has been that I have a very vivid imagination and it took about 6 years to get where my skills could keep up with it.
Many of my paintings have been inspired by photographs I've taken. When I came across an old abandoned church on a hike in the middle of nowhere, I became captivated by old abandoned places and the stories they could tell. This has become the main theme of my art creations.
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