Christopher Clark 1

The Crimson Room, Oil Painting

2019

Artist Comments
Christopher Clark's paintings radiate a special luminous quality of light. The delicate layers of paint he applies act as a prism to refract light throughout the painting, giving the work a glowing quality. Christopher uses this unique effect to build scenes that remind us of treasured memories or nearly forgotten dreams. He says of this painting, The Crimson Room is a great bar/lounge in Denver that often features live music. I go there with my friends on Tuesday nights for the funk/jazz band Roots & Rhythm. The atmosphere is sultry yet relaxing. It's not a pumping night club, it's a chill place to have a craft drink and listen to great music, and you can actually still have a conversation.

About the Artist
Christopher Clark's oil paintings radiate light through layers of intricate brushwork and metal leaf. His style includes realism, surrealism and impressionism, as he explains, I want my art to resonate with someone, to speak to them, and reveal a part of their life they've long forgotten. Like a dream that almost slips away, but seeing my painting brings the dream into clear focus. Christopher is also the only licensed Lucasfilm and Marvel artist in Colorado, with a few of his Star Wars paintings in the collection of George Lucas himself. To get to this point in his career, Christopher had to overcome the general advice to get a real job that is told so often to aspiring artists. After several real jobs and an unsatisfying career, he made the decision to become an artist full time - at which point, Christopher says that the doors opened up for him with galleries, commissions, and a teaching mentor. Now, he’s gaining national attention and TV news coverage for his art. Christopher's talent in the arts goes beyond painting - during his time as lead guitarist for a rock band, he opened for Blue Oyster Cult and Eddie Money. He is also a national-award-winning swing dancer,