Art Clark

The Train Station, Original Painting

2024

Artist Comments
A railway stop stands beside the tracks, its weathered wood and faded paint showing years of wear. Bright autumn foliage surrounds it, contrasting with the misty trees in the background. Artist Art Clark created this breakthrough piece after a year-long hiatus studying other painters and their techniques. Eager to push his work further, he channeled his fascination with abandoned places and the stories they hold.

About the Artist
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.

Words that describe this painting: train station, house, cottage, weathered, moody, train tracks, shed, architecture, realism, acrylic painting, grey

The Train Station
Art Clark
Acrylic painting on stretched canvas
Finished white edges
Varnished and Ready to hang
One-of-a-kind
Signed on front
2024
14 in. h x 11 in. w x .5 in. d
1 lbs. 0 oz.