Art Clark

Afternoon Blues, Original Painting

2024

Artist Comments
A lone figure sits at the end of a wooden dock, quietly waiting for a catch. A small boat gently floats nearby and casts its reflection on the calm water. The lake mirrors the sky, surrounding the scene with vibrant blue tones. This peaceful painting captures a moment of stillness and simple joy.

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: lake, tranquil, peaceful, fishing, idyllic, serene, man, water, back, reflection, dock, boat, seascape, sports, primitive, acrylic painting, blue

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