C.D. Clarke is a very talented painter – able to capture the light, shadows and atmosphere of the sporting life. So much so that by looking at one of his paintings, you feel like you are really there. That is in part because he often paints on location and is a sportsman himself. His ability to capture his subjects – wildlife, fish, dogs – is very realistic. His painting style appears somewhat loose for lack of a better word, but his style lets you fill in the blanks . Hence by seeing one of his paintings, you will immediately be reminded of your own outdoor experience.
Here is a sampling of just some of his work, and you can see much more of it as his web site cdclarke.com. As his bio says on his web site:
“C.D. Clarke travels the world hunting, fishing, and painting. He carries his art supplies on his back, so that he can paint on location. Born and raised in Rochester, NY, C.D. received his BFA in painting and illustration from Syracuse University in 1981.
Never far from the outdoors, C.D.’s lifelong interest in the subject (particularly angling and hunting) has made it a substantial portion of his work. Boats, leaky waders, fishing rods, wet wool, bird dogs, decoys, and shotguns are integral parts of C.D.’s life. He paints them with a sportsman’s understanding, making his work essential to the true sportsman’s art collection.”
Many of these works are sold but you can commission a painting from C.D.
