Selden Art Market exhibiting artist 2012
NARO, A Poster Art Extravaganza 09/19-09/05/25
Doug Clarke is an award winning Plein Air and Studio painter based out of Virginia Beach. He works with both traditional oils and modern digital art as his preferred mediums of choice.
Graduating with Honors and Magna Cum Laude from Virginia Commonwealth University, Doug’s work has evolved from commercial to fine art. As an active member of the Norfolk Drawing Group, Doug strives for excellence in his figure drawings and paintings. His commitment to life drawing and painting led him outdoors to paint “en plein air”. There he realized his passion for capturing light and nature in his own personal way.
Doug has been commissioned to paint both Harborfest and Neptune Festival posters. His numerous awards include 1st place awards for Plein Air 757, Williamsburg Plein Air and the Plein Air Mount Lebanon quick draw competitions, as well as a three-time winner of the Historic Fort Monroe Plein Air Exhibition. His paintings are collected far and abroad internationally. Doug’s work is currently represented by Harbor Gallery, Ellen Moore Gallery and Warm Springs Gallery.
In pursuit of mastering his craft, he has participated in plein air events across the country and has won numerous awards. When painting outdoors, Doug is very passionate about capturing the vanishing landscapes of Southeastern Virginia. As an experienced art teacher, he loves to share his knowledge with students and other fellow artists. Presently, he is a commercial art instructor teaching both day and evening courses.
Professional Affiliations: AIS – American Impressionist Society / OPA – Oil Painters of America / NOAPS – National Oil & Acrylic Painters’ Society
