About Gary Clark - Orlando Artist and Artistic Journey
Welcome to the Clark | Art Gallery, the portal to the imaginative world of artist Gary Clark. This space is dedicated to showcasing his artistry, ranging from semi-realism to abstract, traditional to non-traditional, offering endless painting styles for future patrons to appreciate and incorporate into their own spaces. Here, you can discover original paintings, with a selection available as reproduction canvas prints. Take your time, be captivated, and engage in thought-provoking conversations. Find that unique piece that resonates with you, ready to be cherished in its new home where it can be admired for its beauty, creative presentation, and foster a personal bond with the artist.
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Gary and Judy enjoying an afternoon on Park Avenue in Winter Park, Florida.
Artistic Background
Gary Clark is a self-taught artist based in Maitland, Florida, USA. He embarked on his artistic journey after graduating from college, exploring a multitude of styles and subjects. His diverse portfolio ranges from realism to abstract art, drawing inspiration from masters such as Lee Krasner, Joan Mitchell, Willem de Kooning, Georges Braque, Picasso, and Alberto Giacometti. The freedom to paint in various styles and expressive content has been and continues to be the most rewarding part of his artistic journey.
Artist Statement
“My paintings are totally emotional in foundation. I paint what I feel and what moves me at any given time. By that, I mean I feel the work in progress, its color, its lines, its shapes, its pleasure to the eye. Purely emotional, my abstracts, for example, should not be looked upon to mean something; rather, they should appeal to the eye or emotion.” --- Gary Clark
Personal Biography
Gary Clark is a retired entrepreneur from the specialty food industry. Born in Orlando, Florida USA, he attended local schools finishing up in 1956 at Edgewater High. He graduated from The Citadel, a military college located in Charleston, South Carolina, with a degree in Business Administration.
Throughout his early adulthood, Gary, with his wife Laura, focused on raising a family and building a successful sales career, while also pursuing his passion for painting whenever possible. Motivated by the desire to be his own boss, Gary ventured into various entrepreneurial projects. These efforts culminated in the creation of a thriving specialty food manufacturing company that marketed its products under the name Lysander’s. They invested countless hours in their test kitchen, developing new products with recipes they devised themselves. After twenty-two years at the company, they sold their Sanford, Florida-based business in 2001. It was the epitome of a family-operated venture, marked by years of commitment and strong relationships with both relatives and employees.
Gary has three adult children, four grandchildren, and three great grandchildren. He spends his days and nights with his partner, Judy Miner, who is also an artist. Gary and Judy have been together and sharing a passion for painting for almost 20 years.
