The Talent

lan Clark is a Colorado artist who began his career studying at a school in Vermont. Twenty years ago he moved to Vail, Colorado to enjoy the lifestyle this region has to offer. After acquainting himself with the natural environment, he has developed a deep appreciation for the boundless beauty to be found in the Colorado Rockies

Through his painting he seeks to evoke the same emotion in his viewer that he feels from his mountain experiences. With his textural brush strokes and choice of color he expresses beautifully the moods which accompany his landscapes. lan is constantly exploring his medium in order to give expression to his subject matter. He is particularly interested in capturing the light of each location, and working as a Plein Air painter allows him to translate the ambiance directly onto canvas.

Most influential on lan's painting career have been his mentors Don Sahli, a noted American painter, and Kim English. He continues to thrive from working with other contemporary masters-most recently sharing thoughts and techniques with Colorado artist Susie Hyer and her hierarchy of amazing artists in Denver. But most of all painting with all those lovely artists and the journey of expressing. Ian now lives in the Bay Area and has a wealth of pieces from the mountains and the ocean.