Florals

Michael Clark

Michael Clark grew up on the western coast of Scotland and now lives in London with his family. "Like most children I was always drawing," Michael recalls. "I can still remember the disappointment when we were not allowed to paint because one child in my class was always knocking over his water jar!"
After graduating from Edinburgh College of Art, he took a computer graphics job. But in 1994 he began painting full time and formed an association with a fine art card publishing company in the same year. London provides unending artistic stimulation with galleries, lush gardens, beautiful flower shops and eclectic eateries.

Of technique, Michael admits, "I am a messy worker! Working from life, I start with a charcoal drawing. I then use large watercolor brushes, often on a wet surface, which keeps the painting lively and fresh."

Living in the very urban environment of London doesn't cramp his style. He makes a point of visiting one country house and garden each month in addition to weekly visits to an Islington flower shop.

 

White Cosmos Michael Clark	Pitcher of Garden Flowers Michael Clark