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Curtis Clark Paintings
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Full time artist now, painting in oils. Studio work, and Plein Air. Retired now after a 30 year career as a flight attendant, my inspiration comes from my travels and the local Gulf coast region where I live.

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Happy Wednesday everyone. I’ve been painting like crazy the last couple weeks. Thought I’d start sharing some of the recent work.
“Sailboats At Sundown”
oil on linen
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Sunset over a marina. Impressionistic style with lots of blues and purple against a glowing coral sky.
November 19, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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Good morning and happy #Stunday I’ve been preparing for a upcoming #pleinair event and this is one of my practice sessions. Love a good #sunset

“Evening on the Bluff”
oil on linen 8x10
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Colorful sunset captured on the bay while looking through the pines.
November 2, 2025 at 2:50 PM
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Late post for #blueskymonday #Artyear and #scape
This lovely little moonscape painting has lots of blues and emotion.
“Moonglow”
oil on linen
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Full moon with a sky filled with clouds over dark waters below.
October 13, 2025 at 11:05 PM
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Today’s painting post for #artyear #artshow #oilpainting #sunset

“Twilight Rhapsody”
oil on linen
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Heavy pallet knife brings texture and movement to this sunset scene that almost leans towards abstraction. A bit different from my usual style, but I like pushing myself into new styles while I continue to paint my traditional work. What do you think?
October 8, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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Today’s painting for #yellowthu and #artyear It’s still quite warm here along the Gulf Coast, but this painting captures some fall vibes!
“Autumn’s Glow”
oil on linen
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Brilliant colors of orange, yellow and deep reddish purples bring a fall tree to its glory.
October 2, 2025 at 1:07 PM
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I don’t usually post too many photos, mostly my paintings, but this one is definitely for #waterfallwednesdays #waterfallwednesday #water
Kirka national park, Croatia
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Kirka National park, Croatia. Layers of cascading water falls.
October 1, 2025 at 12:08 PM
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Sharing a painting I just finished. Inspired from a recent trip to Ireland, this painting focuses on just the reflections in a fountain with some beautiful lilies. #Artyear #oilpainting

“Water Lilies”
oil on linen
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Water lilies float in a fountain while the fountain above casts shadows and water droplets creating a playful atmosphere where the lilies rest. Done in shades of reds, chartreuse green, against a dark indigo blue. Highlights of light blue, yellow and pinks add dramatic contrast.
October 1, 2025 at 2:58 AM
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Today’s painting for #scape #forestfriday #artyear
Down along the bay there was this beautiful old oak that was clinging onto the shoreline. Its shadows on the sand mesmerized me.
“Rooted Shadows”
9x12 oil on linen
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An old oak clings to the shoreline along the bay with its roots exposed. The sun beams through its branches casting shadows of purple across the sandy beach below.
September 19, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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Today’s painting for #yellowthu and #artyear A field of sunflowers near my home
“Summer’s Farewell”
8x10 oil on linen

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Vibrant yellow sunflowers stand out in the field of green. Hints of red earth can also be seen upfront, which is typical of the Gulf Coast region.
September 18, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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Good morning and happy #Stunday Another painting from this weeks #pleinair outing. Lucky to have this beautiful view near my home.

“Shoreline’s Weathered Grace”
9x12 oil on linen
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Twisted weathered branches emerge from beneath lush green scrub palms along the shoreline of the bay.
September 7, 2025 at 2:39 PM
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Posting this week’s Plein Air painting for #forestfriday #scape and #artyear Just love painting these several hundred year old Live Oaks!
“Southern Roots”
9x12” oil on linen
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PleinAir painting of a southern Live Oak tree here on the Gulf Coast. This particular tree is over 200 years old, according to the property owner.
August 29, 2025 at 2:20 PM
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After traveling on holiday for a month, I’m back at my studio now and just finished this commission. Sharing it with #artyear #art and of course @fineartgallery.bsky.social @sdcushing.bsky.social
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“Reflections of a Special Day”
Sunset along the Gulf Coast with a colorful sky filled with orange and yellow tones reflecting on the waters below. Looking at the shoreline a heron sits waiting for its next meal.
August 25, 2025 at 12:41 PM
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A fun new series I just started painting called cocktails. #coloraday #yellowthu #artyear
“The Gibson”
oil on linen (sold)
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Yellow reflections glow in this “Gibson” cocktail. Classic and elegant. Greys, lavender, yellows and gold reflect the lounge in the cocktail glass.
July 24, 2025 at 5:59 PM
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Let’s try this again! Another post hopefully with things corrected…
2nd completed painting this week for #blueskyartshow #artyear
More sunflower fields…
“Fields Glazed in Gold”
oil on linen
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Field of sunflowers with the morning light illuminating the gentle hills and road. France
July 19, 2025 at 1:19 PM
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Good morning and happy Sunday. Posting today one of my just completed works for #bluskyartshow #artyear
Inspired from recent travels, and loving the sunflower fields.
“Driving to Seville”
oil on linen
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Driving in the southern part of Spain, this oil painting captures an early morning scene of fields of sunflowers from the roadside. Views of the distant hills are seen as well.
July 19, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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Finally finished with this one, posting here for #blueskymonday #artyear

“Shoreline‘s Glow”
oil on linen
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The morning sunlight shines on the riverbank making the grassy area glow. Hints of red add warmth to the hot humid scene. Several local birds can be seen drifting across the water.
July 7, 2025 at 9:14 PM
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Work in progress… but feel the need to participate in today’s #Getoutdoors challenge.
It’s so hot and humid here, but started this Plein Air and will finish it up indoors with A/C!
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Plein Air painting started on the Magnolia River along the Gulf Coast of Alabama River bank scene painted Plein Air but might need a few more final touches.
June 28, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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Just off my easel…
“Summertime Blush”
oil on linen 12x9”
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Pink coneflowers dance with texture and light. Nestled among whispering tall grasses and a soft blue sky, the scene breathes with the spirit of a sun-kissed warm summer day.
June 19, 2025 at 1:16 PM
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#RockinTuesday post. This one’s from a few years ago, I love painting scenes from past travels.
“Sedona, Arizona”
oil on canvas
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Oil painting of a rock formation in Sedona, Arizona. Shades of reds and deep brown and purple brings out the shadows among the dry landscape. Green and pale yellow make up the vegetation.
June 17, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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Just off the easel…
“Twilight Grove”
oil on linen panel
(Sold)
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This oil painting captures a scene of tall pine trees, bathed in warm light, with rich browns and greens. Soft hues of yellow, orange and pink create a peaceful glowing forest at dusk.
June 16, 2025 at 11:52 PM
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Happy Friday everyone! Today’s painting post for #Scape and #artyear #skyscape #seascape
Hope it brings joy to your day!

“Sunset Symphony”
7x5 oil on linen
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Vibrant sunset sky filled with colors of blues, orange and violet, shimmering down across a sea of greens.
June 13, 2025 at 11:42 AM
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Happy Thursday everyone! Fresh off the easel, sharing my most recent work…

“Grace Among The Grasses”
14x11 oil on linen panel.
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A blue heron stands among the marsh grass. Colorful shades of blues, pale lavender, brilliant whites and soft grays are seen in the painting of the heron. Some reflection of similar colors are in the waters. While the grassy areas are dark blue and green with hints of orange and chartreuse added.
June 12, 2025 at 9:26 PM
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Two trees cross each other, clinging onto the shoreline. Which one will hold fast or erode away with the ever changing riverbank?

“Entangled At The River’s Edge”
11x14 oil on linen (SOLD🔴)
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Two trees cling to the river’s edge. Which one will hold fast or erode away? The oil painting has shades of blues, greens and earthy browns that reflect the marshy areas of the Gulf Coast’s landscape.
June 10, 2025 at 12:54 AM
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Happy Wednesday! Today’s post is from yesterday’s #pleinair in my own backyard. The Hydrangeas are really beautiful now.
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“Pretty In Pink”
8x10 oil on linen panel
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Pink and lavender hydrangeas glow in the sunlight with a vibrant cobalt background. The flowers at the top are specifically faded and blurred creating distance and leading the viewer back into the painting.
June 4, 2025 at 2:26 PM
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Hope everyone is having a great day. Another painting from last week’s time at the beach. An early post for tomorrow’s #scape
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“Where Sand Shifts And Fences Fade”
9x12 oil on linen
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Faded wind fences protect the ever changing sand dunes in this colorful beach scene. Slight hues of pink lay beneath the sand and shadows of light blue and lavender are cast from the sea grass. Three shorebirds pass over the blue and turquoise waters looking for a meal. This oil on linen panel was done PleinAir on the deck of our rented beach house.
May 29, 2025 at 11:49 PM