I've been busy but, I've also been behind.

So today, I'm going to try to keep up more with this blog.  This year I set a personal goal for myself to do 300 paintings this year.  I'm already behind, but I know I can make a comeback.  But I'm torn.  I had intended to do all original painting with oil, gouache and watercolor.  But I'm feeling the pull to do digital because I can then have more tools at my disposal.  I'll make a decision by the end of today.  Meanwhile, here's a recap of all the paintings I've done this year so far.

Painting 1

Painting 1

Painting 2

Painting 2

Painting 3

Painting 3

Painting 4

Painting 4

Painting 5

Painting 5

Painting 6

Painting 6

Painting 7

Painting 7

Painting 8

Painting 8

Painting 9

Painting 9

Painting 10

Painting 10

Painting 11

Painting 11

Painting 12

Painting 12

Painting 13

Painting 13

Painting 14

Painting 14

Painting 15 & 16

Painting 15 & 16

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Doug Clarke is an award winning Plein Air and Studio painter based out of Virginia Beach. He works in oils creating plein air and studio paintings.

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, the painter 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 for 2014.  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 and the Ellen Moore Gallery.

In pursuit of mastering his craft, he has participates in local and national plein air events

When painting outdoors, Doug is very passionate about capturing the vanishing landscapes of Southeastern Virginia.