My Story

"My journey began as a child, painting our basement floor with just water and a brush. By age ten, I was studying oil painting under Master Artist Elaine Journet. After graduating from Trinity-Pawling School, I studied Drawing, Illustration, and Graphic Design at the Phoenix School of Design in New York City. I then served in the U.S. Coast Guard’s Graphic Unit as an Illustrator and Art Director before founding two creative firms — Clark Advertising Graphics, Inc. and Graphic Action, Inc., where I worked as President and Creative Director.

While I’ve done it all, including paintings, small to large-scale sculptures, trophies, drawings, and more — today, I sell high-quality prints of my original paintings and drawings. My work has received several honors, including the John Newington Awards and the Hudson Valley Art Association’s Graphic Award, and I hold patents in the U.S. and Canada.

When the year 2000 arrived, the electronic age took over, and artists everywhere had to adapt to computer graphics. While the tools changed, my goal remained the same: to create art that reflects craftsmanship, attention to detail, and a deep appreciation for both traditional and modern techniques. I hope that’s what people see in my work today."

“Inspiration” at Arthur Ashe Stadium

A permanent bronze sculpture by Chuck Clark, Inspiration captures a father and his two children walking toward the tennis courts — a tribute to family, mentorship, and the spirit of the game.

Creating the Firefighter Memorial – In Progress

Chuck at work sculpting the Brewster Fire Department Memorial in clay, shaping each detail by hand in honor of local heroes.

The Firefighter Memorial – Complete

Now cast in bronze and permanently installed at the Brewster Fire Department, Chuck Clark’s life-size sculpture honors those who gave their lives in the line of duty. The memorial features a plaque dedicated to Lt. Michael E. Neuner Sr. and his fellow fallen heroes.

Public and Corporate Commissions

“Service Award” – 28” bronze on marble and wood base; permanent annual award.
USTA, Eastern Tennis Associations – Harrison, NY (1987)

“Chairman’s Award – Wave of Excellence” – 9” bronze; individual & team awards.
Union Carbide – Danbury, CT (1990)

“Inspiration” – Life-size three-figure bronze sculpture.
National Tennis Center, Arthur Ashe Stadium – Flushing, NY (1997)

“Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Memorial” – Larger-than-life bronze with fountain; finalist.
State Office Building – Harlem, NY (1998)

“Golden Achievement Award” – Permanent annual bronze award.
International Tennis Hall of Fame – Newport, RI (1999)

“Gene Kelly Memorial” – Life-size bronze; finalist.
Pittsburgh, PA (1999)

“Peewee Reese & Jackie Robinson Memorial” – Public sculpture; finalist.
Minor League Stadium – Coney Island, NY (2000)

“Christopher Columbus” – Life-size bronze; incomplete.
Calabria Society – New Rochelle, NY (2001)

Proposed: WTC Firefighter Memorial – Life-size two-figure bronze.
Washingtonville, NY (2002)

“Barbara Williams Leadership Award” – Permanent annual bronze award.
USTA – White Plains, NY (2005)

Proposed: Rugby Championship Award – 28” bronze rugby figure.
USA Sevens – San Diego, CA (2006)

“Firefighter Memorial” – Life-size bronze.
Brewster Fire Department – Brewster, NY (2007)

“Donald Budge Memorial” – Life-size bronze bust, permanent.
Tennis Hall of Fame – Newport, RI (2008)

Professional Affiliations

Allied Artists of America, Artists Professional League

Hudson Valley Art Association - Board of Directors, 1992-2000

Lyme Art Association, Ridgewood Art Institute