About

Damian Clark – Born 1968 and based in West Yorkshire, England. I come from a line of artists which has had a very strong influence during my formative years. For the most part I am self taught, after learning the rudiments through formal education much of my knowledge of painting and music comes through countless hours practice and exploration over the past thirty years and more. My passion for art began at an early age and was greatly encourage throughout my childhood. Following in my fathers footsteps I went on to study Graphic Design at Batley Art college in 1984. During this time I formed my first band, which eventually led to becoming a professional musician. After graduating in 1986 I continued to explore art through self development, while going on to pursue a career in music.

Over the next few years worked with various unsigned bands and musicians until joining the “Ship of Fools” in 1992. We released two albums, ‘Close your eyes’ and ‘Out there somewhere’ and toured internationally; including Belgium, Holland and Germany, as well as the United Kingdom, until disbanding in 1996.

Music remains a vital part of my creative practice and to this day I continue to work with long time collaborator and close friend, award winning singer songwriter Shaun T. Hunter (aka Captain of the Lost Waves). Over the past decade we have produced several albums and music videos together.

After many years as an amateur artist I took up painting full time and began my professional practice in 2006. Since then have taken part in numerous exhibitions, and my work has been sold through both bricks and mortar and online Galleries alike, and continues to gain a growing number of customers and admirers throughout UK and beyond.