Clark's Art ; The Art of Clark Takashima

 New Painting! Just completed, Lower Trestles, California for The Dream Tour Series!

 
Pipeline WNW, Hawaii
24" x  48" acrylic on panel. Just completed and part of the Dream Tour Series, a series of paintings depicting the surfing locations around the world where the ASP World Tour holds their competitions each year. Pipeline is the final stop on the ASP World Tour. See The Dream Tour Series. 

Actions for Our Environment
    We introduced my latest series of paintings to the North Shore of Oahu during the Triple Crown of Surfing season and on through Spring with many showings beginning with a show at Iwa Gallery, the "Oldest gallery in Hale'iwa town" situated next to the famous Aoki Shave Ice Store, the gallery overflowed with guests who enjoyed complimentary wine and food during the event.   Second, was the Trilogy movie screening at Waimea Falls Audubon Center. Then a series of dinners with ASEC at a house on Kawela Bay.   Next was the Lifeguard/ Occy's retirement party again at Waimea Falls. And last but far from least, the honor of showing at Mick and professional surfer Jamie O'Brien's place on Pipeline. The O'Briens are fully helpful when it comes to showing my work during all the Pipeline events.  They have supported local artists like Alfred Cababag with sharing the spotlight in their home.   Thank You for all who allowed us to share my artwork with surfing's elite and industry folk alike in the "Prime time of Hawaii surfing winter 07/08". Even though the real waves came after you all left...We have been overwhelmed by all the compliments and well wishers.  It meant so much to hear it from the most qualified of critiques! To all who complimented and bought my work,Aloha!  We were on a mission to find a few worthy causes to get involved with bringing attention to the environment, and how we can use my art to do so. We were in luck!

Kalani Deep, Pipeline, Hawaii  24" X 48"

    This original acrylic painting was donated to the Action Sports Environmental Coalition in hopes of raising funding for this educating and activating grassroots group,whose supporters include  Rob Machado, Christian Hosoi, Daryl Hannah, Bob Burnquist. Headed by Frank Scura and Damon Way, and Danny?  We met the Matix /Podium Surf Team, Gabe Kling, Ricky Whitlock, Zander Morton,Derek Dunfee...So many chargers, throughout, Gavin Beschen, Rob & Christian, Most of the Top women surfers, touring pros, Layne,Rochelle,Keala,Megan,Melanie,all partied at the ASEC Hawaiian Hospitality House. Ahhh...was host to more than we could do,we missed the Rip Curl dinner while recovering from the Lifeguard/Occy Party. We missed Mick, Stephanie, & Taylor! Oh well, can,can,no can, no can.  Taj and Parko, Billabong crew Jim Kempton, Mike Wallace, & Inek?, and sooo many pros have given their stoke to the art, it's been all an artist could wish for-from drawing on school desks, to painting a 18' x 32' wall at Pipeline Cafe', and now the North Shore! Pure Stoke.

"Cool Water",a 36" X 48" acrylic on canvas was donated to Keep The North Shore Country for its fight to preserve  the open spaces of Kawela Bay and the lands that surround Turtle Bay Resort. It is available for sale to fund production of a benefit poster. This 36" x  48" dream has to be seen in person as it fills your vision with color and movement. Framed in solid Koa with a white linen scooped liner, you'll be blessed with perfect conditions everyday! Keep the North Shore Country.org

 Help to stop Dolphin Killings

I have painted waves for as long as I've been a surfer, every piece I create is in honor and awe of the Ocean, Land and skies that surround me in Hawaii, I wanted to do this in the impressionist style, as if Monet was to paint surf. Check out the following pages and see a sample of what I have created through this influence. Prints are available from $30.00, contact us for special pricing on Giclee and Originals!

Since 1999, the first mural at Pipeline Cafe', has led my career into the public, with many restaurants, nightclubs, storefronts, and private residences. Pictured is "Da Hui Store". While creating these murals, I have been asked to paint a variety of subject matter, from Italian motifs to Japanese and of course Hawaiian. There is no subject that escapes the imagination! Try Me! 

I have been trained in hand-building at Leeward Community College for several years and have been selected for a few showings, including one at Honolulu Hale, City Hall. My 3-D works have helped me explore light, values, shapes, and texture. It translates my understanding of these foundational skills between my 2 and 3-D works.  I have done a series of whales and dolphins, surfing moves, and abstract women. Waves, women, and whales! Love em!