Robert James Clarke
A skilled draftsman and visual artist, Robert James Clarke has worked in various fields of creative industries and has been featured in many international exhibitions. Imbued with a sense of personality that “captures the essence of the dog,” Robert Clarke’s drawings and paintings have attracted global attention.
Robert is regularly commissioned to portrait celebrities’ canine friends and has held exhibitions in both London and New York.
Get to Know Robert James Clarke
How do you describe your dog portraits?
I try to capture the essence of the dog, but in a playful, painterly manner.
What drives you to create?
Oh, I get up in the morning and feel lucky to be able to pick up a brush. It's part of my life like drinking water or eating.
Tell us about your dog, Fog.
Fog is a jackapoo. She's a monster, but she's hilarious and runs like the wind.
How do you know when a work is finished?
The eyes look at me.