Working on studies for a video art series I will beginning soon.

I found an old voice memo from a trip I took out to California with my art in 2015, so I had to create a short piece along side it with my latest painting in the background that has a Texas landscape feel to it. I was passing Toby the Davis Mountains on my way to Balmorhea State Park. (Music : Mission: Boxcat Games)

I am currently waiting for my new art studio to be completed. This video is currently how I feel, as I wait to have a space to paint.

Inside they appear,
as if they are talking, discussing,
color, shape, texture, movement,
silent and submissive,
in scale,
I can feel them, smell them, hear the whispers,
full bloom, waters running wild and downstream,
searching, seeking,
answers all questioning surrounding and sounds of gone by,
there are chapters ending and chapters beginning,
this is the way it works,
this is the way it sings,
this is the moment that arises out of a dead sleep to breath,
to write,
to think upon whats and whys,
to speak about memory and what is to come,
there is beauty here, there is color here,
I feel it chasing after me,
swift and strong, 
I join in the ever changing tide.

Music Kai Engel.

A short video of the Ai Wei Wei installation in Austin, Texas. It was spectacular, Ai is one of my hero's in the art world. Having lived in China and spent a considerable amount of time there, I love the man.
Enjoy.

Here are pieces 7-10 from my series “These are My Shapes. A Conversation with Someone?” Each of these pieces are 77x52” with Acrylic, Crayon, Oil Stick, Oil Pastel, Pastel, Thread, Burlap, Cloth, Graphite and Pastel Pencil on Canvas.

#7 “You Can Not See the Other Side, You Should Wait Though. It’s Good to be Patient.” ..........

#8 ”There Were a lot of Rough Spots Along the Way. (Some of them I don’t want to mention, he said under his breath.)” ..........

#9 “If You Add Up All the Parts, it will Eventually Equal Whole. (He said laughing, a little)” ..........

#10 “No, Seriously. Add up All the Parts.”

These 4 post-neo-expressionist pieces were created over a 8 month period from October 2017 - May 2018.

Short video of my last piece, “How did You, well.....Become You? The You Now. In This Moment. Today. (He truly is curious, because your story matters.) 96x134” . The piece was done on an old studio drop canvas with acrylic, graphite, pastel, crayon and modeling paste. This piece is an abstract expressionist painting and is part of the artist's series "These are My Shapes. A Conversation with Someone". (Music by 6th Sense: Too Complex: It’s Notherground Music!!)

This piece was a commission done during “These are My Shapes” series.

This piece is a commission piece titled "There is a Light Across the Oceans" the piece is 168x96” acrylic, cloth, graphite, Oil Stick, Oil Pastel on canvas Music by Drake Stafford: Yodelling Wall Mart Kid

"It Gives Life" is a commission Piece for a some great friends. This is the last painting in my Austin studio, as I am currently building a new art studio that will be completed in 2 months.

The piece is 65x75" 
acrylic, oil stick, oil pastel, graphite and cloth on canvas.

Music: Kai Engle

“These Fragments Tell My Story”
47x66” acrylic, cloth, oil stick, oil pastel, graphite and canvas pieces on canvas

“These Fragments Tell My Story” is an abstract contemporary painting that encompasses the years, the stories, the heart and the soul behind JSL and their work rescuing girls and women out of sex trafficking and the sex trade.. By using a variety of layers, texture, medium and marks I am working to visualize what lies spiritually and emotionally deep behind the lives impacted, inspired and shared amongst JSL’s journey. All of my work speaks through the story of ones life and the human condition, becoming intertwined between the two. My goal is that each work of art will drive the viewer to an internal conversation of memory and meaning, giving them clarity amongst the tension in their life.

Music: Kai Engel- Denouement

This is the last piece from my series "Fragments". 

72x111” Acrylic, Oil Sticks/Pastel, Cloth and Graphite on Canvas

As you can see in the video the painting takes multiple turns in color, and layer. I knew what I wanted to do in my head, but the translation to canvas just wasn't working out. After a day of thought, frustration and prayer I finally figured out what needed to happen. I washed the piece in gold while adding sections of cloth on the bottom and top right corner, giving the effect of tearing away or breaking through.
 

In this video I am painting a 73x43" piece on canvas using acrylics, cloth, oil sticks, oil pastels and graphite pencils. 

This piece was a gift to my brother and sister in law. My wife and her sister lost their mother to breast cancer in HS, and this last March, on their mothers birthday my brother in law lost his mother to cancer as well. This piece is a representation of the love and bond our family has through their mothers.

Music by Jaydiohead.

In this video I am working with cloth and canvas scraps on canvas for texture. Utilizing gesso as the glue- once dry, applying different medium to the top of it (acrylic, oil stick, oil pastel, pastel pencil and graphite).

In this video I am using different types of material to create texture for a series of abstract studies for large scale pieces. 

I am using cloth and sawdust as I experiment with how each will work. In the end, I found the sawdust too difficult to work with, however it did work and built up a great segment of rough texture. I loved the cloth, and I have begun to use it in different pieces.

All of the items used in these pieces were:
Gesso, Acrylics, Oil Stick, Oil Pastel, Graphite and Cloth on Canvas.

Music: Joy Division- The Kill.

A new large scale abstract painting from my new series "Fragments". 

In this video I am painting over an older piece on canvas using cardboard and rags with modeling paste as texture, acrylic paints, graphite pencil, oil sticks/pastels as the medium. 

"So That Nothing May Be Lost" 74x62". 2016

THE FRAGMENTS MAKE US WHOLE
45x76” Acrylic, Oil Sticks/Pastel, Modeling paste,
Cardboard, Cloth and Graphite on Canvas

Music by Jaydiohead

This is a short video with highlights from my year in the art world, showing my journey from my Austin studio to my residency in Budapest and back again. A lot of amazing moments happened for me this year, from growth in my craft to dealers and representation. I am looking forward to creating in 2017.

Music: Joy Division " The Kill"

42x61" Acrylic, Graphite, Oil Stick, Oil Pastel, Tape on Canvas

"All Things Know" 64x72" Mixed Media from my Cosmos in the Chaos Series. Filmed in my art studio in Austin Texas.

In the studio working on my latest series of art work titled "Cosmos in the Chaos". Filmed on a Canon 7D Mark II and edited in Premiere Pro.

Check out my latest interview on "The Right Space" podcast, where I discuss my process, art studio, life and why I create art. 
http://therightspaceshow.com/ty-clark

Music- Jaydiohead:The Encore Instrumentals

Working on my Cosmos in the Chaos series in my Austin, TX art studio this week. This piece was created with graphite, oil stick and oil pastel on canvas.

In the studio working on my latest series, Cosmos in the Chaos. I am primarily using graphite, oils stick, oil pastels and tape on canvas. Filming myself with a Canon 7D mark II and editing in Premiere Pro.

Working on studies for my Cosmos in the Chaos series.

Studies, Studies, Studies.

A short video from my first day in the studio at my residency in Budapest. My working space is in our Director Beata’s studio basement. This space holds stories from Hungary’s history, from her families history. The house was built by her grandfather, and during German occupation the house was bombed. There were multiple families seeking refuge here in the house. They kept chickens upstairs, for eggs and food. One evening her grandfather was upstairs checking the chickens and he was spotted from the Palace moving around in the window. Orders were given to bomb any house where people were seen moving. The house was bombed. The families were able to survive by taking refuge in the basement. Where I now sit, amongst their memories of fear, joy, tears, laughter, love and chaos. As my hands reach for pencils or pastels, I think about children playing amongst these stone walls and bricks, not knowing the chaos that existed above

A short video of my working in a studio during my artist residency in Budapest, Hungary.

Working through more studies. Using Oil Sticks, Oil pastels, Graphite and Masking tape during my Budapest residency.

Working through more studies in Budapest. Using Oil Sticks, Oil pastels, Graphite and Masking tape. 
Music by Monahans http://www.monahans.net

Working on my piece for our show in Budapest. Read the story behind the piece here: http://www.tynathanclark.com/blog/2016/8/13/budapest-day-11-it-all-comes-together

Working through more studies. Using Oil Sticks, Oil pastels, Graphite and Masking tape in Budapest, Hungary.

This short is from my last day in the studio during my artist residency in Budapest. These are studies on paper using tape, graphite, oil stick and oil pastel. From my studies on Cosmos in Chaos: The Harmony of Spirit and Matter.