Live An Artful Life® Gallery in The Plains, VA will host a unique solo exhibit "Mindscapes" by widely acclaimed local artist Donna Clark. The show will run from August 31st through September 28th. The public is invited to an opening reception on Sunday, September 7th, 5:00 - 7:00 PM. In addition to the show Clark will be demonstrating her distinctive painting technique, in the gallery, on September 14, 2014 staring at 2:00 PM. The demonstration is a great opportunity to watch her paint and ask questions of this very talented artist.

Clark was born in New York City and lived most of her life in the Lower Hudson Valley. She studied painting, printmaking and photography at Bard College and earned a BA degree in painting. While attending Bard she developed a passionate interest in printmaking and photography. Clark had the unique opportunity to study monotype printmaking with the renowned master printmaker Matt Phillips, photography with contemporary photographer Doug Baz and painting with Alan Cote. She has exhibited work in many shows throughout New York State and New England as well as Virginia. She says of her work, "I am inspired by the sunrises, sunsets, clouds, rain, mist and sunshine. A snapshot in time translates into my inner consciousness and then I create abstract paintings referencing the natural world."

Live An Artful Life® Gallery is an artful lifestyle gallery featuring fine art and fine craft handmade in America. The gallery is located at 6474 Main Street in The Plains, VA. Hours are Wednesday through Saturday, 11:00 - 6:00 PM and Sunday 11:00 - 4:00 PM. Additional information about the gallery as well as upcoming events is available by calling 540-263-9797 or visiting the web site at www.LiveAnArtfulLife.com.