Buffalo Newsstand by Clark McDougall

Clark McDougall
(1921–1980)

Clark McDougall was a self‑taught painter from St. Thomas, Ontario. Raised on a farm, he began painting local farms and townscapes as a teenager. Influenced by Charles Burchfield, Henri Matisse and the Fauves, his early work used bright colours and expressive brushstrokes. After suffering a heart attack in 1957, McDougall switched to using quick‑drying black enamel paint applied in bold outlines reminiscent of stained glass. The outlines allowed him to capture fleeting light and atmosphere on site. McDougall painted scenes of rural Ontario and small‑town life, and his work has been exhibited widely. He remained dedicated to capturing the spirit of his community until his death in 1980. McDougall’s works are in numerous public collections and is represented by Michael Gibson Gallery.