"Scratched" - art by Linda Heath Clark

ARTHOUSE is proud to present the art exhibition “Scratched” in the ARTHOUSE Main Gallery, November 5, 2026 – December 6, 2026.

Please join us as we feature the exquisite detail of Linda Heath Clark’s stunning scratchboard and acrylic work at ARTHOUSE on R Gallery, 1021 R Street in Sacramento. Her solo show, “Scratched”, is an exploration of texture and the three-dimensional effects found within the natural world.

The opening reception, including an opportunity to meet the artist, is Saturday, November 14 from 5:00pm – 8:00pm. Linda will present an artist’s talk at 6:00pm that evening. The closing reception is Sunday, December 6 from 1:00pm - 4:00pm. During the closing reception, Linda will conduct a scratchboard demonstration that will begin at 1:30pm.

Linda Heath Clark is a Master Scratchboard Artist (MSA) living in the Sierra Nevada foothills of Northern California. Her scratchboard art spans realism to abstract. After obtaining a bachelor’s degree in Art with a minor in Biology, Linda’s interest in wildlife and science led to positions illustrating museum exhibits and ultimately to working sixteen years as a scientific illustrator.

Using scratching techniques with acrylic, Linda strives for highly detailed textures and a three-dimensional feel in both her realistic and abstract pieces. She was awarded Master Scratchboard Artist (MSA) status by the International Society of Scratchboard Artists in 2016, and has been shown and won awards at local, regional, national, and international shows.

She has lectured and led workshops on scratchboard and the principles of scientific illustration at the Smithsonian Natural History Museum, the University of California at Santa Cruz, and the Oakland Museum of California.

During the opening art reception for Linda, ARTHOUSE resident artists will open their studios to the public for Second Saturday, November 14, 2026 from 5:00pm – 8:00pm.

To learn more about Linda Heath Clark, please visit: lindaheathclark.com.

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