Words From Mark:
Mark was born and raised in Fairbanks, Alaska.  As a boy, he explored the interior of Alaska by riverboat and vehicle, while accompanying his father on hunting and
fishing expeditions.  Mark was moved by the beauty and ruggedness of Alaska at an early age.  "I can't remember a time when I wasn't excited about art".  Mark has lived all but a few years of his life in Alaska and has seen many changes in the state he calls home.

During his life, Mark has been employed as a logger, commercial fisherman, welder, fiberglass repairman and as a social worker.  He is currently self- employed as a full time artist.  At present, he resides in Sitka, Alaska with his wife, teenage daughter, and three young sons.

"My philosophy on painting is simple" he says, "a good painting should invoke feelings- good feelings, I hope.  Alaska provides me with and unending source of inspiration, awe inspiring beauty that points to an awesome creator."  Psalms 19:1

His work is heavily influenced by Alaskan artist Ernest Robertson.