Mark was a career English teacher and school administrator who found his” labor of love” in painting near the end of his first career. Full of stories from his education days, he sees painting as another way to tell stories. An avid plein air painter and art collector, he gravitates toward water, open vistas with occasional buildings thrown in for his subject matter. He is known for his bright pastels and “colorist,” atmospheric renderings. Mark enjoys sharing his work in gallery shows, plein air events, and he is an active member of various art organizations.