Mark Nutt

Paints vivid intuitive abstract oils & realist landscapes in oil & watercolor that emotionally engage, evokes universal archetypes, meld creativity & spirituality within expressionism, manifest energy, in spirit, vision and life experience, with color, light, and contrast. Use of varied materials on stretched or paneled canvas, influenced by historical methods, enables under-laid acrylic & natural crystals to texture grounds, including metal leaf, while utilizing hand-made and commercial oils and mediums. Composition, drawing & sculpture with theatre design, scenic painting & art history provide practical structure. Plein air landscapes reveal luminous skies-an ethereal quality carrying into his abstract work. Fine art consulting - collecting, art handling, archival methods, art appreciation; Interior, graphic, event & floral design. Instruction of painting, ceramics, drawing and art history emphasizing design, composition, materials, practice and historical perspective. He continues to study materials, practice and historical perspective while consulting & teaching privately beyond his studio work.