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A graduate of Pfeiffer University, North Carolina State University and The University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Mark earned degrees in Civil Engineering and Vocal Performance. Since 2015, Mark has worked for Soil and Materials Engineers (S&ME, Inc.) out of their Greensboro, NC, office as a senior engineering technician. Since April of 2021, Mark was promoted to the position of Geotechnical Professional II (E.I.T). Mark is also a professional portrait artist located in Salisbury, NC, who, through a multi-faceted background, brings a unique perspective to his work. With an initial plan to pursue a career as an opera singer, Mark relocated to New York City in the 1990s where he eventually found his way to the prestigious Art Students League studying with noted painters and sculptors Frank O’Cain, Leonid Gervitz, and Leonid Lerman. Success at the Arts Students League ushered in awards and commissions including acceptance at the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s copyists program. Since returning to North Carolina, Mark has devoted much of his time to commissioned portraits. He has exhibited in many national juried shows and his work has been featured in solo shows throughout the state, and has himself judged art shows. In May of 2014, Mark was artist in residence at La Macina di San Cresci, Italy. Mark and his wife Caroline have two children: James and Emma.

Listed skills include Art, Fine Art, Portraits, Teaching, and 11 others.