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Gallery Showings
  •  2025 ... 100 Eminent International Art Exhibition, India​
  •  2024 ... 100 Eminent International Art Exhibition, India
  •  2024 Major solo show ... "My Siren Odyssey" Peninsula Gallery, Sidney BC Canada
  • 2023 ... 100 Eminent International Art Exhibition, India
  • 2022 Major solo show ... "Song Of The Siren" Keep Contemporary Gallery, Santa FE, NM USA
  • 2022 ... 100 Eminent International Artists, Art Exhibition, India
  • 2021 Major solo show ... Peninsula Gallery, Sidney BC Canada
  • 2021 group show ... "Artelibre 20x20", hosted by Arte Roma Gallery, Zaragoza Spain 
  • 2020 ... The 20x20 show for 2020, group show, Peninsula Gallery, Victoria BC Canada
  • 2020 ... Major solo show, Peninsula Gallery, Victoria BC Canada
  • 2020 ... 14th ARC Salon awards show, hosted by Sotheby's, New York, USA
  • 2019 ... 14th ARC Salon awards show, hosted by European Museum of Modern Art (MEAM) Barcelona Spain.
  • 2019 ... Group Show "The Magic of Realism" 14th ARC Salon, Haynes Galleries Award winners, Franklin Tennessee, USA.
  • 2019 ... group show "Go Wild" produced by Poets & Artists, hosted by Gormleys Fine Art Gallery, Dublin and later in Belfast, Ireland.​
  • 2019 ... group show "Painting the Figure Now II" produced by Poets & Artists, hosted by the Wausau Museum of Contemporary Art, Wausau WI, USA
  • 2019 ... group show "Painting the Figure Now II" produced by Poets & Artists, hosted by the Zhou B Art Centre, Chicago IL, USA
  • 2019 ... group show "The 5X5 Project" hosted by Abend Gallery, Denver CO, USA
  • 2018 ... group show "28th Annual Holiday Miniature Show" hosted by Abend Gallery, Denver CO, USA
  • 2018/19 ... group show "20 Años, en 20x20, Galleria Artelibre, hosted by European Museum of Modern Art (MEAM) Barcelona Spain
  • 2018 ... group show "5X5 III" Hosted by Abend Gallery, Denver CO. USA
  • 2018 ... group show "The 10"x10" Exhibition" Hosted by Abend Gallery, Denver CO. USA
  • 2018 ... Imaginative Realism group show "Event Horizon" Hosted by IX Gallery, Reading PA. USA
  • 2017 Major Show... "Canadian Legacy," McMillan Centre for the Arts, Parksville BC
  • 2016 ... Houston Art Fair, Houston Texas, hosted by Arcadia Contemporary Gallery, Culver City, Los Angeles, CA, USA
  • 2016 ... Resident collection, Arcadia Contemporary Gallery, Culver City, Los Angeles, CA, USA
  • 2015 Major show ... "Into the Soul," RJD Gallery, Sag Harbour New York, group show
  • 2015 Group show ... RJD Gallery, Sag Harbour, NY, USA
  • 2015  Sooke Fine Art Show ... Sooke BC, competitive juried show
  • 2014 Major show ... Brentwood Bay Resort and Spa, Brentwood Bay, BC entitled "Sirens"
  • 2013  Sooke Fine Art Show ... Sooke BC, competitive juried show
  • 2013  Painters at Painters ... Artists in Residence, group show
  • 2012  Avenue Gallery ... Victoria, BC, entitled "Celebrating Small VII," group show
  • 2012  Major show... Avenue Gallery, Victoria, BC, entitled "Regatta," 2 person show
  • 2012  Major solo show ... Bellevue Gallery, West Vancouver, BC, entitled "Childs Play"
  • 2012  The Coast Collective ... Colwood, BC , group show
  • 2012   Painters at Painters ... Artists in Residence, group show
  • 2011   Major solo show ...The Sculpture Studio, Victoria, BC , entitled "The Winter Show"
  • 2011   Avenue Gallery ... Victoria, BC, entitled "Celebrating Small VII," group show
  • 2011   White Rock Galley ... White Rock, BC, Open House, group show
  • 2011   Avenue Gallery ... Victoria, BC, entitled "Go Big or Go Home," group show
  • 2011   FCA ... Annual International Representational AIRS Show, Vancouver BC,  juried show ...      Award for Best Figurative painting
  • 2010  White Rock Galley ... White Rock, BC, Open House, group show
  • 2010  Avenue Gallery ... Victoria, BC, entitled "Celebrating Small VI," group show
  • 2010 Major show ... Avenue Gallery, Victoria, BC, entitled "The Modern Figure," group show
  • 2010  FCA, Annual International Representational ... "AIRS" Show, Vancouver BC, juried show
  • 2010  FCA, Painting On The Edge ... Vancouver BC, competitive juried show
  • 2010   Sooke Fine Art Show ... Sooke BC, competitive juried show ...                                                         Award for Best Painting
  • 2010   Major show ... Avenue Gallery, Victoria, BC, entitled "Form Rearranged," group show
  • 2010   Avenue Gallery ... Victoria, BC, entitled "Lush", group show
  • 2010  The Coast Collective, Colwood, BC, group show
  • 2009 ... Avenue Gallery, Victoria, BC, group show
  • 2009 Major Solo show ... Avenue Gallery, Victoria, BC, entitled "Elements of Nature"
  • 2009   The Coast Collective ... Michosen, BC, group show
  • 2008   Avenue Gallery ... Victoria, BC, group show
  • 2008   Major solo show ... Avenue Gallery, Victoria, BC, entitled "At Play"
  • 2007   Major show ... Winchester Gallery, Victoria, BC, three person show
  • 2005   Major show ... Winchester Gallery, Victoria, BC, three person show
  • 1999-2000   Major show ... Austria, three person show
  • 1998   Major show ... Broadmead Gallery, Victoria, BC, three person show
  • 1996  Major show ... Broadmead Gallery, Victoria, BC, three person show
  • 1995   Major show ... Great West Art, Chemainus, BC, three person show
  • 1993   Major show ... Louise Matskie Gallery, Seattle, WA, USA, three person show
  • 1992   Major show ... Great West Art, Chemainus, BC, three person show
 
Awards
  • 2024 Finalist  "The Pollinators"  Fiesta Art Exhibition,  India
  • 2022 Silver Award "The Pollinators"  Fiesta Art Exhibition,  India
  • 2021 Finalist "Shattered Peace" 16th International ARC Salon Competition
  • 2021 Finalist "The Evolution of Empathy" 16th International ARC Salon Competition
  • 2021 Semi Finalist "Oxygen" 16th International ARC Salon Competition
  • 2020 Finalist "Cipher" 15th International ARC Salon Competition
  • 2020  Semi finalist "The Pollinators" 15th International ARC Salon Competition
  • 2019   Haynes Galleries Award "Labyrinth" 14th International ARC Salon Competition
  • 2019   Finalist, "Sirenia, study" 14th International ARC Salon Competition
  • 2018   Finalist, "Metamorphosis, study" 13th International ARC Salon Competition
  • 2018   Finalist, "Envoy" 13th International ARC Salon Competition  for 2018
  • 2018   First place, "Oil Tide, study" Environment First Art Competition, hosted by Artwork Archive
  • 2017   Finalist, "Salvation" 12th International ARC Salon Competition
  • 2017   Finalist, "Imminent, study" 12th International ARC Salon Competition
  • 2017   Finalist, "Idiosyncratic Monochromes" feature competition, PA Magazine
  • 2011   Award of Excellence, Federation of Canadian Artists (Vancouver, BC)
  • 2010   First place, American Art Awards (Los Angeles, Ca, USA)
  • 2010   Second place, American Art Awards (Los Angeles, Ca, USA)
  • 2010   Best Painting, Sooke Fine Art Show (Sooke, BC)
  • 2009   Bronze Medal, Prix Olympia 2009, Olympic Organizing Committee (Copenhagen, Denmark)
  • 2009   Finalist, Artist's Magazine, competition (USA)
  • 2008   Finalist, International Artist Magazine, competition (USA)
  • 2008   Finalist, The Artist Network, competition (USA)
  • 2000   Silver Medal, Summit Creative Awards (Portland, OR)
  • 1999   Best of Show, GDC (Victoria, BC)
  • 1999   Award of Merit, GDC (Victoria, BC)
  • 1999   Lotus Award, N.A.B.S. (Vancouver, BC)
  • 1999   Award of Merit, N.A.B.S. (Vancouver, BC)
  • 1999   Award of Merit, Applied Arts Magazine (Toronto, On)
  • 1997   Award of Merit, GDC (Vancouver, BC)
  • 1996   Award of Merit, GDC (Vancouver, BC)
  • 1994   Award of Merit, CAPIC National Annual Show (Toronto, On)
  • 1993   Lotus Award, N.A.B.S. (Vancouver, BC)
  • 1993   Award of Merit, CAPIC National Annual Show
  • 1993   Award of Merit, Studio Magazine (Toronto, On)
  • 1993   Award of Merit, Applied Arts Magazine (Toronto, On)
  • 1993   Award of Merit, CAPIC National Annual Show (Toronto, On)
  • 1991   Award of Excellence, CAPIC National Annual Show (Toronto, On)
  • 1991   Award of Distinction, CAPIC National Annual Show (Toronto, On)
  • 1991   Bronze Medal, CAPIC National Annual Show (Toronto, On)
  • 1991   Award of Merit, CAPIC National Annual Show (Toronto, On)
  • 1991   Award of Merit, CAPIC National Annual Show (Toronto, On)
  • 1990   Award of Merit, CAPIC National Annual Show (Toronto, On)
  • 1990   Award of Merit, CAPIC National Annual Show (Toronto, On)
  • 1990   Award of Merit, CAPIC National Annual Show (Toronto, On)
  • 1990   Award of Merit, CAPIC National Annual Show (Toronto, On)
  • 1990   Award of Merit, CAPIC National Annual Show (Toronto, On)
  • 1990   Award of Merit, CAPIC National Annual Show (Toronto, On)
  • 1990   Award of Merit, CAPIC National Annual Show (Toronto, On)
  • 1990   Award of Merit, CAPIC National Annual Show (Toronto, On)
  • 1989   First Place award, ATPA Adwheel Competition (Atlanta, Ga)
  • 1989   First Place award, ATPA Adwheel Competition (Atlanta, Ga)
  • 1989   First Place award, ATPA Adwheel Competition (Atlanta, Ga)
  • 1987   Award of Excellence, GDC (Vancouver, BC)
  • 1985   Award of Merit, Studio Magazine Creative Decade (Toronto, On)
  • 1979   College scholarship, BC Lieutenant-Governor’s Art Scholarship

Major Commissions
  • 2014 Post Office of Luxembourg, commission of 12 paintings for postage stamp application.
  • 2012 Canada Post, painting for use on a postage stamp, entitled "The Gate of Harmonious Interest."
  • 2012 Post Office of Liechtenstein, commission of 20 paintings for postage stamp application.
  • 2012 Canada Post, Painting for use on a postage stamp, commemorating the 200 year anniversary of the Selkirk Settlement in Manitoba, Canada.
  • 2010 Post Office Of Liechtenstein, Paintings for use on 2 stamps, commemorating Liechtenstein's athletes in the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Games.
  • 2006 Canada Post, Paintings for use on 2 Stamps, featuring Canadian Olympic Athletes in the Turin Olympic Games
  • 1990 Murals painted for Town of Chetwynd, BC Canada
  • 1985 Murals on the US Pavilion of Expo '86, Vancouver, BC, Canada
  • 1986 Murals for the Town of Chemainus, BC, Canada
  • 1984 Murals for Syncrude Canada, Fort Mcmurray, AB, Canada
  • 1983 Murals for the Town of Vegreville, AB, Canada
  • 1982 Murals for the Town of Fort Saskatchewan, AB, Canada
  • 1980 t0 present, Numerous private commissions

Adjudicating
  • 2022   The Sooke Fine Art Show, Sooke, BC
  • 2021   Bindas Art Group Competition, India
  • 2008   The Sidney Fine Art Show, Sidney, BC
  • 2007   The Sidney Fine Art Show, Sidney, BC
  • 2006   The Sidney Fine Art Show, Sidney, BC
  • 2004   The Saanich Peninsula Arts and Crafts Show, Sidney, BC

Instruction
For the past 40 years, Mark has shared his techniques in demonstrations, workshops and classes throughout Western Canada and overseas. Mark has also been on staff as a painting instructor at Vancouver Community College, the Vancouver School Board, and the Burnaby School Board. 

Beginning in 1986, Mark, his father Harry and sister Caren have hosted painting tours in Europe, Asia and North America. Their very different styles, subjects and approaches have provided a rich experience for their students and a unique aesthetic texture for their fellow travellers.

Mentoring
Mark is currently holding an ongoing mentoring program through the Mastrius group, based in Calgary Alberta. Through live on-live meetings, Mark is mentoring numerous emerging artists around the globe.

Memberships
  • 2019 selected as member of the ARS Magistris movement, Sicily, Italy
  • 2017 Art Renewal Centre, juried for inclusion with the designation "Associate Living Master."
  • 2012-2016, Painters at Painters, Artist in Residence
  • 2015-present, Canada Post Advisory Council
  • 2010-2015, Federation Of Canadian Artists
  • 1990, Vice-president in charge of business practices CAPIC (now the Canadian Association of Professional Image Creators)
  • 1988-1996, Active member CAPIC, (now the Canadian Association of Professional Image Creators)
  • 1988-1989, Board of directors CAPIC, (now the Canadian Association of Professional Image Creators)
  • 1988-present, Capilano College Alumni Association
  • 1983-1988, President of the Western Renaissance Artists Society
  • 1983-1984, Advisory Council, Capilano University Communication Arts Program

​Fundraising and Philanthropy
Canadian National Institute for the Blind ...
   Mark and his family have donated their art to the CNIB on a regular basis over many years. In 2022 he was selected as  Honorary Chairman for the "Eye Appeal" event, donating his artwork and recruiting artists for fundraising auction donations and participating in promotional activities and publications to promote the event. 
 

Children’s Health Foundation of Vancouver Island (formerly the Queen Alexandra Foundation for Children and Families) ...
   In conjunction with his "At Play" solo show at the Avenue Gallery in Victoria BC, Mark organized the production of limited edition cards and prints of a custom painting celebrating the work of the Queen Alexandria Foundation. All profits from the sale of reproductions and the original artwork were donated to support QA programs.


The Help Fill a Dream Foundation ...
   In conjunction with his "Elements of Nature" solo show at the Avenue Gallery in Victoria BC, Mark organized the production and sale of limited edition cards and prints of his artwork. All profits from the sale of reproductions were donated to support the help Fill a Dream Foundation.

Sail and Life Training Society (SALTS)
   
Mark and his late father Harry have been long time supporters of the SALTS organization, organizing fundraising art shows and donating their artwork to help support their work. SALTS is a non profit Christian organization that provides sail and life lessons for 1700 young people each year on it's tall ships and provides a valued to maritime heritage on Canada's west coast.

Big Brothers, Big Sisters, Victoria 
   
Mark has donated his artwork in support of 
Big Brothers, Big Sisters programs.  Mark's wife Lisa was a mentor for several girls over the years and continues on an informal basis to this day.
 
The Kidney Foundation of Canada ...
   
Mark has donated his artwork in support of  the Kidney Foundation programs over the years.

The Ghadban Family Support Group ...
   Mark has donated his artwork to fundraise for the sponsoring the Ghadban family, a refugee family escaping war torn Syria.

Select client list

  • Disney
  • Sony
  • Starbucks
  • Microsoft
  • AT&T
  • Intel
  • XEROX
  • Motorola
  • Hewlett Packard
  • Nintendo
  • Volkswagon
  • Toyota
  • Pepsi
  • Canada Post
  • Post Office of Liechtenstein
  • Post Office of Luxembourg
  • Imperial oil
  • Chevron Oil
  • Petro-Canada
  • Slumberger Sima
  • Intrawest Whistler / Blackcomb
  • Marathon Realty
  • Canadian Airlines
  • Canadian National
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