Born and raised in Southeastern Oregon, I began drawing at an early age. Growing up I spent a great deal of time camping and fishing in the mountains of Central Idaho. This is where my love of nature began. By age thirteen I took up birdwatching after going on a few outings with a friend whose brother was working on his biology thesis. The subject was the feeding habits of the Marsh Wren. It was there I combined my love of art with my love of birds.
My goal as a wildlife artist is to capture the beauty of nature. I paint what I see, to me nothing is more artistic than nature's perfect form. I work from my own reference photographs, mounts, and field observations in order to accurately portray my subjects.
I combine realism with subtle impressionism to create the feeling of depth in my paintings.
My painting techniques are self taught. I learned through trial and error. My favorite surface to paint on is Clayboard. I use the original smooth Clayboard® for its lack of texture. I'm able to paint as much or as little detail as need be. As far as paint brushes go, I prefer filberts and liners. Filberts are very diverse. I am able to use them for many different applications. Liners are great for fine details, having just enough body to support the paint , yet small enough for very fine lines. I chose acrylic paint for its ease of mixing. Just a little water and a Masterson "Sta-Wet" Palette® and I'm ready to go.
I hope you enjoy the website.......
My goal as a wildlife artist is to capture the beauty of nature. I paint what I see, to me nothing is more artistic than nature's perfect form. I work from my own reference photographs, mounts, and field observations in order to accurately portray my subjects.
I combine realism with subtle impressionism to create the feeling of depth in my paintings.
My painting techniques are self taught. I learned through trial and error. My favorite surface to paint on is Clayboard. I use the original smooth Clayboard® for its lack of texture. I'm able to paint as much or as little detail as need be. As far as paint brushes go, I prefer filberts and liners. Filberts are very diverse. I am able to use them for many different applications. Liners are great for fine details, having just enough body to support the paint , yet small enough for very fine lines. I chose acrylic paint for its ease of mixing. Just a little water and a Masterson "Sta-Wet" Palette® and I'm ready to go.
I hope you enjoy the website.......
Mark Butler Bio and Artists Statement
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