artist spotlight - Mark Taber

A really talented pianist,artist and all around interesting fellow -Mark Taber - watch THIS

I've had the honor of painting him a few times - HERE, HERE.  Not only is he a great model but we always get treated to a little piano during painting breaks.

After watching this, I would love to do a big portrait of him in front of one of his vehicles. ....in fact I would like to do a whole series of real big portraits of artists with their 'stuff'  .....

Mark Taber - portrait series

18x24" oil. back from my painting break - sometimes you just need to do other things to recharge the creative juices.

But nothing could be better for getting my painting groove back than hanging with a bunch of RISD alumni for a portrait session - which is what I did last night- and a GREAT model too.

Seriously this guy was FUN to paint. His name is Mark Taber and he is a local pianist here in RI - we were treated to a bit of his talent while setting up. Thank you Mark.

You can read about Mark HERE