Mark's Background
Mark was born and raised in Rhode Island and is a Boston University graduate, and also pursued a Masters degree at University of Rhode Island and Pratt Institute in New York City. His wife, Lori, was born and raised in Maine. Mark moved to Maine in 1989 and built the house they reside in located in the quaint fishing village, New Harbor. Mark’s art is inspired by his surroundings in Maine and in other beautiful places the couple visits in their frequent travels. They have a gallery at their home that’s open to the public across from the town boat landing on the south side of the harbor.
Artist Statement
Peace. Can I state enough that what I hope for, strive for, and live in, is an atmosphere of peace as I paint daily. Is there anything more desirable in our chaotic world? I want to live it, show it, paint it. It, peace, is all around us. We have to look for it in our hearts and then live it out with courage and determination that we will not be cancelled or distracted from such a worthy goal, individually. I found my life’s peace in my Lord and Savior, my Creator who is known by 198 other names and titles. So my attention to this beautiful world created for us to live in and enjoy is to capture it’s beauty in oils, acrylics, and watercolors to share with others.
~ Mark Chesebro
