{"title":"McCrone, Mark","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\"\u003eMark began his career as a sign designer and painter, specializing in large format pictorial billboards. Working for Canada's largest outdoor advertising companies Mediacom \u0026amp; Patterson Outdoor for 25 years. Works featured nationally in all major and minor Canadian cities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\"\u003eHis art education continues with independent, formal, and mentorship studies in oil painting. He continues to build his personal stye. Mark's works are held in collections throughout Canada and the United States. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\"\u003eSince moving to Nova Scotia, Mark has been inspired by his surrounding landscapes, historical architecture, and local portrait painting. Mark is influenced by European and North American post-impressionist painters, most importantly The Group of Seven, Andrew Wyeth, and Vincent Van Gogh. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16.0pt; font-family: HelveticaNeue; mso-bidi-font-family: HelveticaNeue; color: #971e62; mso-font-kerning: 0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eArtist Statement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\"\u003eI am inspired by the present day, recording my surroundings visually. Capturing the nuances of the region and everyday life. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\"\u003eIn my work, I observe nature, architecture, and people for the purpose of expressing visually stimulating paintings that inspire the viewer. Visual record-taking of daily life as it presents itself inspires me to capture many different subjects. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\"\u003eMy technique is spontaneous and painterly yet not over thought. I like the freedom of colour and texture that is defiant of convention to produce works that cannot by segmented. My practice is ever evolving. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1631\/2725\/collections\/VillagePower.jpg?v=1783966785","url":"https:\/\/teichertgallery.ca\/collections\/mccrone-mark.oembed","provider":"Teichert Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}