Upon leaving advertising in 2017 after 35 years as a Creative Director/Art Director, Marc searched for a new creative path. Pastels had always been intriguing to him given their immediacy of use and vibrant color palette. Marc appreciated the beauty of the outdoors, so becoming a landscape artist was a perfect fit for him. Expressing the drama of light, shadow and values, while composing a scene to help the viewer experience what he sees is very fulfilling to him.

Marc works in studio and en plein air in many unique places – the beauty and diversity of Marin County, the Puget Sound in Olympia, WA and the vineyards of Napa Valley. However, the area that’s the most meaningful to him is the Monterey Peninsula – “Painter’s Paradise”. The dramatic light, spectacular beaches and endless beauty is unmatched.

Marc has studied with Albert Handell, Kim Lordier, Jacob Aguiar, Terri Ford, Bill Cone, Barbara Lawrence, Nancy Nowak, Clark Mitchell and Vianna Szabo. He’s also currently mentoring with Jacob Aguiar and Skip Whitcomb.

He lives in Marin County with his wife, Sheila and their golden retrievers Joy and Lucy, whose brother is named Picasso. Art must run in the family.

Marc is a member of the American Impressionist Society (IAS), California Central Coast Pastel Society (CCCPS), International Association of Pastel Societies (IAPS), Pastel Society of America (PSA), Pastel Society of Southern California (PSSC) and Pastel Society of the West Coast (PSWC).