“I’m not just an artist; I’m a storyteller whose media happens to be oil paint.
My work starts with studies in real places, so I can find inspiration in the beauty
of everyday moments—from the nostalgic hues of old buildings,
to places that bring back happy memories of times gone by,
and glimpses of moments filled with emotional ties.
My art celebrates these sprinklings of life, inviting you to find the
extraordinary in the ordinary.”
Collectors don't simply seek beauty in their home—they
crave emotional connection.
"I want art that has a meaningful connection to the places
that brought me happiness and adventure" says
many of my collectors.
When you choose a work of art to place in your home,
it can tell a story about how you see the world and
what is important to you.
Mark's dual training as architect and painter grants him a rare vision.
He distills the essence of a location—its geometry, light, and
soul—into compositions of quiet complexity.
Featured in private collections and major exhibitions across
North America, each piece rewards contemplation with
layers of meaning that bring lasting resonance
into your home.
What Collectors Say
"Mark's paintings seem to capture a place in my memory that brings
emotion and soul into our home." Diane Fleming, Gallery Owner
"When I live with Mark's paintings, they become more than
just images- they become an experience, resonating daily and
revealing beauty and memory." Victoria M. Collector
"If you're anything like me, you don't just want art - you
want to feel something every time you glance at a painting.
Mark's painting speak to me". Walter T. Collector
Mark Chases Beauty Around the World
Mark chases beauty, capturing fleeting moments that defy the camera's lens. His small-scale field paintings are living records of atmosphere and color. Back in the studio, these raw sketches grow into larger canvases where spontaneity and refinement collide, transforming a single observed moment into something both grander and more distilled.
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Every great painting starts with ONE critical step that many artists skip: creating a rock-solid foundation of design.
Design Strategies for Powerful Paintings features artist Mark Fehlman revealing how spending more time upfront ensures paintings evolve into masterpieces.
-As both an architect and professional artist, Mark has developed proven strategic planning methods that eliminate the frustrating cycle of corrections, repainting sections, and settling for "acceptable" results.
-In this instructional video, Mark shares his design strategies that bring power to your paintings, then demonstrates them in action with a gorgeous seaside painting created from plein air sketches, photo references, and composition studies.
-Learn to thoroughly enjoy the process while producing work that stands out from the crowd.
