a bit about me and my work

I am as old as dirt and I draw, paint and strive to create strong thought provoking work by using a variety of approaches. Traditional mediums include ink, watercolor, oils and acrylics. I also do some digital work , mainly coloring or using various screens. Much of my work is inspired by nature and it’s ongoing relationship with humankind.

I live in the port city of Wilmington, North Carolina where I enjoy quick access to various beaches, lakes and critter filled swamps.

I worked for over 25 years as a freelance staff artist for my local newspaper in Erie, Pennsylvania which required me to work in a variety of styles and mediums befitting the subject matter at hand. This led me to compiling a variety of portfolios which resulted in receiving assignments from a wide variety of clientele in both the editorial and children’s book markets. I truly enjoy it all.

Some folks I have worked with over the years include :

The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Houghton Mifflin, Penguin Putnam, The International Herald Tribune, Townsend Press, Rolling Stone, Playboy, The Washington Post, Wilma Magazine, Cicada, Arthur Levine Books, Scholastic, LA Times Syndicate, American Eagle, Saucony Shoes, Bell Atlantic, NPR and The Chicago Tribune to name a few.

When not drawing or painting I can be found playing guitar, hanging out with the family and friends and trying to fulfill my domestic responsibilities as best I can.

Mark Weber

July 2020