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Artist Statement/Bio/CV
Artist
Statement - In my paintings, I find connecting threads throughout the world and infuse humor into everyday scenarios. Sparked by personal experiences and the observation of my surroundings, I seek resonance in our shared thoughts, dreams, and idiosyncrasies, weaving them into the tapestry of my artwork. I use a bright luminous palette to inject humor and color into the dull or show a different side of the expected.
My paintings
blend humor, rich color, and texture, encouraging viewers to find beauty in the
unexpected. With a focus on human experiences, I use color as a
universal language to evoke emotion and reflection.
If a viewer stops for a
moment to reflect on my work—feeling something, whether it’s emotion,
curiosity, or a memory—then I’ve succeed.
BIO - Born in 1965 in Beacon NY, Mark is an artist based in Las Vegas known for his impressionist paintings that capture people, places and all the events in his life.Timeless and tasteful, or modern and messy, images in his life demand to be examined. Mark mainly uses acrylic paint to create highly textured, three-dimensional works on canvas. A graduate of San Jose State’s art program, Mark’s first influence was his great uncle Alfred Pizzarelli, an artist from New York City in the 1950’s-60’s. He used to look at all Alfred’s wonderful paintings and wonder “Who are these people?” and think they were trying to speak just to him by way of expressions and surrounding colors. Mark’s paintings are meant to burst with energy, life and texture hoping that they might speak to the viewer in some way. You can catch Mark’s artwork around Las Vegas in casinos, restaurants, wineries and local/regional galleries. When Mark’s not working, he’s spending time with his wife Alicia and their English bulldog Belma hoping to catch the next expression to put on canvas.
BIO - Born in 1965 in Beacon NY, Mark is an artist based in Las Vegas known for his impressionist paintings that capture people, places and all the events in his life.Timeless and tasteful, or modern and messy, images in his life demand to be examined. Mark mainly uses acrylic paint to create highly textured, three-dimensional works on canvas. A graduate of San Jose State’s art program, Mark’s first influence was his great uncle Alfred Pizzarelli, an artist from New York City in the 1950’s-60’s. He used to look at all Alfred’s wonderful paintings and wonder “Who are these people?” and think they were trying to speak just to him by way of expressions and surrounding colors. Mark’s paintings are meant to burst with energy, life and texture hoping that they might speak to the viewer in some way. You can catch Mark’s artwork around Las Vegas in casinos, restaurants, wineries and local/regional galleries. When Mark’s not working, he’s spending time with his wife Alicia and their English bulldog Belma hoping to catch the next expression to put on canvas.
Artist CV
Education - 1990 BS Advertising/Art San Jose State, CA
Represented by:
Art Scene West - Seaport Village, San Diego
Covet Art Gallery - 1922 S Coast Hwy, Oceanside, CA
Mad Gallery - 1312 S Main St, Las Vegas, NV
Agora Gallery - 530 W 25th Street, New York, NY
Artio Gallery - One Art Space, 23 Warren Street, New York
Xanadu Gallery - 7039 E. Main St. #101 Scottsdale, AZ
Exhibitions & Residencies
2026:
Marin Society of Artists - "Bold and Free" 4/16/26 - 6/15/26 - Marin CA
KBM Art Gallery - "Artistic Animals 2026" - CA
Grey Cube Gallery - "Colors" 2026 Online Art Exhibition. Honorable Mention
HMVC Gallery - "Influences 2" (3/1 - 3/31) NYC
Covet Art Gallery - "Chef's Kiss" (3/1 - 3/31) Oceanside, CA
Liam's Den & Bubble Bar - "The Heart of Vegas" Venetian Las Vegas, NV
Grey Cube Gallery - "Animals" 2026 Online Art Exhibition
Fusion Art - "Urban Landscapes" 2026 Online Art Exhibition Santa Fe, NM
View Arts Center - "Wit, Wonder and Whimsy" Old Forge NY 12/12, 2025 - 3/7, 2026
Marin Society of Artists - "Bold and Free" 4/16/26 - 6/15/26 - Marin CA
KBM Art Gallery - "Artistic Animals 2026" - CA
Grey Cube Gallery - "Colors" 2026 Online Art Exhibition. Honorable Mention
HMVC Gallery - "Influences 2" (3/1 - 3/31) NYC
Covet Art Gallery - "Chef's Kiss" (3/1 - 3/31) Oceanside, CA
Liam's Den & Bubble Bar - "The Heart of Vegas" Venetian Las Vegas, NV
Grey Cube Gallery - "Animals" 2026 Online Art Exhibition
Fusion Art - "Urban Landscapes" 2026 Online Art Exhibition Santa Fe, NM
View Arts Center - "Wit, Wonder and Whimsy" Old Forge NY 12/12, 2025 - 3/7, 2026
2025:
Fusion Art - "RED" 2025 Online Art Exhibition Santa Fe, NM
Fine Line Creative Arts Center - Kavanagh Gallery - "Animalia" (10/16 - 11/20) St. Charles, IL
HMVC Gallery - "Freestyle 3.0" (8/1 - 8/31) NYC
Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery - "Cityscapes" Art Exhibition, FLA
Art Scene West - "San Diego's Finest Art Show" Seaport Village, San Diego
Rhode Island Watercolor Society - "Colorful Symphony" Pawtucket, RI
Covet Art Gallery - "Off The Hook" Oceanside, CA
Liam's Den & Bubble Bar - "Inspired by HIM" Venetian Las Vegas, NV
Rhode Island Watercolor Society - "In The City" Pawtucket, RI
Las Vegas Arts Commission and the Nevada Clay Guild - "Celebrating Life!" - Las Vegas, NV
The Hummingbird and Dragonfly Art Gallery - "Landscapes " Los Angeles, CA
KBM Art Gallery - Group Exhibition - "Lucky Green" CA
The Hummingbird and Dragonfly Art Gallery - "Endless Creativity" Los Angeles, CA
KBM Art Gallery - "Artistic Animals" - CA
Memento Mori Gallery - "High Noon Art Show" - 1/3/25 - 1/25/25 - CO
Gallerium & The Book of Arts - "Spectrum" - 12/14/24 - 2/14/25 - Canada
Liam's Den & Bubble Bar Residency - Venetian Las Vegas, NV
Webster Arts Gallery - "The Color of Warmth" January 3-31, 2025 - Webster Groves, MO
Palate Restaurant - Resident Artist - Downtown Las Vegas Arts District
KBM Art Gallery - Group Exhibition - "New Year, New Art" CA
2024:
ExhibitZone/Bifarin - "Vacations" - 2024 Exhibition - Canada
HMVC Gallery - "Bright Palettes" (11/1/24 - 11/30/24) NYC
ExhibitZone/Bifarin - "True Beauty" - 2024 Exhibition - Canada
HMVC Gallery - "Best of Me" (10/1/24 - 10/31/24) NYC
Palate Restaurant - Resident Artist - Downtown Las Vegas Arts District
HMVC Gallery - "Best of Me" (10/1/24 - 10/31/24) NYC
Palate Restaurant - Resident Artist - Downtown Las Vegas Arts District
HMVC Gallery - "Moments" (6/1/24 - 6/29/24) NYC
KBM Art Gallery - "Great Green" CA
d'ART Center - National Exhibition of Floral and Botanical Artworks During Garden Week April 20 - May 11, 2024. VA
Artio Gallery - International Group Exhibition: April 2024 “Interconnecting Lines” NYC
KBM Art Gallery - "Great Green" CA
d'ART Center - National Exhibition of Floral and Botanical Artworks During Garden Week April 20 - May 11, 2024. VA
Artio Gallery - International Group Exhibition: April 2024 “Interconnecting Lines” NYC
ExhibitZone/Bifarin - Seasons: Spring - 2024 Canada
Agora Gallery - "Spring Forward" NYC
LAS LAGUNA Art Gallery - "All Things Considered" Exhibition - Laguna Beach, CA
The Hummingbird and Dragonfly Art Gallery - "Serene Scenes" Los Angeles, CA
Status Champange Lounge Residency - 2024 Venetian Las Vegas, NV
HMVC Gallery - "Piece of Me" NYC (2/1/24 - 2/29/24) NYC
KBM Art Gallery - "Radiant Red" (2/14/24 - 3/28/24) CA
Red Bluff Gallery - Art 4 Animals - Benefiting the Accidental Animal Rescue Center CA
Conrad West - Group Exhibit, Las Vegas -NV
Influx Gallery - Perpetual Exhibition, Notting Hill - London
Gallery Andrea - Visiting Artist Feburary-March, Scottsdale, AZ
Influx Gallery - Perpetual Exhibition, Notting Hill - London
Gallery Andrea - Visiting Artist Feburary-March, Scottsdale, AZ
2023:
Influx Gallery - "I See An Alligator" Artist of the Month Honorable Mention
HMVC Gallery - Virtual Solo Show - December 2023, New York
Xanadu Gallery - XAC - Scottsdale, AZ
O'Hanlon Center for the Arts - Autumn's Palette, Mill Valley, California
HMVC Gallery - Virtual Solo Show - December 2023, New York
Xanadu Gallery - XAC - Scottsdale, AZ
O'Hanlon Center for the Arts - Autumn's Palette, Mill Valley, California
Jones Gallery - November Group Art Show, Kansas City, MO
Redwood Art Group - Art Santa Fe, Santa Fe, NM
Naturalist Gallery of Contemporary Art - Landscape Collection Oct 29-Dec 28th
HMVC Gallery - "Blu Bamboo" 3rd place show winner!! November Vibrant Visions Show, New York, NY
KBM Art Gallery - Group Exhibition: Tranquil & Thankful, CA
Red Bluff Art Gallery - FLoRA & FauNA, CA
KBM Art Gallery - Group Exhibition: Any Art, Any Time CA
MADS ART GALLERY - "INCUBO D'ARTISTA": New worldwide event 16 November 2023, Italy
KBM Art Gallery - Group Exhibition: Year End Art Extravaganza CA
KBM Art Gallery - Group Exhibition: Year End Art Extravaganza CA
2022:
Vegas Valley Winery - 6 Month Residency Tasting Room, Las Vegas, NV
Publications
2026
PJAS Publication - Summer 2026
PJAS Publication - Summer 2026
2025
Monochromica - The Journal Of Monochrome Art - Issue 001 (Blue)
Canvas Rebel - Meet Mark Shevetone
Novum Artis Issue - 007-010
Novum Artis Issue - 007-010
2024:
Novum Artis Issue - 001-002-003-005
2023:
Artistcloseup - Contemporary Art Magazine #12
Artistcloseup - Contemporary Art Magazine #11
Artistcloseup - Contemporary Art Magazine #6
Artistcloseup - Artist's Interview August 18th
Artistcloseup - Contemporary Art Magazine #11
Artistcloseup - Contemporary Art Magazine #6
Artistcloseup - Artist's Interview August 18th
Xanadu Gallery's Art Catalogue - November/December
Create! Magazine - "Fresh Paint" – Juried by Margaret Winslow, Curator of Contemporary Art, Delaware Art Museum - Special Mention
