“This artist (Mark Marino) captures the essence of the subject leaving room for the viewer to see and interpret the work individually."
-- Cheryl McNab, Director of WCCFA
I would term my style as interpretive realism, varying in detail. This varied approach can be called Impressionistic, and it often wanders into the realms of Expressionism with colors that push the edges of believability. I am more concerned with accurate impressions than with accurate detail. This is achieved when the colors are right and they work together.
I sometimes prefer to observe the subject and paint the impression later, especially in rapidly changing light conditions or with moving subjects. I prefer to rely on sketches and color studies rather than on photographs when constructing a painting. I find that I can recall colors more correctly from memory than can be obtained with my amateur photography. I like to paint from what I call the “edge of my vision” where I see vivid impressions of color, rather than when looking directly at an object or space where I focus on form and detail.
Exhibition planned for December of 2008