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Paintings & Drawings
He who works with his hands is a laborer.
He who works with his hands and his head is a craftsman.
He who works with his hands and his head and his heart is an artist.
St. Francis of Assisi
Love the art in yourself, not yourself in the art
― Konstantin Stanislavski
The essence of all beautiful art, all great art, is gratitude
― Friedrich Nietzsche
When I judge art, I take my painting and put it next to a God made object, like a tree or a flower. If it clashes, it is not art.
― Paul Cezanne
A work of art which did not begin in emotion is not art.
― Paul Cézanne
Art has the ability to redeem life by finding beauty in even the worst aspects of things.
― Sir Roger Scruton
If I create from the heart, nearly everything works; if from the head, almost nothing
― Marc Chagall
Art and artists are a portal to the divine
― Jordan Peterson
I paint flowers so they will not die.
― Frida Kahlo.
PORTRAIT GALLERY
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ABOUT
Artist Mark Montana specializes in creating museum-quality custom portraits that capture the essence of his subjects with unparalleled precision. Whether utilizing oil paint or graphite pencil, each piece reflects his scrupulous attention to detail and sharp observational skills. Mark's artistry seamlessly blends the unflinching exactitude of Contemporary Hyperrealism with the idealized aesthetics of Classical Realism and Romanticism, resulting in masterpieces that are both visually arresting and strikingly true to life.
Each portrait, meticulously crafted over hundreds of hours with focused concentration and calculated intention, embodies Mark’s unwavering commitment to excellence. His work ensures that each piece captures the essence of the subject in a sympathetic, flattering, and aesthetically pleasing manner. Typically life-sized, these portraits offer an authentic and captivating representation of the sitter as a living, breathing presence. Using only the finest quality, archival materials and employing time-tested Old Master techniques, each piece is painstakingly created to last for generations, becoming treasured family heirlooms designed to enrich the lives of those who appreciate fine craftsmanship.
Mark, who is currently based in his hometown of Saint Petersburg, Florida, has resided in various European and American cities such as Paris, Berlin, Stockholm, Barcelona, New York, Chicago, and Washington D.C. He boasts an international clientele, and his work is featured in private collections across four continents.
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Portrait turnaround times average 3 months.
Portrait fees vary to suit client's needs, and are determined based on a variety of factors, including size of painting, how much of figure is to be portrayed (i.e., Head & Shoulders, 3/4 Length, or Full Figure), complexity of wardrobe and/or background, inclusion of non-figure elements (Pets, trophies, family photos), additional figures to be included.
Contact Mark Montana with specifics about your own portrait needs, for an estimate.
All ancillary expenses, including taxes, import fees, framing, and shipping paid by client.
Artist can travel to US and International locations. Travel and accommodation fees paid by client.
For a detailed description of the Portrait process, visit the Commission Procedure page.
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