About Mark
Each of my paintings is hand-crafted. The process I use is intentionally slow, thoughtful, and methodical—much like a meditation while painting. The result is artwork that is most often described as serene and calming.
The imagined landscapes of my paintings and monoprints are reflections of my experiences and memories of the open spaces and prairie settings of my Midwestern roots.
Much of my work is in the Tonalist style, with a focus on neutral color and atmospheric effects. With oil paint and various mediums I apply many thin layers, to achieve unique surfaces and luminosity that capture nature’s ever-changing light, color and weather.
I have been creating landscape and nature paintings for more than 30 years. I've exhibited my work in group shows, in galleries and museums across the country. I have won numerous awards and I'm an Illinois Arts Council Grant recipient. My paintings are included in private and corporate collections. I have degrees from DePaul University and The American Academy of Art in Chicago.
MARK RUSSELL CV
EDUCATION
BA, DePaul University, Chicago
AA, American Academy of Art, Chicago
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago
EXHIBITIONS
2024
Water Street Gallery, Douglas, MI
2023
Water Street Gallery, Douglas, MI
2022
Water Street Gallery, Douglas, MI
2021
Water Street Gallery, Douglas, MI
2020
Water Street Gallery, Douglas, MI
2019
Water Street Gallery, Douglas, MI
OA Gallery, Kirkwood, MO - Miniature Show, Honorable Mention
2018
Water Street Gallery, Douglas, MI
OA Gallery, Kirkwood, MO - Miniature Show, Honorable Mention
Dempsey Gallery, Batavia, IL
2017
OA Gallery, Kirkwood, MO - Miniature Show, Honorable Mention
Kane County Chronicle Gallery, Batavia, IL
Dempsey Gallery, Batavia, IL
Gingrass Gallery, Milwaukee
2016
Elevate Gallery, Glen Ellyn, IL
Gingrass Gallery, Milwaukee
2015
Elevate Gallery, Glen Ellyn, IL
Elaine Erickson Gallery, Milwaukee
Gingrass Gallery, Milwaukee
Dana Gallery, Missoula, MT
2014
Elevate Gallery, Glen Ellyn, IL
Elaine Erickson Gallery, Milwaukee
Mullaly’s Gallery, Elk Rapids, MI
2013
Elaine Erickson Gallery, Milwaukee
Mullaly’s Gallery, Elk Rapids, MI
2012
Mullaly’s Gallery, Elk Rapids, MI
2011
Mullaly’s Gallery, Elk Rapids, MI
2010
Chicago Loop Alliance, Chicago
Art of the Plains, University of Nebraska, Great Plains Art Museum, Lincoln, NE
Horizontal Grandeur: Prairie Artists, Stevens County Museum, Morris, MN
Mullaly’s Gallery, Elk Rapids, MI
Soho Myriad, Atlanta
2009
Mullaly’s Gallery, Elk Rapids, MI
Soho Myriad, Atlanta
2008
The Artist Project, Chicago
Mullaly’s Gallery, Elk Rapids, MI
Soho Myriad, Atlanta
2007
Mullaly's Gallery, Elk Rapids, MI
The Fields Project, Oregon, IL
Fine Arts Center, Dixon, IL
Soho Myriad, Atlanta
BD Mallon Gallery, Geneva, IL
2006
Soho Myriad, Atlanta
BD Mallon Gallery, Geneva, IL
2004/2005
American Furnishings Artisans Gallery, Columbus
AWARDS
Illinois Arts Council Grant - 2014
RESIDENCIES
The Fields Project, Oregon IL - 2007
TEACHING
Online Workshops:
Abstract Landscape Painting With Oil, Cold Wax and Other Mediums
Landscape Painting In The Tonalist Style
A Minimalist Approach To Painting The Landscape
1:1 Mentoring, on-line.
PUBLICATIONS & MEDIA
Gamblin Artist Colors website: Cold Wax Medium featured artist
Cold Wax Medium: Techniques, Concepts & Conversations https://www.coldwaxbook.com
Kane County Chronicle 1/11/17
COLLECTIONS
Hilton Hotel, McLean, VA
Hilton Homewood Suites, Pinehurst, NC
Marriott Renaissance Hotel, Schaumburg, IL
The Westin Chicago North Shore, Wheeling, IL
DuPage Foundation, Downers Grove, IL
Numerous private collections