Mark was born in Colorado and spent his teen years in the San Francisco Bay area. He attended San Jose State University before moving to Los Angeles to continue his studies at Art Center College of Design. After graduating, Mark lived and worked in Dearborn for two years before employment brought him back to Southern California where he still resides.

He enjoyed drawing as a youngster and won a poster contest in grade school. Two high school art teachers, Mr. Longo and Mr. Leenerts were great encouragers, as Mark’s parents have always been. Mark’s love of painting developed at the Art Center;  Richard Pietruska’s rendering class was a particular highlight.

Mark believes that his talent is God given and trusts that his artwork will be done for the glory of Jesus Christ his Lord and Saviour.

 A long time bachelor, Mark was married to Denise in 2001 and is grateful for her support and understanding. The couple’s families and two grandsons keep them busy and amused.

Currently employed by Mattel Inc., Mark has had the pleasure of seeing over forty of his original vehicle designs produced in the Hot Wheels line. He feels that the creative, encouraging co-workers are the best part of this job, with specific credit going to Martin Arriola for coordinating the Thursday evening painting workshop.

The artist has been inspired by motoring artist/illustrators- Mark would prefer to view his heroes simply as painters. Walter Gontschke is the artist’s favorite, but he also admires the work of Frank Wootton, Gordon Crosby, Michael Turner, Dexter Brown and Alfredo de la Maria.

Mark’s work has appeared in; Automobile magazine, Automobile Quarterly, Autoweek, Classic & Sports Car, Cycle Guide, Rod & Custom and in the book “How to draw cars the  Hot Wheels way”.

Thank you for taking the time to visit this web site and peruse the art work. The artist can be contacted at: speedformdesign@yahoo.com 

Personal note from Mark:

"I had coronary bypass surgery on January 15 and will have to under go recovery before painting again.  Thanks for your patience and prayers.  I hope to be painting again soon."