Artist - Mark Schlake

I was born in the Midwest, yet have lived throughout the US most of my life. Most of my career spent creating and designing software for over 35 years.  Janet and I live in Kansas City along with our 3 adult children and two grand kids...

On my 62nd birthday, Janet signed me up for painting lessons with a local artist. I was hooked from day one and suddenly wanted to spend all of my free time painting and creating art. What I had discovered was that I always had the mindset of a creator, composer, an artist.  I had used abilities in software development, but now I can put this creative skill, this "Janet Gift", to a pastime that includes a different portrayal of my vision.

I work solely with acrylics and canvas, mostly as Pop Art...Faces and now some Cityscapes. I have been heavily  influenced by music and the culture that I have been surrounded by in my travels and life experiences.

Look through my portfolio.  I am always updating it.
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When I paint, I smile...nothing wrong with that...