Mark Botzum

694 W. Lexington Avenue Elkhart, Indiana 574-370-5775
markbotzum@netzero.net

My impetus is driven by my passion for life, my daughter Valerie, valued friendships, family and love of nature. In the world of art, I am perhaps most inspired by the works of Thomas Moran, Edgar Payne, T. C. Steele, George Inness, Camille Pissaro, Claude Monet, Pablo Picasso, Salvador Dali and Edgar Degas.

Cognitive Art Concept

 The St. Joe River meanders throughout the community in which I live. On numerous occasions, I have happened upon many wonderful locations to set up my easel. I think the main theme that one will expereince in all of my works would be simplicity. I want to allow the viewer the opportunity to personalize their expereince with a piece of my art. My intentions are for you to reflect upon a tranquil moment or memory and spend a bit of time in a beautiful place.

Gallery/Studio Representation

• Hoosier Salon - Indianapolis, Indiana
• The Timmel Collection - Saugatuck, Michigan
•  Lakewoods Studio - Elkhart, Indiana
•  Open Door Gallery - Sturgis, Michigan
  Thompson's Gallery - Elkhart,Indiana

Memberships

• ·       Indiana Plein Air Painters Association
• ·       Indianapolis Museum of Art
• ·       Hoosier Salon
• ·       Indiana Artist Club
• ·       Studio Arts Center
•     Open Door Gallery
• ·       Central Indiana Artists
• ·       Indiana Heritage Arts
• ·       Kentuckiana Artist Pastel Society
• ·       Henry County Art Association

 Juried Shows & Exhibitions

• ·       Indianapolis Museum of Art Alliance Gallery
• ·       South Bend Regional Museum of Art- Museum Shop
• ·       Midwest Regional Museum of Art
• ·       Hoosier Salon
• ·       Indiana Plein Air Painters Association
• ·       Indiana Artist Club
• ·       Circa Arts Gallery
• ·       CCA Gallery
• ·       Heartland Gallery
• ·       Indiana State Fair
• ·       Mixed Media Art Gallery
• ·       Studio 810
• ·       Art Bounce - Sturgis, MI
• ·       Art Beat - South Bend, IN
• ·       You'nique International
• ·       Central Indiana Artist
• ·       T.C. Steele Outdoor Art Competition
• ·       Will Vawter Art Competition
• ·       Indiana Heritage Arts
• ·       Frenchlck Springs Resort Invitational
• ·       Kentuckiana Artist Pastel Society
• ·       New Harmony Paint-out
• ·       Lorentz Art Gallery
• ·       Hendricks County Art League
• ·       Biblical Art Exhibition
• ·       Borders Bookstore
• ·       Hendricks County Art League
• ·        Marion County Fair

"At Rest Along The bank"	Madame De Scorpion
"Summer Afternoon"	"Water Pond"

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