I paint with oils on canvas using palette knives, sometimes incorporating paper and fabric.

Inspiration is collected from everyday life, relationships, travel, and vintage photographs.

My work evolves during the painting experience, as ideas unfold about the subject.

Often the completed piece is much different from the original intent.


My home is in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.


Tam O’Shanter drawing classes, Carnegie Music Hall, Pittsburgh,Pa

Associate of Science, Community College of Allegheny County


National Association of Women Artists

Associated Artists of Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh Society of Artists


Represented by Firebox Art Studio, Carnegie, PA


phillmark56@gmail.com