MARK A. PERKINS

Art has always been my true purpose. Even when life took me in other directions, it remained with me, shaping how I see the world.

Today, I create not to perform but to express. I work with acrylic on thin wood panels because they offer strength and response. I scrape, carve, and layer until something honest begins to emerge.

I have always loved the looseness of watercolor, even though it does not naturally pair with the weight and hardness of wood. That contrast, where fluidity meets structure, is where the art comes alive.

With years of hands-on experience, I approach painting with the mindset of both builder and explorer. Each piece holds the balance between control and spontaneity.

I may aim for perfection, but what I value most is presence.