Self-Portrait
Palatine, Illinois This is the first self-portrait that I have executed in 10 years or so. In my youth I used myself as a subject by a large majority, and have a large unfinished piece that consist of an array of self-portrait facial expressions. Perhaps I was slightly tentative to work with models, and it…
Painting of Three Ladies
A Portrait in Highland Park, Illinois Here is a wonderful portrait I did for a family in Highland Park, Illinois. I particularly appreciate how the lighter blue tints contrast with the yellowish orange ones in the flesh tones of the faces. There is a sort of calming interaction that exists between them that is unexpected…
Art in The Barn in Barrington, Illinois September 25-26
Barrington, Illinois Art in the Barn will be featuring my work at their annual art show. I will be showing a variety oil and acrylic portraits as well as some figure studies and nudes.
“Beyond the Coyote” in Chicago Illinois Sept 10-12: Portraits in Oil and Acrylic Paint
Beyond the Coyote – Friday, Sept 10 – Sunday, Sept 12 at The Historic Flat Iron Arts Building, Chicago, Illinois I will be featuring many new fine art portraits, figure studies, and nudes in oil and acrylic paint at the Flat Iron in Chicago, Illinois. If you are interested in commissioning a portrait in oil…
“Face to Face” Portraiture Show
I will be holding an exhibit of my portraits in oil and acrylic paint at the smArt Gallery located in the Andersonville neighborhood in Chicago, Illinois. The show will feature a multitude of my portraits done over the last couple years as well as the work of other local Chicago artists. Stop by for a…
3rd Annual Gilda’s Charity Event
Charity Art Exhibit in Chicago I will be showing in May at the Flat Iron Arts Building. The FIAA will be presenting The Third Annual Gilda’s Night Charity Event featuring gallery walk & sale, cocktail reception and lots more. Event highlights include both a Silent and Live Auction with all proceeds going to Gilda’s Club…
April – August 2010 in Batavia, IL
Water Street Studios Spring Show I will be displaying a nude portrait in the Water Street Studio’s Spring Show 2010 in Batavia, Illinois. The opening reception is on Friday, April 23rd 2010 from 6-10pm. The show continues through Saturday, August 14th 2010. I will be exhibiting a female nude study entitled “Di Sitting Nude.” It…
TheArtTrade Launch Party
West Loop Neighborhood in Chicago, Illinois John Markese will be participating in TheArtTrade Launch Party with 2 beautiful portraits done in acrylic paint on canvas. The next generation of artistic collaboration will take its first breath April 30, blocks away from Art Chicago and complete with a live, film-projected documentary of the event. TheArtTrade, a…
March – July 2010 Exhibit Chicago, IL
Portrait Paintings in Chicago, Illinois I have paintings hanging for sale from March 16th until July 20th at Global Coffee and Cargo 2915 W. Armitage Chicago, IL. Stop by this small artistic coffee shop with WiFi, a menu, and different musical and artstic events. It’s a great little place and definitely a city secret that…
Portrait of Jill
Commission in Wilmette, Illinois A portrait of a beautiful woman in both appearance and character whose style is matched in class and creativity only by her personality. The magenta highlights in her beret are repeated in the outline that radiates around the crown of her head. She is a majestic woman who is gazing outward…
March 2010 Exhibit at Morpho Gallery
Chicago, Illinois Morpho Gallery in the Andersonville neighborhood of Chicago will be holding their 4th Annual Emerging Artists Winter Exhibit from March 26th to April 7th. The opening will be held on March 26th from 6PM – 10PM. I will be featuring a fantastic figure study of a model named Jesse done at the Palette…
March 2010 Exhibit in Arlington Heights, IL
Arlington Heights, Illinois [[deserve-edu-for-students.Name]] Pamela’s Parkside in downtown Arlington Heights, Illinois will be displaying some of my paintings for the month of March. I will have four portraits hanging in the exhibit, and we have picked out some very wild and colorful ones for this show.
A portrait that tells your unique story.
Welcome to the world of fine art portraiture, where brushstrokes breathe life into cherished memories and capture the essence of the human spirit. With passion and precision, I transform your treasured moments into timeless masterpieces. Each stroke reveals not just a physical likeness, but also the depth of emotions and narratives. Collaborating closely with you, I bring your vision to life on canvas, immortalizing milestone occasions and intimate nuances. Let me create a piece that adorns your walls, touching your heart and evoking emotions for generations.