mark cottman paints by creating stories in his mind, scenarios that help him capture the feeling of the piece   -   by tapping that raw emotion, he gives his painting its “soul”   -   this self taught, award winning artist, favors jazz, fruits, nudes, flowers, abstracts, portraits and anything else that sits still long enough for him to put on canvas

“fantasy, love, humor, and deep reflection are the perspective in which i approach most subjects,” cottman says, “that’s why i select rich, vibrant and jovial colors then combine them in a very tasteful and unusual way   -   i want people to feel delicious after experiencing my work.”