Mark Keathley

Mark Keathley was born on April 23, 1963, the son of loving parents and the middle of three children. He spent his early years growing up on the family farm in east Texas and has always dearly loved the glorious and diverse world around him. Those early years in the country have definitely had a lasting effect on what he loves to paint. Vivid memories of chasing lizards, exploring the creek, raising chickens, and making forts in the thick brush, and hunting with his father and grandfather are the inner strands that help make up his colorful collection of memories. At the time he was unaware of what was happening to him, he can now see what that kind of life has given him. Mark now has a deep appreciation for a simpler life where raising a family and thoroughly enjoying his boys and his wife, Bonnie (his best friend), and doing the work that was given to him to do are his daily delights. As a child , however, his daily delights were trying to get that big bass on the hook, or to see how high he could climb the old sweet gum tree. There as always something to do, but there was a common thread that found its way in almost every situation. "Look at That" he would say calling attention to the colors of trees, or a young colt kicking up his heels as he bolted from the coral. He was constantly paying attention to the beauty of that late evening sunlight on the grand pine trees and soft pastures. Rarely did something beautiful escape his notice. At an early age he was taken with the desire to capture those perfect moments in time when a fond memories just wasn't enough. Upon discovering his mothers box of oils and brushes in the attic, a spark of interest and determination was kindled. With the encouragement of family and friends, and the flame of accomplishment moved Mark in the direction of art as a career. He says that his first landscape at age twelve, "Was a tribute to green.......and not much else. At the age of fifteen he was given a starter set of acrylics, a wildlife magazine subscription for subject matter, and the rest is history. Mark has painted nearly every day of his life since.

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Little Gardener ~ Sold Out
In His Steps ~ Sold Out
Rivals in the Mist ~ Sold Out
A Time to Play ~ Sold Out
Morning Chores ~ Sold Out
Grand Adventure  ~ Sold Out
Born to Run ~ Sold Out
Highland Song ~ Sold Out
Laughing all the Way ~ Sold Out Fishing Buddies ~ Sold Out By Still Waters~ Sold Out
Mountain Thunder ~ Sold Out  Simple Treasures ~ Sold Out                                                                       




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