05/06/2026
Hey Family & Friends!
The outpouring of support and kind words since starting this competition just 2 days ago has been nothing short of amazing. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Currently I'm still in 3rd place with 8 days, 8 hrs and counting left... what's a bit frustrating to me is, I have no clue how many votes I am away from first place?! I'm so impatient sometimes.
But what I do know is this; I am extremely lucky to have all your support, your encouragement and maybe a little luck to get to this point.
I've never entered an Art competition in my life - is that weird? Something I've felt since this began is that it doesn't feel quite like an 'Art competition', more like 'how's your social network?'
Ironically, as I complain, I also know that it's hard to get recognized otherwise. Unless you're just that good and you can walk into a gallery and hang your s**t. Ya, that's not me. I don't create Art for galleries or what have you. It's mostly for me and a bit for others. Every piece that I'm asked to create has a lot of ME in it. Actually, a lot of me.
Contless nights sit at my drafting table, long after the kids, dog and wife have gone to bed... just starting at my work. Obsessing over a line or shape. a mistake. Simple color choices taking 30 minutes...I'm THAT guy. What's it for then if I'm not pursuing Gallery recognition? ...Easy.
It's who I am.
Art is my constant in life. Always has been. Now I get to try and give a little bit more back to my kids because they deserve that.
My family is my greatest masterpiece.
P.S.; please continue to vote daily for me. It could go along way in the end.
Much Love.
Mark
It's Like An Itch Inside Me That I Need To Scratch. If The Wave Of Inspiration Washes Over Me, I Grab A Pencil Or Brush And Dive In.
