Mark Hunter

I am a contemporary realist painter who creates works in oil with the goal of achieving an illusion of three-dimensional depth, atmosphere, luminosity, and mood that represents nature. I want the observer to feel they are inside my paintings, experiencing a sense of place, the sun and spray on their face, the wind in their hair, the movement of the waves, and the rustle of the leaves. 

I am a juried member of the International Guild of Realism, the American Society of Marine Artists, Oil Painters of America, the National Oil & Acrylic Painters Society, Allied Artists of America, and an elected member of the American Artists Professional League.

My paintings have been exhibited at the Morris Museum, Naples Museum of Art, Salmagundi Club, Maritime Gallery at Mystic Seaport Museum, International Guild of Realism, the National Oil & Acrylic Painters Society, Oil Painter of America, Allied Artists of America, American Artist Professional League and have been featured in American Art Collector Magazine. 

I recently received The Katlan Family Seascape Award from the Allied Artists of America at the Salmagundi Club. 

My art education includes the Art Students League of New York City.

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