Liz Barber

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My paintings contain a wide range of materials. Layers of materials are built up to create depth and movement. Each layer is a catalyst to the next phase of the process. The painting begins with a wash of color. Color is applied with brush or by pouring and dripping. Water is then added to the canvas either thrown or poured in areas. The water allows the color to move, mix and interact in ways I cannot predict. I watch and intuitively respond interrupting the movement or not. These results are sealed and final layers are added to edit the noise. My favorite areas are coaxed into forms either purely abstract or referencing nature.

The changing of seasons and nature in general are my big influences.I am captivated by organic shapes perfect in their form. Just as each element in nature is designed for a purpose resulting in beauty, I strive to conduct the materials to come together creating a replica of the perfect beauty I find in God’s creation all around me.

My thought process is the result of endless experimenting trying to keep the beginning idea fresh. I reveal what I enjoy about the process of painting. In the end I allow the gems I find to speak clearly.

Mark Pizza

“My body of work is the story of my life” – Mark Pizza

The inspiration for markpizzaArt’s photography is based on ‘moments in time’ which are interpreted with the use of color, texture, shapes, light and motion. Each piece reflect’s an influential moment or feeling that has occurred during Mark’s life. After realizing that no one in his family could take a decent photograph while on vacation, Mark’s interest for photography started and his pursuit to tell stories through his images became a passion.

Mark was born in Clinton, Massachusetts and studied at Rochester Institute of Technology where he received a BFA in photography and digital imaging. After college, he traveled to Santa Fe, New Mexico for an apprenticeship at a photography studio. Mark eventually ended up in New York City managing the production operations side of creative departments giving him an opportunity to be on the top of digital imagery, design and photography industry. Mark’s work has been shown throughout the East Coast and is featured in both business and private collections.

Janet O’Neil