About the Artist

Mark Dickinson Biography

Telling the story of the American west.

Mark Dickinson, b. 1967, Washington D.C.

From his earliest memories, drawing and painting were as much a part of Mark Dickinson’s childhood development as anything else. Though he was born in Washington, D.C. and placed for adoption, his home soon became the "Cowboy State". Mark moved to Worland, WY, to live with his new adoptive parents, Raymond and Virginia Dickinson, at 18 months of age with the help from a nurse Mrs. Lucas.

Growing up in a Christian home, Mark has found that his faith has helped sustain him and give purpose to his life and art.

Always encouraged by his parents to pursue his talent in art, Mark attended Point Loma Nazarene University in San Diego, CA with a concentration in Fine Art. After graduation, Mark moved to Orange County, CA and while working at Disney and taking night classes at The American Animation Institute he was inspired to pursue a career in graphic design. Mark soon became a print and interactive graphic designer in corporate and agency advertising. In the ensuing 31-year period, he has designed for corporations and churches, currently working for Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.

Dickinson has lived in California off and on since 1985. When he wasn’t living in California he was back in his home state of Wyoming. Mark and his wife Vicki have four children; Emily, Katie, Annie, and Roger. Mark enjoys learning, researching and drawing studies for his future oil paintings. His father, a 20th-century Wyoming native, shared stories of growing up near Shell, WY and that definitely has had an influence. Mark and his father loved fly-fishing together, hiking and camping in the beautiful Big Horn Mountains definitely inspiring Mark’s deep interest in portraying the American West. His subjects include cowboys, farm life, portraits, wildlife and American art.

Education:

Art Instruction Schools, Minneapolis, MN, 1983-1985

Point Loma Nazarene University, Bachelor of Arts in Fine Art, San Diego, CA. 1985-1990

American Animation Institute (Animation Guild), North Hollywood, CA, 1990-1991

Clubs and Organizations:

California Art Club : 2020 - 2024

Portrait Society of America : 2024 - 2025

Worland High School Art Club : president, 1983-1984

Artist Relative:

Jacob Frymire, 1765-1822 (Also known as: Jacob Frymier, G. Frymeier)

Artist Influences:

Howard Terpning, Harley Brown, Bill Anton, Richard Schmid, Scott Tallman Powers, Joe Garcia, Norman Rockwell, John Singer Sargent, Bruce Greene, Daniel Keys, Charles W Mundy, Charles Dayton, Chad Poppleton, Nicholas Coleman and many others.