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Aloha, I’m Mark Norseth, and thank you for visiting.

I’m a painter living and working on the island of Oahu, Hawai’i. Born and raised in Portland, Oregon, I moved to New York City for over a decade to pursue an in-depth study of painting while  supporting myself as a freelancer. When the opportunity came to come here, to this astounding place, we took it. I’ve now been what people like to call a full-time painter for almost 20 years, but it seems like about four.

It’s a challenge, to be sure, but I remain inspired and encouraged through writing, looking, prayer and contemplation, and just plain working at painting.  We live in a world that’s a mix of the best and worst and I try to emphasize the good that I find through my efforts.  And I hope it might spread from here to others.

“Don’t ask yourself what the world needs, ask what makes you come alive, and then go do that. Because what the world needs are people who have come alive.” — Howard Thurman

I value your visit and I value your comments, so please make yourself at home and feel free to comment.

Mahalo Nui,

 

Mark